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Now
that Summer is pretty much all over us already I cannot think of
a better way to embrace the sun’s skin cooking ray lights than
with this release. Spinguolf is to paraphrase a popular
commercial tagline; easy, breezy and beautiful. It’s one
of those releases that could easily serve to enhance the
season’s best qualities. It could help us feel like the humidity
isn’t all that bothersome, with its relaxing and laid back vibes
Spinguolf could help us sooth some of those disgusting
afternoons when all the unwanted sweat in your armpits, neck and
ass cheeks do nothing but make us wish that it was Fall already.
This stuff is relaxing, a bit trippy and psychedelic, expert at
transmitting some jam-like vibes, and in that respect, it may
remind some of the more open ended parts of Pink Floyd. Except
Rip KC seem quite grounded, though their psychedelia is present
all throughout this their fifth album, Spinguolf sounds
like a sober album. Maybe post all the mental enhancers you may
think of, it could help you land safely.
RIP KC hail
from beautiful Madrid, Spain and I’d be really curious to check
all of the band’s previous four releases. Spinguolf has
some really strong moments and I’d be interested to find out if
their current rock is of the same ilk they’ve been jamming since
their inception back in 1994. The celebrations starts strong
with “Valencia ‘91” a growing dripping and growing puddle of
sound that discloses the broaden horizons Rip KC draws.
When the
band introduces the tranquilizing vocals of Sergio Ceballos the
music remains gentle and clear. For the first half their punk
roots are unnoticeable, and eventually a subtle stoner rock vibe
emerges smoothly and their fascination for the funky funk and
post rock a la Mogwai and others is all over. Except Rip
KC prefers to keep business straight and as a result
Spinguolf isn’t filled with ten minute songs sans vocals
that offer soaring moods. No, this is quiet, tamed and
delightful and with the exception of “Punk is Dead” with its
heavy guitars and broken solo and the experimentation of “El
Cometechos”, is quite the soft come down.
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