Amidst the continuous and enjoyable struggle the survivor of an indie rock n' roll band has become, Puta Volcano are building up their legacy and fanbase, one gig, one album, one song at the time.
Puta Volcano
Athens, Greece
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1.
Re-Entry 00:00
2.
Entropica 00:42
3.
Venus Lullaby 05:10
4.
First Light 08:55
5.
Black Box 12:36
6.
Sugar Cube 16:56
7.
Echoing Icons 20:14
8.
Primitive Data 21:55
9.
Apnea 26:27
10.
Torus 29:10
11.
Space Blanket 33:25
12.
Kassandra's Gift 37:40
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While nobody argues the importance of a debut album in setting the ground rules of existence for a rock band and the absolute necessity of a solid sophomore follow up record to establish their presence, it’s the third art installment that will either make, or break them. Puta Volcano, after a number of active years, a larger number of adrenaline-high live shows and an even larger number of loyal supporters, have come to the moment that will define their longevity. “AMMA” is the latest offering from the Athens, Greece based quartet and finds them in a deeply reconciling phase between the introspective artistry and the energetic riffage delivery that both have been trademarks of their sound.
This collection of songs reflects the whereabouts of a band who illustrates the well documented character of their craft and simultaneously branches out to new territories, using bits and pieces of novelties, that make the exploration of this album a detailed nit-picking adventure for the listener.
No one in their right minds would fix what isn’t broken, so the already known Mediterranean mixture of heavy alternative tunes, enhanced with forward thinking american desert classic rock sounds is loudly present once again. Now, if the elitist listener might consider that the scale is somewhat tipped more towards the Tool side of the uplifting harmonies in contrast to the traditional Soundgarden straight forwardness, “AMMA” wouldn’t be a record to argue with that.
Produced by Johnny Tercu and recorded at Unreal Studios in Athens, Greece, by Nick Dimitrakakos and Alex Bolpasis, “AMMA” captures the moment for one of the most stand-out Greek rock bands, through the heavy and clear sound mastering by Alex Ketenjian.
A series of EU tour dates is planned out for the spring of 2020, bringing the volcanic rock n roll on the road.
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released March 13, 2020
All songs written, composed and performed by Puta Volcano (except Re-entry and Echoing Icons written, composed and performed by Alex Pi)
Lyrics written by Alex Pi (Entropica, Venus Lullaby, Black Box, Sugar Cube and Primitive Data),
Anna Papathanasiou (Torus) Steve Stefanidis (Apnea, Space Blanket), Alex Pi and Anna Papathanasiou (First Light, Kassandra’s Gift)
Produced by Johnny Tercu
Recorded by Alex Ketenjian, Nick Dimitrakakos and Alex Bolpasis
