Bandera

(kut 90.5-fm)
"the best new cd i've heard." - Larry Monroe (20-year rock, blues & country dj) (kut 90.5-fm (u of tx))

Product Description:
Austin, TX based label releasing the best singer-songwriter, progressive country, folk, r&b, blues & jazz available, primarily from texas homegrown artists. also 2 releases recorded in london, england.

Bandera

Bandera,Charlie Robinson,Vireo Records,Alternative Country,Americana,Country,Pop,Popular Music,Singer/Songwriter

Average customer rating: Pasado - Sin Bandera WONDERFUL Back to the Past

Pasado Sin Bandera Manufacturer: Intl Panda Label ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Rap | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: El Tren De Los Momentos Sequencia Mañana Amar Es Combatir Ricky Martin: MTV Unplugged ASIN: B000J4PGMO Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

1. Un Buen Perdedor
2. Hoy El Aire Huele A Ti
3. Si Tu No Estas
4. Serenata Rap
5. Love Is In The Air
6. Sera
7. Solo
8. Mis Impulsos Sobre Ti
9. Si Tu No Vuelves
10. ¿Lo Ves?

Customer Reviews:

Pasado - Sin Bandera.......2007-02-06

I have to say that this CD is total delight and of great performance by Sin Banderas. I love it!

WONDERFUL.......2007-01-07

Sin Bandera offered us a nice CD and I was surprised when I heard the songs "Será", "Un Buen Perdedor" and "Si Tú No Estás aquí" that I heard the original versions and These new ones are as good as those but Sin Bandera conserves its unique style.

Nice... I recommend it!

Back to the Past.......2006-11-15

Sin Bandera has become one of the most influential duo in Latin music with classics such as "Sirena," "Que Lloro," and "Suelta Mi Mano," just to name a few. Now they are paying respect to the classics that have influenced their great musical career by reinterpreting artists such as Ricardo Montaner, Franco de Vita, Luis Miguel, Miguel Bose and even Tom Jones. And to be honest, there are some hits and some near misses, but never trying to outshine the original. Their first single "Si tu no estas" from the Spanish singer Rosana, is one of those gems that enhances the original but does not make you forget it. Sin Bandera does such a sublime job that it is marked with their style, yet they pay tribute. My favorite of the whole bunch is their hopeful approach to Ricardo Montaner's "Sera." Stylistically, it is completely different from the original; however, the power still remains as Sin Bandera increases the tempo and reworks the background music. Most importantly the duo of Leonel and Noel have the vocal capability to match Ricardo Montaner's. It is just as great as the original. The one I was a little disappointed by is their rendition of Miguel Bose's "Si tu no vuelves." This one is definitely outdone by the original for Noel and Leonel cannot match Bose's crystal clear tenor-like voice. Moreover, Sin Bandera's modernization of the background music is a bit distracting. This one seems to be the least of Sin Bandera's style. In spite of this, it is still a great song to listen to but the original is clearly better. Overall I found the cd to be moving, as I come to expect from any Sin Bandera album. Sin Bandera certainly does an outstanding job at reimagining the past into the present.

Average customer rating: beautiful, catchy and totally romantic...... Sin Bndera A work of art Reminiscient of Motown This CD is my favorite

De Viaje Sin Bandera Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sin Bandera Mañana Pasado Sequencia Reik ASIN: B0000D9POL Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

1. De Vijae
2. Amor Real
3. Uen
4. ABC
5. Contigo
6. Magia
7. Bien
8. Que Lloro
9. Cancion Para Los Dias Lluviosos
10. Mientes Tan Bien
11. Puede Ser
12. Aqui
13. Te Esperare Intro
14. Te Esperare
15. Suficiente
16. Tal Vez

Customer Reviews:

beautiful, catchy and totally romantic.............2006-07-27

For those of you who have never heard of Sin Bandera, this album is your opportunity to get a taste of their artistry and stirring musical sensitivity.

