Romesco

by Gato P茅rez

Romesco cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Edigsa
  • Country: Spain
  • Length: 33:03
  • Community rating: 3.73/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A definitive, highly innovative pillar of the Rumba Catalana movement, 'Romesco' flawlessly blends traditional Spanish gypsy rhythms with contemporary jazz and pop sensibilities. Gato P茅rez delivers sharp, observational lyrics chronicling the vibrant street life of Barcelona over incredibly tight, syncopated acoustic arrangements. The record revitalized the regional genre, proving its immense capability for sophisticated, modern storytelling.

Genres

Descriptors: vocal, Spanish language, dance, percussive, fusion

Tracklist

  1. El Ventilador (2:47)
  2. La Curva del Morrot (2:14)
  3. El Sabio (2:58)
  4. Los Reyes de la Fiesta (2:37)
  5. Todos los Gatos Son Pardos (5:16)
  6. El Mismo de Antes (5:39)
  7. Rumba Dels 60s (3:30)
  8. Veneno Blanco (4:00)
  9. Tiene Sabor (3:58)

Credits

  • Gato P茅rez - primary artist, arranged by, vocals
  • Miquel Rubi贸 - arranged by, bass [bajo ripper]
  • Carlos Pazos - artwork, cover
  • Manel Joseph - backing vocals, narrator [locutor]
  • Jordi Vilella - bongos, timbales, drums
  • Quino B茅jar - congas, percussion
  • Toni Xucl脿 - guitar [solo]
  • Carles Benavent - mandolin

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