Fangoria, the spanish dance-pop alternative
Juan Ardenuy Escud | Playa del Inglés, Las Palmas Spain | 05/26/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Fangoria is probably the best alternative disco-pop band from Spain. Alaska, the female vocalist, was the muse of the 80's "movida madrileña" a kitch artistic and cultural expression of this decade. She shares her talent and popularity with Pedro Almodovar in some of his inner films and, also, in this decade her have some international hits: "Bailando", "Como pudiste hacerme eso a mi", "Ni tú ni Nadie", "Un Hombre de Verdad" and, of course, "A Quién le Importa" probably the most popular gay latin dance classic.
Actually, twenty years ago and after a dark musical period, Fangoria/Alaska returns with an espectacular work, full of good words and deep dance rhythms. Probably, Fangoria shows in this CD the musical influences of bands like Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, New Order, The Cure and Dead or Alive, but with a genuine own style. The result is an incredible and strange musical coktel, deep and dark but...I LIKE IT."
Another brilliant album from Fangoria
Brian Ashby | San Antonio | 12/01/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Naturaleza Muerta is definitely one of Fangoria's best works, and it's my (second) favorite album of theirs. Nearly every one of the songs on the album is absolutely brilliant. I try to tell everyone I encounter about Fangoria, because it is horrible how unknown they are outside of Spanish-speaking countries, and they deserve a lot more credit than what they are given. My favorite tracks on the album are "Hombres," "Amo El Peligro," "Ese Hombre," and "Un Austronauta Solo, Flotando." If you're a fan of darkwave, industrial, or even all-around dance music I suggest you give Fangoria a try. Their sound basically covers all ends of the spectrum. You won't be disappointed."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1