Toxicosmos #4

Toxicosmos

SORIA ROAD
Edi Clavo
Against Editorial | 2018
Just turned thirty years of one of Gabinete Caligari's most celebrated albums, A book has just been published with the authoritative signature of Edi Clavo, original member and co-author of the songs of the Madrid band. 273 pages that narrate the adventures and misadventures of the group and the recording of the album: the difficulty of finding a good rehearsal space when they did not yet have sufficient pedigree, rehearsal and composition days, or his pluses and minuses with the record company on issues such as the austere album cover. A pleasant reading book with which to relive years gone by., full of proper nouns, references to the eighties and a good collection of black and white photos to put the finishing touch on the last pages.

CORRE, ROCKER
Sabino Mendez
Anagram | 2018
He rock country has some names written in capital letters and one of them is Sabino Méndez. Capable of moving several generations with his compositions for Loquillo y los Trogloditas, was a witness, protagonist and survivor of a golden era in national music. A book written ago 18 years that is now being published again and that in an autobiographical way reveals its most personal side, since when he shared concerns and records with a very young Loquillo or they went out for a walk to show off their leather jackets, until the success of the joint band, musical anecdotes with well-known characters from the Madrid and Catalan scenes, sex (not so much) and drugs (many), all with a sharp sincerity that hooks you from the first page. Another essential document to know the eighties in Spain.

DISCO LOCAL:
JUNE’S KALEIDOSCOPE
Brave journey into the english sea
Self-published | 2018
Arantxa is a Valencian living in London. Piano, Beautiful string arrangements and her very personal voice are the ingredients of this EP of five intimate songs that also have their high and exciting points..

NATIONAL DISC:
EAST WEST
Electric gear (Right Here, Right Now) | 2018
The second work of the Vic Est Oest quintet is loaded with melodies pop about predominant electronic music in its ten songs sung in Catalan. Very nice to listen to, It's the perfect album for a spring day..

INTERNATIONAL DISC:
SOFT REGIME
Hard feelings Elefant Records | 2018
If we tell you that there is a former member of Baxendale here you can already imagine where the shots are going. Effervescent Europop with sweet female voice at the forefront, ideal for the most modern dance floor or to listen to with your headphones while walking through a big city.