Los Amigos [Import]

Track Listings

1. Agua de Clavelito

2. Mulata

3. Pollos No Tienen Dientes

4. Yo Quiero Morir Cantando

5. Sale a Buscar

6. Rey

7. Si la Tierra Tiembla

8. Adoracion

9. Chamaca

10. Me Llevaron la Cartera

Los Amigos,Johnny Pacheco,Fania,Latin,Tropical

Los Amigos [Import]

Tracks:

Intro
Miss Venezuela
All Day Today
Curda Y Pain
No Es Facil Amar You Soy Asi
A Una Mujer
Rosario
Yo No Se
Caramelo Y Chocolate
Amar Si Tue Te Vas
Es Algo Mas
Ganas
Dun Dun
Maomao
Un Poquito Mas
Media Luna
Superpop Venezuela
San Agustin

Amazon.com

Venezuela's resident musical maniacs and former Latin Grammy nominees are back with covers of seventeen tunes they knew and loved during their teen years, a few of which, such as "Miss Venezuela," complete with samples of a simpering beauty queen, actually sound strangely familiar. Their rampant satirical stance and penchant for studio wizardry still firmly in place, they wallow in neo-nostalgia, running amok in Caracas Oldieville, abetted by producer DJ Dimitri of Paris and their own polymorphous tendencies. Nods to Isaac Hayes, Nigerian superstar Fela Kuti, sixties bossa nova as sanitized via the American west coast, P-Funk, Santana, and even The Fifth Dimension do a crazed buck-and-wing around hip-hop, lounge and latter-day dance club machinations. The contexts shift so rapidly that if the listener weren't so busy boogying, vertigo might well set in. By the third track, the flagrantly over-ripe, increasingly bizarre sets of cross-pollinations begin to seem almost normal, as a kind of sonic Stockholm Syndrome sets in. Going with the flow becomes not only a matter of self-preservation, but a hilarious, booty-shaking journey into the group's seductive, endlessly inventive brand of lunatic genius. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Amigos Invisibles at their best.......2007-04-13

Awesome music, great mixes, and wonderful and funny tunes.... This CD brings their talent !!! Highly recommended along with Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey Into Space

Superb cover tune offering.......2007-03-06

Like a fine wine or cognac, Los Amigos Invisibles only get better with age. With "Super Pop Venezuela," the sextet take a break from their own musical acumen to produce a disc that covers a gamut of Venezuelan melodies. Of course, though, LAI give the assembled harmonies their own unique magnetism. Thanks largely to the euphonious [writing] talents of guitarist José Luís Pardo (aka "Cheo"), "Super Pop"'s offerings are likely to satisfy anyone who enjoys the genre in which LAI subsists. And that's because, even though these songs are not LAI's own, they *make* them their own by injecting into them their own extraordinary character.

My personal favorites are "No Es Fácil Amar a Una Mujer," "Yo No Sé," "Curda y Pan" and most especially "Yo Soy Así." Keep in mind, too, that as with past LAI discs, not all the tunes have vocals -- which, in LAI's case, really makes not a difference as their musical proficiency is off the scale!

Even a casual fan of Los Amigos *has* to see them live at least once in his/her life. It is a truly remarkable event.

The Very Best of LAI........2007-01-13

I was living in Venezuela in the 80's, when these songs were first time published, and I can't stop remembering how many woderful things happened to me when I was listening to this music. These is so far, the very best CD released by the LAI, and among other latin bands, LAI is simply the very best of all them. I'd give more stars for this Cd, if they were available. By the way, listen to them alive is another glorious experience. I strongly recommend these guys.

Finally something different and good........2006-12-06

I LOVE this album! It is so much fun! It's got a killer mix of styles that showcase what Los Amigos Invisibles do best. They create a great dance party with some Disco, Salsa, Funk, House and other styles too. Dmitiri from Paris gave it a really nice vibe as the producer. There are songs to chill out to, songs to laugh to and most of all songs to dance to. This album will definitely put a smile on your face. I have a two hour drive to work and can honestly say that I can listen to this album from beginning to end and not get bored. Definately worth every penny and have bought some copies for friends and family as stocking stuffers this x-mas. Enjoy.

pales compared to the last 3 albums.......2006-09-25

Let's be candid, this album is not as well-produced or infectious as the prior 3 Los Amigos Invisibles albums. I love these guys to death, I'm not trying to be negative. But I find myself having no urge to re-listen to "Superpop Venezuela", whereas I always loved to revisit the Luaka Bop releases. Los Amigos Invisibles are an incredible live act, so perhaps this new material is better in concert.

