Aliento De Perro

Reviews

Aliento De Perro Éxitos Rotundos??? LP

A new collection from these Buenos Aires punk vets that compiles thirteen tracks across their almost two-and-a-half-decade deep catalog. These tracks are melodic and catchy, with a palpable playfulness to them that makes it feel like settling into a sugary-cereal-fueled Saturday morning cartoon marathon. Purists will always have something to say about “best of” compilations, but if they serve as gateways to finding your new favorite band, then they’re doing their job. Even as a compilation, the sequencing of the tracks feels deliberate, creating some nice dynamism throughout—“Me Kedo Conmigo” is a great change of pace the listener might not even know was needed ‘til it hits, and then the fun ramps right back up with the ensuing “Tal Vez.” A sunny collection that deserves the windows down, volume up treatment. 

Aliento De Perro Más de 30 Años… LP

Villa Rosa’s group of four that’s been around for decades in the Argentinian punk rock scene delivers nine tracks of well-executed, mid-paced classic punk rock in less than sixteen minutes—anthemic and deeply felt, bursting with passion, existentialism, and love adventures, with a twist of nihilistic, gloomier humor and views. Punk rock poetry lessons from the barrio with uplifting but also laconic, melancholic features between the lyrics and music, as the whole album is a progression through feelings, experiences, and situations from touring, lovelife, and the regular course of living. The band replicates highly energetic live gigs with a deep connection with the audience, anthemic palm-muting, and sing-along encores, exuding attitude and feeling that creates a great atmosphere. Favorite tracks: “Antisocial,” “Montevideo Me Dicem” and “Nada de Nada.” Go pogo with them, highly recommended.