Who are Sin Bandera? They are Leonel Garcia, from Mexico, and Noel Schajris, from Argentina. For starters, their voices are absolutely a pleasure to listen to. They have a real talent for conveying the pleasure and pain of romance in through their lyrics, melodies and expression. What's more, they aren't sappy or repetitive. Although this music is deceptively laid back, don't overlook the attention to instrumentation, harmony and diversity in musical influences. Some of my favorite songs on this album are the ones that have gotten little airplay in the United States. Many people know this album for the hit "Que Llloro" (translation: How I Cry). Though, this song is beautiful and heartbreaking,I love when these guys tap into more Latin influences ("Ven" and "Te Esperare" as two examples, where you hear flamenco elements), as well as their more jazzy sensiblities ("Magia" and "Cancion Para Los Dias Lluviosos").

You will fall in love with this duo and their wonderful music and definitely won't be disappointed. Buy this album today......

Sin Bndera.......2005-09-07

Most of these songs are great. I like alot of the songs they made. Te song i like the most from this CD is "Que Lloro" and "De Viaje".

A work of art.......2005-06-14

Entiendo un poco de Espanol, pero hablo ingles. Este album es incredible. Sus voces son los mejores y las canciones son tan bueno.

The hits are clearly the best on this album, but there are enough of them and enough versions of these hits to make it a very strong effort. The harmonizing of these two is unmatched in any language. The pair can not only create ballads, but can create some nice soulful, catchy faster songs, too.

Yo se ahora porque es "Album Del Año - Lo Nuestro Premios".

You will not be disappointed. The CD comes with a video, too, which I haven't yet seen.

There are only two albums from la musica latina de 2004 that I would buy before this one: Paulatina- Paulina Rubio and Si-Julieta Venegas

I must have, even for gringos like me.

Reminiscient of Motown.......2005-05-20

The first time I listened to this CD I thought - "eh, it's just ok". The second time I said, "hm, this is really good", and it just kept getting better from there. Everytime I listen to it I feel like I discover a new favorite song and I enjoy the CD all the more.

Some of the tracks remind me of Boyz-2-Men in the ways they harmonize, but Sin Banderas definately has a sound all their own. I love their slower ballads - but suprisingly, my favorite tracks are the faster, more upbeat tracks like Magia (track 6). If you want to enjoy some good Spanish music that is remiscient of Motown - buy this CD.

This CD is my favorite.......2005-04-07

A friend gave me a burned CD with various artists. I kept listening to one song over and over and decided to buy the CD. I am in love with this CD. I listen to it from the beginning to the end.

Average customer rating: Nice, but could have been better. beautiful music that permeates your heart and soul..... Decent effort Another Amazing Album... Hecka good CD

Mañana Sin Bandera Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: De Viaje Sin Bandera Pasado Adentro Reik ASIN: B000BQ7JFC Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

1. Que Me Alcance la Vida
2. No Voy
3. Ti
4. Te
5. Junto a Ti [GMT Version] - Sin Bandera, Vico C,
6. Que Llamas Amor - Yung Kuntry, Sin Bandera
7. Suelta Mi Mano
8. CVoy a Odiarte
9. Como Tomo Yo - Laura Pausini, Sin Bandera
10. No, No - Yung Kuntry, Sin Bandera
11. Razres Tok What You Make Me Do) - Brian McKnight, Sin Bandera
12. Cuando Ya No Te Esperaba
13. Junto a Ti [Urban Version] - Sin Bandera, Vico C

Customer Reviews:

Nice, but could have been better........2006-10-31

I LOVE Sin Bandera. What I love about them is the smooth, creamy way their two voices swirl through R&B harmonies with beautiful Spanish lyrics. However, this CD, Manana, let me down a little. The second thing I loved about Sin Bandera WAS the purity of their music. No profanity, no filth. No nasty, explicit songs I (as a Christian) feel the need to skip over on the CD. This CD has 2 such songs. WHY?! I know reggaeton is the most popular thing going right now, but Sin Bandera was doing fabulously with at least 2 hugely successful, clean albums. Why did you have to take your music into the gutter, guys? The rest of Manana is nice. I love the duet with Brian McKnight, and even the 2 versions of Junto a Ti (although they are sanitized reggaeton) are a nice change of pace. Sin Bandera if you are reading this, don't sell out your fan base trying to fit in with the "cool kids". Stick to what you do best, and you can have the best of both worlds.

beautiful music that permeates your heart and soul............2006-07-27

This album is one of the latest and greatest in my Latin music collection. Leonel Garcis and Noel Schajris have a gorgeous, lyrical quality to their harmonies, and their fusion of r&b, hip hop and Latin elements will have you hooked. Some of my favorite cuts on the album include "Que Me Alcance La Vida" (a stunning ballad!), "No Voy" (a more uptempo song with a beat reminscent of old school Michael Jackson), and "Junto a Ti" (a hip hop inspired beat with Puerto Rican rapper, Vico C).