If you're looking for a new act that has some of the same inspiration and creativity as prior Los Amigos Invisibles releases, you could do well by picking up The Pinker Tones debut "The Million Colour Revolution." They are from Barcelona and have a lot of the same good vibes LAI once had.

Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey Into Space

Average customer rating:

The perfect blend of funk, salsa and a great sense of humor
Cómpralo ahorita
Good Music
Not What I Expected
Nice music

Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey Into Space
Los Amigos Invisibles
Manufacturer: Luaka Bop
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Venezuela | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

The New Sound Of The Venezuelan Gozadera
The New Sound of the Venezuelan Gozadera
The Venezuelan Zinga Son, Vol. 1
Reina
Brazilian Girls

ASIN: B0000CC836
Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

Intro
Arepa 3000
La Vecina
Que Rico
Cuchi Cuchi
Si Estuvieras Aqu
Masturbation Session
Mami Te Extra
Mujer Policia
No le Metas Mano
Amor
Pipi
El Barro
Domingo Echao
Piazo E' Perra
El Baile del Sob
Fonnovo
Caliente
Llegaste Tarde

Album Description

"[Los Amigos Invisibles] has taken the rhythmic sass in salsa, the bass-heavy fun in funk, and even the note-bending bile in acid-jazz, and mixed it all up to produce an infectious beat. [They] have put the joy back into dancing, sending a warm current into the cold alienating waters of industrial strength techno." - LA Weekly

"We're a dance band," says Jose Luis Pardo, the guitarist for Los Amigos Invisibles. Tuned into groove culture from Detroit to London to Tokyo -- thanks to the Internet and a busy tour schedule -- the Amigos began work on their new album AREPA 3000: A VENEZUELAN JOURNEY INTO SPACE with a disco sensibility. Admiring French DJ/producers the band sought a heavier house sound in contrast to the retro and lounge elements of THE NEW SOUND OF THE VENEZUELAN GOZADERA. "The lounge thing sounds more Japanese," says Jose Luis. "The house sound is fresher, the disco songs we do sound more like that. The album is more electronic in certain ways."

Since their ground-breaking US debut the Amigos have lived a double life. In their hometown of Caracas, Venezuela, they've hosted underground club nights for years (the most recent called 'Super Sancocho Variety'). Then, insouciant single-entendre songs like "Sexy" and the doggy-style anthem "Ponerte En Cuatro" landed them on MTV and radio, and before long, the six young men found themselves pop idols. It wasn't hard, but their hearts remain on the dance floor and in the clubs.

Customer Reviews:

The perfect blend of funk, salsa and a great sense of humor.......2007-07-13

Arepa is the name of a food that serves as a substitute of bread in Venezuela. Arepa 3000 is the third release of the Venezuelan super-band Los Amigos Invisibles.

Los Amigos, which had already scored big time with their previous two albums (the second of which was already recorded under Luaka Bop, David Byrne's label), did it again, but spicing up their "musica sabrosa" with a great sense of humor. Although it will be even funnier to people originally from Venezuela, you'll love the sections of people (famous comedians, horse race narrators and radio talk show hosts) speaking between songs. Specially contagious are the very tropical "Mami Te Extrano" (Honey, I miss you) and "Llegaste Tarde" (You arrived late).

Still, seven years after its original release, the album retains all its flavor and fun, much like all their other works, kicking aside language barriers. With Los Amigos Invisibles, you CAN'T go wrong: from their first work, A Typical Autoctonal Venezuelan Dance Band to their 2006 release, Superpop Venezuela, they've managed to combine music and fun in a way few other bands anywhere else can. Compralo y gozalo! (Buy it and enjoy it)

Disclaimer: Unless you get easily offended by sexually-suggestive song titles or explicit lyrics, there's no way on earth you'll dislike Amigos Invisible's first 21st century musical creation: Arepa 3000.

Cómpralo ahorita.......2007-07-05

Vimos esta banda en viva en la Cuidad de Guatemala en el mayo. Cuando regresamos a los EEUU, comprábalo aqui. Me gusta mucho esta banda y mis amigos y yo consideramos Los Amigos Invisibles lo mejor del bossa nova, jazz latina, jazz de brasilia, etc.

Good Music.......2007-05-13

If you like the latin beat and instruments this is a good choice, smooth and sexy.

