Bacilos - Sin VergA¼enza

The Miami-based Colombian pop/rock/tropical fusionists Bacilos evolve with a new maturity on this 12-track CD. Singer/songwriter Jorge Villamizar eschews simple romantic pop fare for something more in line with his 30-something perspective. Sin Verguenza offers commentary on issues of social-political import ("Sangre Americana"), cocaine wars ("La Olla"), and innocent times ("En Los '70s"). The usual Bacilos tools are in full bloom from cool vocal harmonies and crisp melodic hooks to rocking guitars and party dance rhythms, all spiced by the occasional horns, violins, and banjos. "Miro La Luna y Pienso en ti," is an instantly catchy tropical bolero. The feeling throughout is a relaxed joy. There's the laid-back Beatlesque rhythms of "Colores Colores," a simple tune about racial unity, fueled by the sharp banjo picking by Brazilian producer Tom Capone. Another highlight is "Porque Brillamos," a slow, guitar-fueled song where Villamizar philosophically questions the intent and the limits of love. --Ramiro Burr Amazon.com

Mas maduro

I loved this CD. Being an immigrant myself, I've always identified with the lyrics and experiences related in their songs, as with the rythms. This last album seemed to me less anxious, and more contemplative. Bacilos' music is like a microsm of the larger latin american immigrant experience in Miami, and this CD confirms that narrative. They manage to express that reality in a unpretentious genuine way and it feels good. April 26, 2008

Nitido

Quede encantada con CARALUNA y esperaba ansiosa este CD. Me desencante al escucharlo en principio ya que esparaba mucho ritmo como el CD anterior. Sin embargo, en la medida que lo escuchaba entendi que este CD tiene un corte mas maduro, acabado y que no apelaron tanto al ritmo pegajoso esta vez (pienso que porque ya consiguieron "su primer millon" :)

PASOS DE GIGANTES, LA MEXICANA y FELIZ CONMIGO son los mas ritmicos.

Me encanta EN LOS 70, se que a todos los que nacimos y/o crecimos en esa decada nos traera buenos recuerdos (principalmente el del anticristo)

Ahora bien mi preferido es GUERRAS PERDIDAS, una lirica profunda y un ritmo que te arrastra, te invita a cerrar los ojos y perderte en el mundo de esta cancion.

Si esperas un CD con ritmo, ni lo compres. Si esperas un trabajo maduro que debes sentarse a analizar y disfrutar, este CD consolidara tu relacion con BACILOS.
January 22, 2006

Better vocals, great songs

After their previous album produced a couple of hits, Bacilos went back to the drawing board. Singer and writer Jorge Villamiz honed his vocal technique. Sinverguenza takes Bacilos to a new level of music-making. Some songs on this album offer social commentary, others are about human relationships. No two songs are alike. It is impossible to determine which will be radio hits, as all offer something unique. This album is a leap forward for Bacilos in music making. This is a much better, mature, and talented group than in their previous album. If you liked their previous album, or if you just like great modern latin music, buy this album. June 15, 2005

A Step Backwards

I think Bacilos would be well-served to go back to the drawing board. This album sounds like they did not put the work in to write some excellent songs; the music's sound is not very memorable, the lyrics aren't very memorable, and it's almost as if they just changed the words from bad songs from their previous albums to make this one. I saw them in concert in Virginia, and unfortunately they were so caught up in promoting their albums that they played two of their most famous songs two or three times, and alienated a number of fans there who were previously Bacilos-lovers (and emerged as more impressed with upstarts such as CABAS). So, I agree with the other reviewer that rated this CD a bust. Save your money for emerging latin rock stars such as Locos Por Juana, rather than a Bacilos that is not putting its best effort forwards. April 21, 2005

Pleasantly Surprised

I had low expectationsfor this album, and my perceptions of where the group might be headed turned out to be false. I originally had beleived that they would be another latin group who only managed to produce a one wonder album. They show signs of different maturation in this album from their first album Caraluna, with soulful songs such as Sangre Americana while staying true to their roots of fun pop latin funk with songs like Pasos de Gigante, and Colores. Definitely an album that can be enjoyed from beginning to end. January 18, 2005

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