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Title: ¡Más!
Review: Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico's Volovan sound nothing like any rock en español you've heard before. Singer/guitarist Chalo Galván's influences are less likely Mana or Juanes than the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Blondie, and Britpop. If that sounds like a delicious combination to you, chances are you'll love this CD. There are 11 tracks, including two instrumentals, and whether you speak Spanish or not (I don't) you'll be humming these tunes in your head for days, beginning with the Strokes en español "Ella Es Azul", continuing with the Brian Wilson en español "Violines", and on to the Cheap Trick en español of "Me Vas Dejando". Galvan's voice is pleasant if a bit on the light side, but the harmonies of his fellow bandmates make up for any potential weakness there. Bassist Alejandro Gulmar is a buoyant talent - whether pounding out a one-note thrash or strumming a sunny countermelody, his sense of esprit keeps these songs afloat. All I can say, boys, is ¡Más!
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