Not What I Expected.......2006-08-10

I expected the CD to be better than it actually was. I first heard cuchi-cuchi and i loved the song, so i thought the other songs on the CD would be energetic like that one. It wasn't a bad CD though. I'd say 40% of the songs were worth listening to.

Nice music.......2006-07-24

These guys have a real sense of music. The mix a lot of genres and the final result is a very delicious music.

Average customer rating:

I love it!
The Best.
Los Amigos Invicibles - best kept secret
Fun fun fun funky fun!

Los Amigos Invisibles
Los Amigos Invisibles
Manufacturer: Luaka Bop
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Venezuela | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

Oye
Reina
Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey Into Space
Brazilian Girls
The Venezuelan Zinga Son, Vol. 1

ASIN: B0000CC834
Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

Ge
Ultra-Funk
Mi Linda
Sexy (Pardo)
Las Lycras del Avilia
Groupie
Otra Vez
Cachete a Cachete
Balada de Chusy
Asomacho
Ponerte en Cuatro
Nerio Compra Contestadora
Quiero Desintegar a Tu Novio
El Disco Anal (Pardo)
No Me Pagan (Pardo)
Cha-Chaborro (Pardo)
Aldemaro en Su Camaro
The New Sound of the Venezuelan Gozadera

Album Description

Los Amigos Invisibles (The Invisible Friends) have created the ultimate party album. Surprising segues - one after another - join non-stop grooves. Like having an incredible DJ at your house working for the mere price of a CD (or Cassette)... it flows and swings and never stops... one song/groove leads right into the next, no waiting. It feels like being smacked upside the head in a delicious way.

The New Sound of the Venezuelan Gozadera is a journey deep into the pants of rhythm. (We won't even mention the old sound of the Venezuelan Gozadera). Party music hasn't sounded this chic since Chic. "The Gozadera, more than a musical style, is a concept allowing us to use whatever music we enjoy and mix it up," says guitarist Jose Luis Pardo. "Like boogaloo, salsa, bossa nova, funk, disco, house, techno, jungle, merengue, New Wave, cha-cha-cha, mambo, and of course Acid Jazz." And who better to pull this off than producer Andres Levin (Aterciopelados, Chaka Khan, La Portuaria, La Secta, El Gran Silencio, David Byrne, Arto Lindsay, and many more) along with engineer Fernando Aponte (Masters at Work, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Deee-Lite, Towa Tei)?

This, their second album, finds the young Venezuelans stepping out from under the shadow of the Rock en Español moniker and giving it a much needed face-lift. "We are a rock band that does not just play just rock music," says singer Jose Briceño. The 19 tracks on the album combine keyboard driven dance-rock with elements of Latin music worked in. Whether it's the funked out bliss of "Sexy," the mambo lounge of "Mango Cool," or the trip-hop ecstasy of "Otra Vez" (on which Arto Lindsay contributes a bit of distorted 12-string electric guitar), Los Amigos Invisibles have created the perfect party album. Their lyrics tell stories inspired by real-life experiences of love (sex), relationships (sex), and more often then not, the taboos that accompany each (sleazy sex).

Formed in 1991 as part of Caracas' mobile party scene, the six members of Los Amigos Invisibles quickly developed their unique sound by blending all styles of Latin music with modern beats. Their influences are vast, incorporating the space-age sounds of Esquivel, the whacked-out funk of Parliament, and the beat-friendly Brand New Heavies and Jamiroquai. "We began making music influenced by the development of the acid-jazz scene and the dance music coming out of London," says Jose Luis, "but when it came down to playing it, we realized that our culture and environment kept creeping into our music. The tunes that are played over the radio at the corner shop or that we whistle along with from the bodega are songs that interest us... that music is part of our people and that makes it part of us. All we want to do is have fun and make fun of it all at the same time." Their first album, A Typical & Autoctonal Venezuelan Dance Band, was released in 1996 and received Best Band, Record of the Year and Best Guitarist awards in the Venezuelan Rock Awards.

Customer Reviews:

I love it!.......2007-05-08

I bought this one and two others from LAI and every song was great. I recommend them very much. I don't get tired of listening to them over and over!

The Best........2007-01-18

I've been listening to the LAI music, since the very beginning of them, and everytime they bring new susprises with their music. I highly recommend this CD, and many others made by the band.

Los Amigos Invicibles - best kept secret.......2006-02-08

They are by far my favorite Latin band. This band overflows in energy and talent. Their live shows are unsurpassed, and this album is the closest you can get to having that experience.

