Pinata Protest Plethora

This appears to be the first full length CD by this South Texas band and it is pretty rad, actually. At times it sounds like a combination of The Dropkick Murphys and a Mexican mariachi band, at other times I think I hear the elements of Klezmer punk in it… This music is full of so much heart and soul of the modern North American/Mexican latin influence and the great thing is these guys are having a full on party here! Along with the Spanish lyrics that sart off the CD there’s the horns and mariachi accordian as well as a scorching electric guitar. The words change to English a bit later on and again I swear I hear the swaggar of Irish/Brit punk in there. It’s refreshing to say the least, a very fun CD. The title is reminiscent of the Ramones’ Beat Up The Brat… And pinatas, seriously, what a grim way to teach the little ones to take out their aggression. Punk rawk!!! (sautexmedia.com, myspace.com/pinataprotest) RR

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