This album is a great introduction to this marvelous musical duo. They have a romanticism that is very rare in today's music scene, and are definitely worthy of MUCH more exposure in the United States. I hope this album brings them a Grammy (and not just a Latin one!!!). I look forward to hearing much more from these guys in the future.

Decent effort.......2006-05-05

This to me was Sin Bandera at their best and at their worst. I recognize that this band has a heavy R&B influence. I like that. It's really nice and they have the voices to carry it. However, there were four songs on this CD, two with Yung Kuntry and the two versions of Junto a Ti that I did not like. There was too much hip/hop and rap mixed in with it. It kind of reminded me of when I first stopped liking everything Gwen Stefani did just because it was Gwen S.
I'm all for an artist experimenting-- that's what makes them artists. However, tastes do differ and I just don't have a taste for rap infused spanish pop. Other than those songs I mentioned, there's the duet with Laura Pausini that is amazing. Suelta mi Mano, Tocame and Que Me Alcance la Vida are vintage Sin Bandera.

Another Amazing Album..........2006-02-21

Ive been a Sin Bandera fan since day one, and they have delivered once again. If you like Sin Bandera because of their gorgeous heartfelt ballads, then this album is a winner. "Tocame" is one of the most beautiful songs Ive heard in a long time, and the others are not far behind. The duet with Brian McKnight was surprisingly good as well, not a bad crossover song. Im not so much a fan of the more edgy/hip hop songs that Sin Bandera tries on this album. Theryre ok, and not bad by any means, ( I actually dont mind "Lo Que Llamas Amor"), but they should stick to what they know best- writing beautifully harmonized and lyrically eloquent ballads. Overall, this album is amaaaazing, and I havent taken it off repeat since I bought it!
There is also a nice live version of "Sirena" (not available on this version of the album, but is available on iTunes) which i recommend downloading. If only I could see them live....

Hecka good CD.......2005-12-21

THis is the first Sin Bandera CD that I like all of the songs. In the "De Viaje" CD, there were like three or four songs that I really didn't like. En este, pues todas estan muy chidas. De primero, las canciones de R&B casi no me gustaban pero despues de un rato, se me hicieron super chidas. La cancion "Junto A Ti" esta muy buena, como tambien la de "Como Voy a Olvidarte Mujer". Falta esperar con quien hace dueto SB para el proximo CD. En cuatro palabras para describir este CD: muy chido, chido, chido.
SAL+

Average customer rating: the debut album of one of the best Latin pop duos today.... Wonderful! Saving music I don't even speak Spanish Great album

Sin Bandera Sin Bandera Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: De Viaje Mañana Pasado Fantasia o Realidad Que Pides Tu ASIN: B00006CTG9 Release Date: 2002-07-30

Tracks:

1. Para Alcanzarte
2. Kilometros
3. A Encontrarte (Dueto Con Aureo Baqueiro)
4. A Primera Vista
5. Entra En Mi Vida
6. Te Vi Venir
7. Sirena
8. No Neguemos El Amor
9. Si Me Besas
10. Ves
11. Entra En Mi Vida (Version Ranchera)
12. Entrade En Mi Vida (Version Grupera)

Amazon.com

Founded by Mexico's Leonel García and Argentina's Noel Shajris, Sin Bandera is a vocal duet that performs polished, extremely melodic pop songs celebrating the vicissitudes of love. The lyrics are in Spanish, but the group's sound is informed by the kind of glossy production values and palatable keyboard lines that define most mainstream American productions. That's not to say that Sin Bandera is totally devoid of the Latin tinge, however. The rhythmic structure of the opening "Para Alcanzarte," for instance, is enhanced by a percolating salsa line from pianist Hector Infanzon, and the sinuous, delicate ballad "A Primera Vista" includes the instrumental contribution of Joselo Rangel, lead guitarist of premier rock-en-español band Café Tacuba. Even though the duet's openly commercial aspirations are apparent throughout the album's 10 tracks, there's also a bohemian atmosphere that permeates the procedures, as if Sin Bandera had recorded these tunes in a solitary café, late at night, drunk with the power of their own poetry. Lovers of quality--and slightly melodramatic--Latin pop will think of Sin Bandera as an indispensable arrival to the genre. --Ernesto Lechner

