These bands can all rock as hard as any other band from any other place, which shows that maybe the importance of location isn’t such a big deal anymore.

With “Palabras Como Cuerpos,” Joaquin Sabina seems to take Phil Ochs’ motto to heart, realizing that in such an ugly time, the true protest is beauty.

Don’t be deceived by the name, because the Fakeband are flesh and blood musicians who play their own instruments, write their own songs, and create music that’s as pure and sincere as the heart of a saint. You May Also Like: Steve Kuhn Trio, “My Shining Hour,” from At ThisRead More

’77, a Spanish hard rock band founded by the Valeta brothers, tells you everything you need to know about their music with this album title. This is pure ’70s rock ‘n’ roll mixed with a heavy boogie You May Also Like: ‘Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s JourneyRead More

An obviously titled second album by the Toledo, Spain garage/psych band Los Immediatos, Second Chance was a pleasant album of nine originals and two covers. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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