Describing their style as „Latin Desert & Funeral Party“ music, Opez clearly go their own special way. But listen to the debut album „Dead Dance“ and you will find that this path is quite an exciting one. Set in a haunting environment of acoustic instruments and an expertly stylish production, the twelve songs recorded by Italian musicians Massi Amadori and Francesco Tappi are a journey into a twilight world of emotion and imagination.
With additional musicians like Fabio Paglierani, an expert in dub who brings a echoing twist to the sultry groove of “Adriatica” and “Carlos Primero” or Fabio “Mocambo” Tozzi who puts “Estelita”, “Diavolanza”, “Malinco” and “Libre” into an authentic Fifties environment “Dead Dance” is a band affair. The vocals of Annalisa Bartolini on “Carlos Primero” and “Sangoda”, as well as Dimitri “Didi” Mazzs on “Malinco”, add to the complete picture.
Out on Agogo Records, available at Bandcamp, HHV or iTunes. Stream the entire album below …