Customer Reviews:

the debut album of one of the best Latin pop duos today...........2006-10-29

I had to make this album a part of my CD collection, since I already have "De Viaje" and "Manana," Sin Bandera's 2nd and 3rd albums. Their self-titled debut definitely showcases them well, and this was only the beginning! The best way to describe their sound is "fusion." They combine pop riffs, salsa beats, flamenco and even ranchera music with their own unique flavor and beautiful harmonies. Some of the strongest songs here are "Entra Mi Vida" (featured in pop, ranchera and grupero style on the CD). It is gorgeous and melodious. I also especially reccomend "Sirena" (Mermaid), which is pure poetry set to music. The rest of the tracks equally carry their weight on this album, and it is ideal for a romantic evening with someone special. Even if you don't speak Spanish, this music will speak to your heart.....

Wonderful!.......2006-06-12

This is a great CD! It's some of the best work these two have put out. The still do many of this album's songs on tour. I highly recommend catching them if ya can!

Saving music.......2005-04-01

While American music was stagnating and wholly uninspired in the last few years I was wondering if and when it would get it's act together. Mindless pop tunes with no soul autotuned to sterile perfection blared on every radio channel I knew that there had to be a glimmer of light somewhere to save music. I endured a few more years of this and finally it took me moving to San Diego California in 2002 to know that while American music had lost its passion the rest of the world however had not. Driving in my U-haul over the mountains east of San Diego the US channels faded to static and the Mexican stations took over. Soon I hear a sublime impassioned voice whispering passionately in Spanish. Though I do not understand Spanish the heartfelt emotions pouring from the singer backed by a wistful guitar, the message was clear. The music fanned the dieing embers of my heart and washed over me in a glorious candlelight. The Song I was as I have just recently found out was Sin Bandera's Te Vi Venir, easily the best piece of music I've heard anywhere, anyplace in the world in many years. My heart was inspired and the Romantic in me rekindled. I knew that hope had returned to music.

I don't even speak Spanish.......2004-11-23

I went to boarding school for senior year and my roommate was Mexican and played this album incessantly and I was addicted so I bought it also. I'm an international student from Africa and when I went home, all my friends were so addicted, we requested Entra en Mi Vida on radio so many times that they had to go find it. It's such a great album. My favourite's are Sirena and Te Vi Venir

Great album.......2004-08-25

Their soothing voices and beautiful lyrics are a beautiful blend. The cd is very romantic and the pop tracks are lightening and uplifting. Im a true fan of Sin Bandera and they are a talented duo.

Average customer rating: Love his style An Unusual CD from an Unusual Singer/Songwriter Angels and Outlaws Inspirational

Angels & Outlaws Brian Burns Manufacturer: Bandera ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Highways, Heartaches & Honky-Tonks Heavy Weather Border Radio The Eagle & the Snake: Songs of the Texians Big Al Downing's Greatest hits, Volume One ASIN: B00003GPQW Release Date: 1999-11-30

Tracks:

1. Welcome To Texas
2. Angels & Outlaws
3. Temper, Temper
4. Fast Trains To Texas
5. I Couldn't Lay This Guitar Down
6. Don't Tell Mama
7. Send Me A Honky-Tonk Angel
8. Gimme A Ride To Heaven
9. East India Company (We Be Sailin')
10. Borders To Cross, Bridges To Burn
11. Good Night Angelina
12. Painted By Memory
13. Picasso's Last Words (Drink To Me)
14. Angels & Outlaws (Reprise)
15. Welcome To Texas (Front Porch Version)

Customer Reviews:

Love his style.......2002-06-01

My husband and I really enjoy this album. We play Welcome to Texas for all our Northern friends at our winter home. Can hardly wait to get his new album with "I've Been Everywhere" on it.