The entire album is permeated by experimental, funky beats, but has definite foundations in the classic, traditional latin drums and horns. The entire album is in Spanish and although I'm not even close to being a Spanish speaker, this is in my top 5 albums list.

You have to at least listen to this album, and if it grabs you, I hope you have the opportunity to see them live at least once in your lifetime.

Fun fun fun funky fun!.......2004-01-20

Los Amigos Invisibles put the fun in funky in this album. It is so damn good. You can hear their unbridled enthusiasm in every note, and it is infectious. This is a great CD- and was my favorite of 2002 (yeah, it was released earlier, but it didn't come my way until 2002) There are tons of great dance tunes on it, and some goofy one offs, but it is all good.

Average customer rating:

As much fun and "sabor" as day 1
PURE VENEZUELAN GOZADERA
Excelente
Best Latin band today
Awesome band, awesome CD!

The Venezuelan Zinga Son, Vol. 1
Los Amigos Invisibles
Manufacturer: Luaka Bop
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Venezuela | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

Kinky
The New Sound Of The Venezuelan Gozadera
Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey Into Space
Reina
Brazilian Girls

ASIN: B0001XAPXS
Release Date: 2004-05-04

Tracks:

Rico Pa' Goza
Comodon Johnson
Una Disco Llena
Venezuelan Zinga Son
Playa Azul
Ease Your Mind
Gerundio
Ojos Cerrando
Esto Es Lo Que Hay
Majunche
Mambo Chimbo
Diablo
Calne
Superfucker
Bruja

Amazon.com

Although four years passed since their previous album, these Latin playboys are always up for a party, and The Venezuelan Zinga Son Vol. 1 is no different. Produced by New York house music producers Masters At Work, the band's third domestic album is filled with upbeat salsa ("Esto Es Lo Que Hay" is a riot), soft Brazilian grooves, spacey funk, disco, rock and lounge. They roll it all together into street party of good vibes, sexy beats and lecherous thoughts (see track 14), but what keeps the Brooklyn-based sextet out of gutter is that it's hard to find fault when the insidious jams cause you to stop thinking and start dancing. Interestingly, the album seems to ride the arc or raging party: it starts on a promising but mellow tip, then loosens up in the middle part, then rides it out until there's nothing left to give. Los Amigos' best effort yet, Zinga is all-purpose fun. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

As much fun and "sabor" as day 1.......2007-07-13

Combining influences of Fania-based Salsa, bossa nova (Jobim) and deep house, and singing several songs in English (not surprising considering how much time they spend in NYC), with "The Venezuelan Zinga Son, Vol. 1" the Amigos presented their fourth work in a moment that Venezuela -their homeland- and the world at large very much need their excellent groove and good musical humor.

Still, four years after its original release, the album retains all its flavor and fun, much like all their other works, kicking aside language barriers. With Los Amigos Invisibles, you CAN'T go wrong: from their first work, A Typical Autoctonal Venezuelan Dance Band to their 2006 release, Superpop Venezuela, they've managed to combine music and fun in a way few other bands anywhere else can.

PURE VENEZUELAN GOZADERA.......2006-04-07

INDEED ONE OF THEIR BEST ALBUMS FOLLOWED BY THEIR FIRST ONE "THE NEW SOUNDS OF VENEZUELAN GOZADERA". tHEY MAKE YOU DANCE, THEY MAKE YOU HAPPY, THEY MAKE MY DAY EVERYTIME I SPIN THEIR MUSIC. IF YOU GET A CHANCE OF SEEING THEM LIVE...DON'T THINK TWICE, THEY ARE "AWESOME" YOU WON'T STOP DANCING FROM THE VERY FIRST BEAT!! LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES ARE MY "AMIGOS" AS WELL.

Excelente.......2005-12-24

In this new work, Los amigos Invisibles, not only show his particular sound of Acid Latin Jazz, but they expose his maturity and versatility in each of the songs. This venezuelan group is raised as the only flag of his country in foreign territory, for the only one does not say. His topics reflects the good sound of the Funk, Acid Jazz and the soft notes of the Bossa in the topic "Playa Azul ". Indisputably, a great work.

Best Latin band today.......2005-11-04

Los Amigos are, simply put, the hottest -- and best -- Latin act in music today. Their incorporation of traditional latin rhythms with jazz, funk and rock meld into a sound uniquely their own. Venezuelan Zingason continues the tradition of The New Sound of the Venezuelan Gozadera, Arepa 3000 and their limited release self-titled LP (which can be obtained via the LAI website). "Ease Your Mind" (in English, weirdly enough) may be the best track here, followed by its Spanish phonetic equivalent "Isyormain." And, of course, throughout the disc LAI never lose their humor or clever deviousness.

