{"id":27411,"date":"2024-05-20T07:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T05:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/?p=27411"},"modified":"2024-05-20T09:14:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T07:14:05","slug":"new-ep-los-recuerdos-pop-mesetario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/20\/new-ep-los-recuerdos-pop-mesetario\/","title":{"rendered":"New EP: Los Recuerdos || Pop Mesetario"},"content":{"rendered":"

Madrid’s Los Recuerdos made an instant impact with their debut EP in 2021, showcasing an energetic, ramshackle, jangly power pop sound that immediately caught my ear<\/a>. Their sophomore EP in 2022 saw the band tighten up their sound, adding some very welcome Undertones-esque pop punk vibes<\/a>. So, where are Los Recuerdos at in 2024?<\/p>\n

For one, their new release, the Pop Mesetario<\/em> EP is their longest release yet, nearly doubling their songbook. The ambition shines through in the songwriting, making this arguably the broadest the band has sounded. Opener Escondite Ingl\u00e9s<\/em> is a Latin-influenced indie rock track reminiscent of The Walkmen’s Lisbon<\/em> era. Slow-moving and brooding, it’s an atypical song for the band, but it works well as a starting point for the next trio of songs. The standouts and extremely fun R\u00e1pido<\/em>, Quiero Quiero<\/em>, and Ataque Rel\u00e1mpago<\/em>, three energetic songs that surely will get listeners moving. The first two are concise garage poppers, while the third sees Los Recuerdos succesfully incorporating soul influences.<\/p>\n

Closer Hay Algo en el Acohol<\/em> is the closest Los Recuerdos come to power pop on Pop Mesetario<\/em>. But while I inititally placed Los Recuerdos in the power pop folder, they are blossoming in a band that has more tricks up its sleeve, constantly challenges themselves and refuses to rest on their laurels. If they aren’t already on your bands-to-watch-out-for list, make sure to keep an eye out!<\/p>\n