An Unusual CD from an Unusual Singer/Songwriter.......2001-09-30

Brian Burns is an unusual Texas singer songwriter--unusual in the respect that his CD's are almost as entertaining and thought-provoking as his live performances.

And Angels and Outlaws is an unusual CD. I've got a handful of CD's in my collection that I can honestly say haven't got a single bad cut on them. EVERY song on Angels and Outlaws is perfect. Perfectly written, perfectly produced, and perfectly interpreted by the man who wrote them.

The music on this CD runs the gamut from pure fun, to Texan philosophical contemplation, to a mixture of both, with a love song or two thrown into the mix.

Brian's an auteur. Buy his CD, and see him live if you can.

Angels and Outlaws.......2000-07-05

Excellent Texas Flavor Music. Great lyrics and music. This cd is a perfect follow-up to his first cd Highways, Heartaches and Honky Tonks. Great for kicking back and contemplating life its ownself.

Inspirational.......2000-04-19

Anyone who loves freedom and its expression in Texas and in the South will enjoy this remarkable album. It's not pop, it's for serious country music fans.

Average customer rating: In my opinion, the best of Control Machete great This CD is very disappointing Falta Fermin!!!!! CONTROL MACHETE: EXCELENTE CD!!!!!!

Uno, Dos: Bandera Control Machete Manufacturer: Universal Latino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Rap | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mucho Barato Artilleria Pesada, Presenta Solo Para Fanaticos Apocalypshit La Sangre Nunca Muere ASIN: B0000DG02A Release Date: 2003-11-11

Tracks:

1. Bandera
2. Bien, Bien
3. Como Ves
4. Paciencia
5. Toda La Casa
6. Nostalgia
7. En El Camino
8. El Apostador
9. De
10. Ahora
11. Nociones (En Alta)
12. Verbos
13. El Genio Del Dub

Customer Reviews:

In my opinion, the best of Control Machete.......2006-02-08

I requested several of Control Machete's albums for Christmas, and happened to receive this one first. I do not consider myself a hip-hop fan, nor do I speak very much Spanish. I read the reviews that perhaps implied that this album was not as good as the previous ones, but now in comparison I feel it is my favorite. Control Machete's previous albums were more reminiscent of earlier hip hop; their style was rough, their music unformed. This album is more polished and put together (perhaps to some people's dismay) but it has a much darker edge to it and is overall more fun for me than the other albums were. True, some of my favorite songs are on other albums, but overall I feel this album was the best investment as I truly appreciate each and every song. It has a quality to it that you can feel lacking in the earlier albums, and I could listen straight through this album again and again. If you are a first time experiencer of Control Machete, or perhaps have enjoyed a single or two, it is time to take the plunge and invest in one of the most creative groups around. You will not regret buying this CD.

great.......2006-01-13

i love the new control machete album. their style has changed but not to bad. it's a natural development now without fermin iv its different but still great. fresh music. the bonus vcd is also very good. my opinion is that its a great album with a lot of interesting creative music and art.

This CD is very disappointing.......2005-06-09

Oye huevones! If you liked the gutsy and catchy Control Machete with Fermin IV, then you probably will NOT like this CD. The writers now are obviously not as good as Fermin. There are no catchy tunes, the songs are monotonous and not interesting. Don't bother buying this!

Falta Fermin!!!!!.......2004-06-27

El disco no esta mal, pero se siente la ausencia de Fermin. El intercambio de los dos fue lo que mas me gusto del grupo. Sin Fermin suena desbalanceado. Se parece mucho al nuevo CD de Resorte con Pato. Como Artilleria Pesada no hay dos.

