Meridian Brothers - ¿Dónde Estás María? (2017)

Over the course of six inspired albums, the Meridian Brothers have carved out their own unique niche, somewhere between South American pscyh-folk, Brazilian Tropicana, lo-fi electronica and acid-fired early morning psychedelia. The Colombian band is at it again on this seventh full-length. While there are a few notable instrumental additions to their intoxicating sound soup - plucked and bowed cello motifs make an appearance for the first time, for example - for the most part the set is a kaleidoscopic, hard-to-pigeonhole romp in their usual superb style. Even so, the addition of strings is a bit of a step forward, adding another fine musical element to twist and bend to their will. That it works so well is not a surprise; after all, these guys haven't put a foot wrong over the course of their career.

Tracklist:

01 - ¿Dónde Estás María?
02 - Canto Me Levantó
03 - Yo Soy Tu Padre, Yo Te Fabriqué
04 - Entra El Ritmo Antillano
05 - Háblame Amigo, Citadino
06 - Cumbia, Eres La Cumbia
07 - Como Estoy En Los Sesenta
08 - Estaré Alegre, No Estaré Triste
09 - Él No Está Muerto
10 - No Me Traiciones