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22 December 2023
Team Clermont Publicity, who has a PR sweetheart named Becki Carr, used to send us some ripe ones. Let me rephrase that, actually: They just didn't send me stuff I dug. But in recent months they have surprised me with a few gems. And, damn, they've done it again.
Now, I have to admit, I judged this CD by its cover. Quadropus, by Santa Cruz's Estradasphere, features some pretty scary artwork, and, at first, "Yikes!" flashed through my brain. Then I put it in my stereo.
Damn, these guys are good. I cannot even begin to explain it to you. It's like '60s spy music mixed with Middle Eastern influences and the layering and production of Mr. Bungle. Fucking sweet, for sure. And this is only a five-song EP. I want the whole goddamn thing now, Becki Carr! Come on!
Violin, trumpet, mandolin, guitar, humming, chanting, drums, sax-- Christ, it's like every instrument and means of making music is utilized by these cats. And according to the CD, it's only five guys! It seriously sounds like 50.
The only gripe I have with this album is the shitty cover art. And looking on their site proves that they haven't had much luck with cover art on their past albums, either. But don't be a dick like me and judge this CD by its cover. Save that attitude for the new Limp Bizkit album.
NOTE: Just before this review was to go online, I received the full-length CD in the mail. And even though I'm still not in love with the cover art, the band illustrations are HILARIOUS. Also, there is a wrestling song called "Bodyslam" on the disc that drops "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's name. Word! Big points, fellas. Nice work.
ENTER THE ESTRADASPHERE HERE.
PURCHASE THIS OR SIMILAR ITEMS
Now, I have to admit, I judged this CD by its cover. Quadropus, by Santa Cruz's Estradasphere, features some pretty scary artwork, and, at first, "Yikes!" flashed through my brain. Then I put it in my stereo.
Damn, these guys are good. I cannot even begin to explain it to you. It's like '60s spy music mixed with Middle Eastern influences and the layering and production of Mr. Bungle. Fucking sweet, for sure. And this is only a five-song EP. I want the whole goddamn thing now, Becki Carr! Come on!
Violin, trumpet, mandolin, guitar, humming, chanting, drums, sax-- Christ, it's like every instrument and means of making music is utilized by these cats. And according to the CD, it's only five guys! It seriously sounds like 50.
The only gripe I have with this album is the shitty cover art. And looking on their site proves that they haven't had much luck with cover art on their past albums, either. But don't be a dick like me and judge this CD by its cover. Save that attitude for the new Limp Bizkit album.
NOTE: Just before this review was to go online, I received the full-length CD in the mail. And even though I'm still not in love with the cover art, the band illustrations are HILARIOUS. Also, there is a wrestling song called "Bodyslam" on the disc that drops "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's name. Word! Big points, fellas. Nice work.
ENTER THE ESTRADASPHERE HERE.
PURCHASE THIS OR SIMILAR ITEMS
artid
1753
Old Image
6_3_estradasphere.jpg
issue
vol 6 - issue 03 (nov 2003)
section
entertainmental