CONTROL MACHETE: EXCELENTE CD!!!!!!.......2004-02-19

EN ESTA NUEVA PRODUCCION LOS MACHETES VIENEN A RETOMAR EL LUGAR QUE, PARECIA HABIAN PERDIDO, CON UNO DOS:BANDERA, CONTROL MACHETE NOS ENTREGA 13 TEMAS+ UN VCD, DE PRIMER NIVEL, NO SOLO INCUYE EXCELENTES PARTICIPACIONES MUSICALES, SINO UNA SERIE DE VIDEOS U JUEGO DE IMAGENES, QUE VIENE ACOMPANANDO CADA CANCION. ALGUNOS TEMAS QUE ME PARECEN SUPER BIEN LOGRADOS SON:EN EL CAMINO, EL GENIO DEL DUB, COMO VES, Y PODRIA SEGUIR PORQUE EL DISCO ES REALMENTE MUY BUENO DE PRINCIPIO A FIN, PARA LAS PERSONAS QUE OPINAN QUE FERMIN IV, HACE FALTA EN LA BANDA, PUES NO NECESARIAMENTE, AUNQUE ES UN MUY BUEN MC, PATO Y TOY YO CREO QUE SON LA PARTE MAS ESENCIAL DE CONTROL MACHETE, OJALA Y FERMIN IV REGRESARA A CONTROL MACHETE. UNO DE LOS MEJORES DISCOS DEL 2003.

Average customer rating: Brian Burns is the Real Deal

Highways, Heartaches & Honky-Tonks Brian Burns Manufacturer: Bandera ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Heavy Weather Angels & Outlaws Border Radio Strikin Matches Simply Traditional ASIN: B00003GPR6 Release Date: 1999-11-23

Tracks:

1. Highways, Heartaches, & Honky Tonks
2. Lucy & Desi
3. Montgomery Street (Where Did The Good Ones Go?)
4. Whiskey-O
5. If You Don't Believe I Love You (Ask My Wife)
6. I Don't Live Here Anymore
7. Mexico In Mind
8. Little Angel Comes A-Walkin
9. Commerce & Pearl
10. Dallas After Midnight
11. Fire Ants
12. The Haunted Jukebox

Customer Reviews:

Brian Burns is the Real Deal.......2000-11-17

In this era when what currently passes for country music is what we used to call, well, rock'n'roll, with nary a decent songwriter on the horizon, Brian Burns is the Real Deal. You can hear the influences of Lefty Frizzell, Willie Nelson and the other greats of a bygone era, but with a fresh sound and lyrics. If you love the honkytonk sound that seems to have vanished, stop crying in your beer and get this CD!

Average customer rating: Charlie can draw the hometown crowds!!! Outsanding songwriting and a great singer!! Before Life of the Party Great modern honkytonk album I keep playing this one

Bandera Charlie Robinson Manufacturer: Vireo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Life of the Party Step Right Up Good Times Live Unleashed Live ASIN: B000005GG9 Release Date: 1996-08-06

Tracks:

1. Red Letter Day
2. She Leaves Her Heart At Home
3. Good Neighbor
4. Desperate Times
5. Where Do You Hide Your Heart
6. Always
7. Barlight
8. That's Good
9. I Don't Feel That Way
10. Only The Blues
11. Out Of Your Mind
12. I Am A Pilgrim

Album Description

Austin, TX based label releasing the best singer-songwriter, progressive country, folk, r&b, blues & jazz available, primarily from texas homegrown artists. also 2 releases recorded in london, england.

Customer Reviews:

Charlie can draw the hometown crowds!!!.......2006-04-24

I had no idea who Charlie Robison was until I had to go to the historic Cowboy Cabaret in my new hometown of Bandera, Texas to collect signatures on a petition. Charlie Robison, a local talent, was playing this historic Texas honkey tonk (which dates back, I believe, to the 1930s - and ALL the historic country music names have played here). Charlie essentially filled the house; people came form everywhere to listen to his big talent. I was busy getting signatures for Kinky Friedman's run for Texas governor while the full-house crowd filled the historic Cab for Charlie. When the backup band finished and Charlie and band started singing, it was as if I was back in Houston listening to the big names in country music who who had made it and played the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This guy has talent, and it's appreciated in his hometown. If you like country music Charlie has the talent -- and you also need to come someday to Bandera, Texas, the small Cowboy Capital of the World that draws world-class musicians to its honkey tonks and bars -- sometimes just for an impromtu jam session. Charlie is on the cusp of breaking in big in country music, judging from the crowds he draws.

Outsanding songwriting and a great singer!!.......2003-10-03

I was turned on to Charlie Robison by my nephew. He brought a copy of his second album Life of the Party and I immediately fell in love with it. I then got a copy of Bandera and I loved it even more.. This guy has to me what Steve Earle had in his early years, with Guitar Town and Exit 0.. This is an album about every day people getting caught up in the act of trying to live in this old world. Charlie Robison is an outstanding songwriter and a great singer as well.. If you like real country music with a twist and some soul get this album.. I listen to it all the time and I have been for over a year now.. I rank it right up there with Guitar Town.. It is well worth the bucks..