Also, if you EVER get a chance to catch Los Amigos live in concert, I guarantee you one of the BEST times of your life! They are simply SPECTACULAR!

Awesome band, awesome CD!.......2005-10-28

I saw these guys live in NYC during the Latin Alternative Music Conference. They rocked my world! Live show was split up into smooth first half and funky second half. I was so impressed I had to go and buy a CD. This album stays true to the live performance, containing smooth and suave songs as well as funky latin grooves. It's been in my car stereo for 3 weeks!

Average customer rating:

How I Wish for 20 CDs this Good from Gato
This one cooks!

Gato...Para los Amigos
Gato Barbieri
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music

Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

Shadow of the Cat
Que Pasa

ASIN: B0000025YJ
Release Date: 1989-08-07

Tracks:

Intro, Llamerito Y Tango
Carnavalito
Brazil
Viva Emiliano Zapata
Latino America
El Arriero
Bolivia
Finale (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

How I Wish for 20 CDs this Good from Gato.......2001-09-29

I also saw Gato live, this year. It was utterly transcendant, powerful and percussive. Nothing like the great majority of his albums. This CD is a taste of what he can do live - a different bag altogether. I hope I can find a more recent CD that captures his current power surge. His band was as exciting as McCoy Tyner's, which I also saw this year, and that is saying a lot! The misjudgments in material selection and targeting of smooth-jazz audiences will mar his reputation, even as it made him some money in the late 70's early 80's, and again in the late 90's. I hold no grudges for an artist trying to survive, but PLEASE give the rest of us more of your powerful, percussive soul!

This one cooks!.......2000-04-01

I saw Gato in concert about 17 years ago...raw power at its finest! This CD re-creates the power of the concert I saw....Gato Is Great!

The New Sound Of The Venezuelan Gozadera

Average customer rating:

Profanity
GREAT NOISE FROM SUR AMERICA!
Awesome
Sexy
A classic of modern true latin-dance-funk

The New Sound Of The Venezuelan Gozadera
Los Amigos Invisibles
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Venezuela | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey Into Space
Méjico Máxico
Tijuana Sessions, Vol. 3
Tijuana Sessions, Vol. 1
Island Life

ASIN: B0000062VC
Release Date: 1998-03-24

Tracks:

Guelcome
Ultra Funk
Mi Linda
Sexy
La Licras Del Avila
La Groupie
Otra Vez
Cachete A Cachete
La Balada De Chusy
Asomacho
Ponerte En Cuatro
Mango Cool
Nerio Compra Contestadora
Quiero Disintegrar A Tu Novio
Disco Anal
No Me Pagan
Chachaborro
Aldemaro En Su Camaro
The New Sound Of The Venezuelan Gozadera

Amazon.com

Fresh, irreverent, and vigorous, Amigos Invisibles defy categorization. The band's base is rock en español with party attitude fueled by world-party verve. "Ultra-Funk" and "Mi Linda" throw the first hard punches with the message--this is dance-party music, mister, no milquetoasts allowed. Hard funk, rippling percussion, lounge licks, and more all come together nicely. There are even bossa nova grooves on the mellow "Las Lycras del Avila" and '70s funk rhythms on "Cachete a Cachete." The Venezuelan sextet breaks down barriers on the industry's maniacal need to pigeonhole music with this amalgam of rhythms, but the CD is easy listening. Charming, even after a dozen spins. --Ramiro Burr

Customer Reviews:

Profanity.......2005-01-27

There's a song on this album called "Asomacho." In amazon.com's 30 second clip of this song, the words "pinga" and "coño" can be heard, which are Spanish for d--k and c--t. It's disappointing amazon.com continues posting this clip of this song, even when told of the profanity.

GREAT NOISE FROM SUR AMERICA!.......2005-01-24

Wild new rock-jazz-r&b-soul-latino-funk. Great sounds. You will love this and all there other albums too. A great new sound that just moves....

Awesome.......2005-01-20

This album is straight crazy hotness! I love how the can blend the dance,funk,acid jazz, and Latin percussion in the music. Ponerte en cuatro is just hot! The funny, sexy lyrics make it really cool too! If you want something new and unique, check this disc out!

