Sacramentos’ new album Cómo Mantener El Recuerdo En Una Llama Y No Quemarse (How to Maintain the Memory in a Flame and Not Get Burned) arrives with artwork by German Torres that immediately catches the eye. However, it’s the music that truly grabbed my attention. The band crafts their own brand of punky guitar rock, defined by a strong melodic sensibility and knack for pop hooks. They aren’t necessarily hard or edgy, but they don’t need to be—instead, they walk a perfect line uniquely their own, with songs that are instantly likeable.
A standout track, Buenas Noches, Kim, serves as a loving tribute to the late Kim Shattuck of The Muffs, revealing the quartet has great taste in music and their heart in the right place. It’s one of several highlights that suggest this record could excite listeners around the globe.
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