Big Bang

http://nanobotrock.com/reviews/623

-Clay’s Take- Big Bang: Sin Renuncia A La Esperanza (Hope Not Given Up)

http://nanobotrock.com/reviews/586

-Greg’s Take- Big Bang: Sin renuncia a la esperanza

We (as people) tend to shelter ourselves to a particular genre or even to a few bands when it comes to musical taste. On occasion we’ll venture beyond our little wall of safety to a new style and are amazed to find there is more out there. Very rarely do we ever venture to another language. (más…)

http://jesterjaymusic.blogspot.com/2011/08/cd-review-big-bang-sin-renuncia-la.html

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

CD review – Big Bang, Sin renuncia a la esperanza (2010)

Spanish rockers mix up modern and alternative influences

Big Bang from Barcelona may share a name with bands from Norway and South Korea, but their sound is a unique mix of alternative and modern rock along with a metallic aftertaste. Hearing Sin renuncia a la esperanza, it’s easy to imagine the band growing up on a weird mix of Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, and Frank Zappa veterans like Steve Vai and Mike Keneally. That Zappa-inspired modern rock is a fundamental part of Big Bang’s iconic sound, but it’s always leavened by a hard rock edge. It’s a seamless transition that exercises both the inner headbanger and appreciation of what Zappa called «stunt guitar». (más…)