Sexy.......2004-09-04

What a sexy album this is. It's truly sad that some of the best Latin bands are not very famous in the United States. I'm sick of hearing of Paulina Rubio, Thalia, and Ricky Martin. Especially when there are bands like Los Amigos Invisibles, producing such great music, with this edgy sexy style of play. This Album is just a joy to listen to. I recommend Los Piojos from Argentina different style of play but also very cool music.

A classic of modern true latin-dance-funk.......2003-05-13

I dont have too much to say, the album speaks for itself, pure genious. I;ve seen them in concert in Margarita, Venezuela. New York, and Boston. If you can see them live, they are AMAZING.

Average customer rating:

awesome
Couldn't be better, way better than their second album!
Smooth, funky, goofy, subtle.
Third album of the greatest venezuelan dance band!
Don't be shy!

Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey Into Space
Los Amigos Invisibles
Manufacturer: Luaka Bop
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Venezuela | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Techno-House | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music
Similar Items:

The New Sound Of The Venezuelan Gozadera
The New Sound of the Venezuelan Gozadera
Memo Rex Commander y el Corazon Atomico de la Via Lactea
Tijuana Sessions, Vol. 3

ASIN: B00004WMZ1
Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

Intro
Arepa 3000
La Vencina
Que Rico
Cuchi-Cuchi
Si Estuvieras Aqui
Masturbation Session
Mami Te Extrano
Mujer Policia
No Le Metas Mano
Amor
Pipi
El Barro
Domingo Echao
Piazo E' Perra
El Baile Del Sobon
Fonnovo
Caliente
Llegaste Tarde

Amazon.com

This divertingly arch, multi-kulti hodge-podge plays like a soundtrack for an imaginary Latin nightclub with a selectively demented door policy. The essence of Sergio Mendes trips in first, trailed by a rap that emerges from under a '70s disco conceit swathed in silky choirs and cheesy synths. Brazilian Tropicalismo via Caetano Veloso bumps butts with a naive pop organ riff that London hipsters circa 1968 would recognize, until the congas lash out and the whole thing turns into vintage Santana. Later, a "Super Freak" funk recollection retreats in the face of "Cool Jerk" and then morphs into drum & bass before a Tuvan throat singer clone makes the scene and Alvin the Chipmunks usher in a high-octane merengue. Meanwhile, muttered asides and electronic crackles intrude like a berserk broadband radio. A Spanish-language P-Funk silliness is in play throughout, but refracted through a lounge sensibility. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

awesome.......2006-06-30

I heard one of their songs on a tv couple weeks ago. Loved it so much I went to find it on line to buy it. After just listening to this CD only once I ordered another CD of theirs. I do not speak or understand one word of spanish and have no clue what I am even singing but the music obviously crosses over. I would tell anyone who is into funk or dance of any form or just some blank kicking music to put this in their collection ASAP. From the titles of some of their songs, I don't think it is to wise for me to sing these songs to loud in public until I find out what I'm singing.

Couldn't be better, way better than their second album!.......2005-01-14

Although I was introduced to los Amigos Invisibles via their songs from their second album, I would have to say that this CD is even better than THE NEW SOUND OF VENEZUELAN GOZADERA. It identifies more with the dance scene. Los Amigos Invisibles have to be one of the best Latin dance groups there is right now. This CD has to be a must for anyone who enjoys the Latin musical scene, but disdains the always biased and crappy SALSA, MERENGUE, and BACHATA musical movements. Their next work, Venezuelan Zinga Son is a nice complement to this CD, so if you could buy both, I suggest you do, so that you can shake your booty all night long!

Smooth, funky, goofy, subtle........2003-10-20

Musically speaking, Los Amigos Invisibles are an extremely smooth and funky band, seamlessly mixing Anglo and Caribbean Hispanic elements into their music, in a way that's accessible to many audiences. Yet in their eclecticism, their regional specificity never gets watered down-- their humor, which pervades the whole album in particular, is very specifically Hispanic Caribbean. And this is not just in the lyrics of the songs (hilarious though they are). The musical and stylistic allusions are up to it, too; for example, "El Barro", a song about a boy with a pimple in his nose, will send anybody familiar with Latin teeny-bopper boy bands reeling with laughter; "El Baile del Sobón" is a hilarious cartoonish parody of everything that's wacky about your random disposable roots Merengue song. The way they sing in general also often sounds "off-hand" in a way that I'm not sure translates across their cultural context, adding to the effect. A work of genius.

