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Ride the effervescent waters of Rio by Aterciopelados
	8:23 PM Sun, Nov 30, 2008 \| Permalink \| Mario Tarradell/Music Critic Bio \| E-mail \| News tips

The attraction is instant. Aterciopelados, Colombia's veteran Latin rock duo of Andrea Echeverri and Hector Buitrago, immediately draw in the listener to their fine new CD, Rio. That title track, the first cut, is an infectious plea for ecological clarity, particularly in the river waters. The rest of the CD is quintessential Aterciopelados, which means it's a hodge-podge of rock, funk, pop, hip-hop, electronica and even a little waltz thrown in food good measure. Standouts include "Dia Paranormal," a percussive, salsa-jazz-rock fusion that laments the commercialization of nature; "Vals," a gorgeous waltz with a melancholy lilt; the mid-tempo "Tomate," a quirky little story set to a slow shuffle beat; and "Aguita," which closes the disc praising the purity of water. For more on Aterciopelados, check out their website, or that of their cool label, Nacional Records.

Photo: Rio cover courtesy of cduniverse.com.

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