Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Look Mexico - The Crucial EP

I found this little gem of a band when I heard that Lujo Records (Drugstore Cowboys, Roy) had some new signees. Florida's Look Mexico is the closest any band has come to in recreating the sound of American Football - they pull it off phenomenally. However, I would hardly say they're the same. Firstly, the obvious difference in the production quality of both band's material - rather than possessing a rough, atmospheric sound, Look Mexico's recordings are more lush and vibrant. Look Mexico also demonstrates difference from its harbinger in style - while the band at times may share the same post-emo sound of American Football's "Honestly?", the guitarwork also falls into a more arpeggiated landscape, sometimes resembling the intricate yet driving hooks of Minus the Bear. Comparisons aside, Look Mexico's The Crucial EP makes me feel warm inside. It's feel-good music that should appeal to pretty much anybody. Look Mexico - Call Off Your Lap Dog Look Mexico - Guys I Need a Helicopter -Adrian

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

the links aren't working!

Anonymous said...

worked, thanks!! great songs

Anonymous said...

worked, thanks!! great songs

Anonymous said...

i'm really digging these guys. are they working on a cd? touring anymore? their website isn't very informative

Anonymous said...

try their myspace for new stuff www.myspace.com/lookmexico --- they hardly ever update their site.
and yes they are going into the studio this week to record a full length with lujo records out of DC.