Third album of the greatest venezuelan dance band!.......2002-08-06

This is not the best album this band has to offer but its a nice album full of disco sounds mixed with jazzy grooves and latin percussions (venezuelan). Theyre sound is a litle more mature doe!
My favorite Amigos Invisibles album will always be their first "A venezuelan typical and autoctonal dance band" (not available in the States), lets hope their forth album "Venezuela singasong" is better than this one.

Don't be shy!.......2002-07-01

This CD deserves a resounding "Hurrah!" for breaking barriers of convention and genre. Its originality may even seem intimidating at first, but the crazy, pepped up Spanish lyrics grow on you VERY quickly. Understanding Spanish helps to appreciate the tongue-in-cheek nature of the album; still, I have many friends who don't speak a word of Spanish and adore this CD. It's a crowd and party pleaser, and even keeps me awake driving. Despite its energy, the album is cool as a cucumber... if you're looking to expand your musical horizons, this is a winner.

Average customer rating:

An Almost Brilliant Mix Tape
Subtle and Delicate

Heights
Jeff Buckley , Hooverphonic , Underworld , Los Amigos Invisibles , Tosca , Norah Jones , Marc Ribot , Susan Malick , and Martin Erskine & Ben Butler
Manufacturer: Tommy Boy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

Heights
The Magnificent Tree
Blue Wonder Power Milk
Brokeback Mountain

ASIN: B0009W5KB8
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

Martin Erskine & Ben Butler Master Class (Score)
Tosca Honey
Martin Erskine & Ben Butler Super-Dooper (Score)
Susan Malick Dreaming
Martin Erskine & Ben Butler The Blue Room (Score)
Hooverphonic 2 Wicky
Los Amigos Invisibles Mami Te Extrano
Underworld King Of Snake (Fatboy Slim Remix)
Martin Erskine & Ben Butler The 1-9
Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos Baile Baile Baile
Wax Poetic feat. Norah Jones Angels (Thievery Re-Mix)
Art Louque
Jeff Buckley New Years Prayer
Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos El Gaucho Rojo
Martin Erskine & Ben Butler Fire Escape
Martin Erskine & Ben Butler Isabel Lee
Martin Erskine & Ben Butler The Way Out
Martin Erskine & Ben Butler End Title
Alice Tan Ridley America

Album Description

The latest release from Academy Award-winning filmmakers Ismail Merchant and James Ivory ("A Room With A View", "Howard's End", "The Remains Of The Day", etc.) stars Glenn Close, James Marsden, Jesse Bradford, and Elizabeth Banks. Spanning 24 hours, "The Heights" follows five New Yorkers challenged to choose their destiny before the sun comes up the next day. The eclectic music on this CD includes tracks by Norah Jones and Wax Poetic, Jeff Buckley, Marc Ribot, Alice Hanley, Los Amigos Invisibles, and more.

Customer Reviews:

An Almost Brilliant Mix Tape.......2007-06-06

The songs here range from smart, if overly familiar, electro-pop to a few Latin rockers; however, the flow comes to a grinding halt whenever the bits of soundtrack score are played. I'm sure they were perfectly evocative and moody for the images they were meant to accompany, but standing alone they are crushingly boring. My recommendation is to buy the CD (or borrow if you can) and just rip the songs by the contributing artists - making the near brilliant mix tape to chill out to.

Subtle and Delicate.......2006-08-06

Intricacy (Master Class) evolves into a mystery as electronica pulsates from your headphones in a sexy melancholy (Honey) and then dissipates into a haunting acoustic mystery (Super-Dooper). Until Angels, this becomes very relaxing. Norah Jones is hardly recognizable. The music then turns very moody and slowly slips away into a subtle soundtrack background ambience. The mood setting elements are very apparent throughout the selections.

~The Rebecca Review

A Typical Autoctonal Venezuelan Dance Band

Average customer rating:

You only need to have ears in order to enjoy their work
Hitting a homerun on their first swing

A Typical Autoctonal Venezuelan Dance Band
Los Amigos Invisibles
Manufacturer: Gozadera Records/ROIR
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CADRDU
Release Date: 2004-11-30

Tracks:

Dame Tu Color
En el Cielo a en Tu Baca
Dime
Huma Que Respiro
Nada Que Decir
Siente
Biicuaiet
Vuela Hasta Tus Pies
Guffi's Mix
Encantame
Pelusa
Dialecta Divina
Porno Song
En Donde Esta La Bella
Mauri's Mix
Acid Jazz de Las Mujeres Locas
Mas Dulces
Boogaloo Pa' Las Panas
Vamanos

Customer Reviews:

You only need to have ears in order to enjoy their work.......2006-05-15

There simply is no way to go wrong with Los Amigos Invisibles! This Venezuelan funky acid jazz ensemble delivers some of the most groovy and fun music you can run into these days. Granted it's in Spanish, you only need to have ears in order to enjoy their work.

