Pistolera's debut album "Siempre Hay Salida" fires up an original brand of latin-pop folklorico. The 10 orignal tracks blend traditional Mexican music with elements of rock and pop, adding beautifully harmonious vocals,... more » powerful guitar riffs and a melodious accordion, shaping the music with the steady beat of a strong rhythm section. The lyrics are charged with positive and revolutionary messages of social, cultural and feminine empowerment, reinforcing the band s name, Pistolera. The songs speak of love, loss, immigration, human and civil rights and other important issues from a perspective of love versus hate and will have you dancing from the first track.« less
Pistolera's debut album "Siempre Hay Salida" fires up an original brand of latin-pop folklorico. The 10 orignal tracks blend traditional Mexican music with elements of rock and pop, adding beautifully harmonious vocals, powerful guitar riffs and a melodious accordion, shaping the music with the steady beat of a strong rhythm section. The lyrics are charged with positive and revolutionary messages of social, cultural and feminine empowerment, reinforcing the band s name, Pistolera. The songs speak of love, loss, immigration, human and civil rights and other important issues from a perspective of love versus hate and will have you dancing from the first track.
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Mark Torres | 02/27/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you could put The Clash, Flaco Jimenez and Lila Downs in the same room and locked them in until they came up with 10 songs, Pistolera's cd Siempre Hay Salida (There Is Always A Way Out) might be the end result.
Songwriter Sandra Lilia Velasquez takes the lead by writing songs of love, struggle, justice, hope and redemption that touch all of our lives in some way. Backed up by an amazing combo of Maria Elena on acordion, Inca B. Satz on bass and Ani Cordero on drums and backing vocals... this group really swings...!!
Pistolera does to Norteña and Ranchera music what the Klezmatics did for Klezmer music... and more...
Pistolera paints a portrait of humanity of the Mexican people... and pulls the curtain open on the Wizard of Political Propaganda who would have us believe that Mexicans are here solely to take.
Pistolera has written an entire album to the contrary.
When Americans and Mexicans realize as a whole that this whole Immigration issue is simply a scheme that interested parties cooked up to get elected into office... Pistolera will be performing at the Celebration Bash....!!
This cd became a classic the minute is was recorded and will live long beyond any of us.
Oh and pass the chile verde...."
One Tequila, One Bourbon and another Pistolera CD, por favo
George Spiggot | 04/21/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Energetic, infectious melodies, definately dancable, it is clear they've honed their chops on the bar circuit. The recording has a live feel to it making it easy to duplicate in concert. Vocally they are strongest when utilizing harmonies such as in the tracks "No Suspires", "Acercate" and "No Te Olvidare". All songs are sung in Spanish. Instrumentally they are a lively quartet occasionaly employing horns to accent songs. This could have been used a bit more thoughout the CD, in my opinion. Overall this is a solid CD great for driving, working out or anything lively and active. I look forward to a follow-up to this disc."
Infective
Mackenzie Stillwater | Palominas, AZ United States | 04/24/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This music infects you with the dance bug. You can't help but move to it. Beautiful harmonies, professional instrumentation.Who'd believe they're from NY?!"
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Melting American | North America | 01/25/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"First thing you will notice is this ain't your daddy's conjunto band. I grew up listening to 45's my dad would bring home of local South Tex-Mex Valley artist usually merchandised at the local; god bless 'em, beer joints. Have a beer...talent comes in...hocks a record and then back out into oblivion. Pistolera continues those traditions except in New York people raise their heads and take notice when they hear something that catches their ears. They revel in being the first to say at their block parties have you heard Pistolera? Well it is spreading to California home of the singing migrant worker, already you can almost hear them singing Mi Gusta Tomar! In fact I'm singing it and I haven't farm worked in years why? I still drink! Pistoleras' sound is bright clear and heart pounding. I have to admit this doesn't sound like any Latin recording I have heard. Pristine but raw. I keep looking over to my stereo speakers to make sure the band hasn't TRIPPED over into my crowded living room floor. It was very smart to record the band with a live uncompressed feel. The bands CD Siempre Hay Salida sounds like they are there following their set list in your living room, the louder the better. Producer Charlie Dos Santos was able to keep their tempos passionate but not rushed, heartfelt without sounding like La Yorona. Like the guitar driven urgency the Clash conveyed with London Calling, Pistoleras Cazador is calling to faraway towns. Packed with positive messages of social, cultural and feminine enlightenment, from the Latin perspective to make love not war. I wouldn't be surprised if it causes the forward looking editor from the Herald in Mexico City to take note and scramble for an interview. It doesn't hurt to have a left-handed guitarist in the band. (didn't hurt the Beatles, the Cars, Los Lobos or World Party) Hope they can make it to my town, Los Angeles real soon!.. Bob S