Before Life of the Party.......2003-03-28

What a great taste of music before major labels get thier paws on it. Don't sell out yet Charlie.

Great modern honkytonk album.......2002-11-23

This is probably Charlie Robison's best album to date... a great set of tuneful, tounge-in-cheek, wiseass honkytonk songs, chock full of great melodies and amiably snide humor. Thematically and vocally, this early, long-haired incarnation of Charlie Robison sounds a bit like what John Prine might have been like if he'd followed his hard country inclinations a bit further, rather than going the folkie route. At any rate, Robison has definitely got the goods, and this disc has one good song after another... Well worth tracking down a copy!

I keep playing this one.......2002-10-23

I happened to hear Charlie Robison on "Austin City Limits" one night, and promptly ordered all his CDs. It's true that "Bandera" is less polished than his later two CDs, which are also great. However, *this* is the one I keep popping in the CD player. "Desperate Times" is quite a song, "Red Letter Day" really sticks in my head .... In fact, there's not a bad track on it.

If you like folks like Townes Van Zandt, Billy Joe Shaver, Guy Clark, Waylon Jennnings, Lucinda Williams, etc. you oughta like this one.

Average customer rating: Masterpiece One of the 1970s Salsa era's high points...and a real masterpiece too.

Planté Bandera Tommy Olivencia Manufacturer: Fania / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Puerto Rico | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: El Conde Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound, Vol. 5 Salsa y Control Lucky 7 Arroz Con Habichuela ASIN: B000HCPTTI Release Date: 2006-09-12

Tracks:

1. Plante Bandera
2. Casimira
3. Como Novela de Amor
4. La Yumbae
5. Si Estas Herido
6. Evelio y La Rumba - Tommy Olivencia, Tommy Olivencia
7. Amor - Tommy Olivencia, Tommy Olivencia
8. Mi Pai Chango
9. Trucutu - Chamaco Ramirez

Customer Reviews:

Masterpiece.......2007-04-23

O.K here it goes.. Chamaco Ramirez is like on FIRE!! on this whole CD. Like he was in the Zone through all of these tracks. This is probably the greatest "sonero" of all time... Maelo gets the nod because of longevity. But man o man!! Chamaco is the Truth... Trucutu is the Gem. Plante Bandera is just the Anthem of the 70's. Seirously Chamaco is on FIRE in this album... Based on this album alone I would induct Chamaco Ramirez into Salsa's Hall of Fame.. That good!! Get this now!! Now!! Whew...

One of the 1970s Salsa era's high points...and a real masterpiece too........2006-09-14

No serious salsero should miss out on this CD as it's one of the greatest Puerto Rican Salsa recordings ever made. Olivencia and company give us some searing-hot and very funky "Salsa Dura" grooves suchas "Evelio Y La Rumba", "Si Estas Herido", "Casimira", "A La Yumbae" and the timeless title track. The late Chamaco Ramirez gives some of his wittiest, funkiest and powerful soneos (improvisations) which serve as a perfect compliment to the musicians' take-no-prisoners and fiery playing. This new and digitally remastered version offers considerably better sound quality than the previously available CD and at a lower price. If you don't yet have this CD all I can say is... GET IT Now!!!

Average customer rating:

Aurora: Opera Arias Manufacturer: Avie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Boito, Arrigo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mascagni | Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ponchielli | Ponchielli, Amilcare | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jose Cura - Puccini Arias / Domingo Artist Portrait Jose Cura Song of Love Boleros The Painted Veil ASIN: B00007EA3N Release Date: 2002-01-01

Music Album:

1. Billy and the Kid
2. Born to Be Hurt: The Anthology 1966-1982
3. Break in the Storm
4. Cattle Call/Thereby Hangs a Tale [Import]
5. Christmas With Marty Robbins
6. Classic Cash
7. Classic Christmas
8. Collison Course/The Wheel
9. Country Superstar Christmas 3
10. Covers

Music Album