With "A Typical & Autoctonal Venezuelan Dance Band", their debut album, they deliver 20 songs loaded with beats that remind of a blend between Santana and Steely Dan. Highlights of the album are: the opening track ("Dame Tu Color"), "Dime", "Nada que decir", "Vuelo Hasta Tus Pies" (along with "Guffi's Mix", which it blends with seamlessly) and the impossible-to-ignore "Boogaloo Pa' Los Panas" (which throws the album into a Salsa loop that is closer to Fania All Stars than anything else).

All through the album you can find bits and pieces that serve as a starting point for some of the Amigos' best known recordings, which would be found in following works after they were discovered by David Byrne who signed them to this label, Luaka Bop.

Hitting a homerun on their first swing.......2005-11-22

This debut effort of Los Amigos is simply PHENOMENAL. Not only is it their first offering, it is their BEST. Previously available only in their native Venezuela, it is now available on LAI's own website (amigosinvisibles.com) and apparently via private dealers here on Amazon.

"A Typical" showcases what has made LAI truly a ear-pleaser today: an eclectic mix of rock, funk, jazz and Latin rhythms, and every song on this disc is thoroughly enjoyable. My favorites are "Encantame," "El Humo que Respiro," and "Vuelo Hasta tus Pies."

There's not *too* much of a difference between this the "slick polished" discs of their later efforts; indeed, the slightly "independent sound" of "A Typical" is what establishes this disc as the premier LAI album to date. The sooner Los Amigos re-release "A Typical" to the US at large, the better!

Mi Rocio - Las Mejores Sevillanas del Rocio

Average customer rating:

About this CD
Many memories with the music

Mi Rocio - Las Mejores Sevillanas del Rocio

Manufacturer: Disky Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music

International | Imports | Stores | Music

Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00005J9K9
Release Date: 2005-07-19

Tracks:

Adios - Los Amigos de Alberto
Salta la Reja Almonteno - Marismenos
Tengo en Mi Casa un Tambor - Los Romeros de la Puebla
Que Bonito el Ricio - Los Hermanos
Orgullo Rociero - El Pali
Tiene Dueno - Los Hermanos Reyes
Que Se Ba 'Pa' el Rocio - Amigos de Gines
No Puede Ser Riciero - Marismenos
Salero de Mi Hermandad - Los Hermanos Reyes
Pinos - Los Romeros de la Puebla
Se Me Va - Requiebros
Marisma Se Alborota - Marismenos
Ya Se Van Las Carretra - Amigos de Gines
Esos Caminos de Arena - Requiebros

Customer Reviews:

About this CD.......2007-04-03

Mi Rocio - Las mejores Sevillanas del Rocio -
Disky (label) #EDC 640942

Track Listing:
1. Amigos de Gines - El adios
2. Los Marismenos - Salta la reja Almonteno
3. Los Romeros de La Puebla - Tengo en mi casa un tambor
4. Los Hermanos Toronjo - Que bonita el Rocio
5. El Pali - Orgullo rociero
6. Los Hermanos Reyes - Tiene dueno
7. Amigos de Gines - Que se va "pa" el Rocio
8. Los Marismenos - No puede ser rociero
9. Los Hermanos Reyes - Salero de mi Hermandad
10. Los Romeros de La Puebla - Las pinos
11. Requiebros - Se me va
12. Los Marismenos - La marisma se alborota
13. Amigos de Gines - Ya se van las carretas
14. Requiebros - Esos caminos de arena

Many memories with the music.......2007-01-09

Typical "sevillana" type music. I enjoyed listening to it and it brought back many memories of my experience is Seville. Great for the person who wants to listen to traditional music from Andalucia.

Latin Music:

Latin Music

latin music

Recommended Music:

Planet Love After Hours Party [Import]

Who Needs an Orchestra!

You Don't Know My Mind

Barreto 50th Anniversary

Young Ones

Una Oportunidad

You Make Me Wanna Dance

Willow Lake

World of the Castrati

Wagner: Lohengrin [Import]

Wild Planet

Vengo a Ofrecer Mi Corazon

Waveform Transmissions Vol. 3

Webern: Passacaglia, Symphony, Five Pieces

Les Nuits Manouche: Best of Gypsy Jazz