Discos Quilombo Spain Vinyl & CDs

Review: Bolivian psyche-surf rock, anyone? Welcome to the world of Los Laser, a beguiling yet immediately infectious outfit. Vuelven! first hit in the 1970s, at which point most of our fact-checked knowledge about this release comes to a sudden stop. And all the better for it. Rather than getting bogged down in brief biopics, then, let's just say this is definitely one for the guitar-loving diggers, who won't find it many other places. Sonically speaking there's plenty of reference points to what was happening across South America musically at the time. While steeped in conservative traditions (often due to the enforced religion through colonialism situation), the decades after World War II were fertile ground for anti-establishment youth movements across the world, and this continent was no different. So, while the exotic lyrics and jangling six strings don't scream "smash the system" today, you'd better believe this was well against the grain back in 1971.

Review: This reissue of the 1965 Mexican proto-punk garage 45 is a gem for collectors and music enthusiasts. Originally created by Hesiquio Ramos, Jorge Bracho, and Jose Antonio Fernandez de la Mora, this artifact showcases a uniquely wild sound. Notably, the pioneering punk bands were unaware of each other, yet their music emerged spontaneously across various regions, as if inspired by ancient deities like Viracocha or Pachacamac. This 7" reissue, available in 2024, brings back the raw energy and spirit of the original, highlighting a crucial piece of music history. It's a rare chance to own a piece of the legendary imprint on beat, garage and early punk music from Mexico.