Russian Red Fuerteventura

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Tracklist:
1. Everyday Everynight
2. The Sun the Trees
3. I Hate You but I Love You
4. Braver Soldier
5. Fuerteventura
6. The Memory is Cruel
7. Tarantino
8. My Love is Gone
9. January 14th
10. Nick Drake
11. A Hat
12. Mi Cancion 7


Release Date: 01/01/2011

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rasputin CONTRIBUTOR (189 Reviews)

September 29th, 2011 | 17 replies | 2,503 views

Summary: a stronger breeze.

6 of 6 thought this review was well written

Following the success of her 2008 released debut album I Love Your Glasses, Lourdes Hernandez has further accentuated her brand of folk pop with subtle strains of complexity and eloquence. It has become an overused description now, but her songwriting has inarguably 'matured' to the point of confidence - Fuerteventura does not display the imbalance that Russian Red's debut did. I Love Your Glasses was a collection of songs that did meld together to some extent, but it's clear from her new record that Hernandez has streamlined her ability to write a whole album rather than a handful of songs. There is cohesion, and it's certainly a pleasure to hear.

What is perhaps most satisfying about this album is the way that Hernandez's chirpy pop aesthetic melds with her occasional bouts of wistfulness and nostalgia. These songs have a somewhat simple foundation, but the record maintains its mood throughout. From the upbeat 'The Sun the Trees' to the contemplative 'Tarantino', Fuerteventura flows through its songs with utmost ease. The several duds that were on the first album are nonexistent here, solidifying the album as a purely natural and authentic progression from its predecessor. It's safe to say that Russian Red has now cemented itself into its genre - Fuerteventura plays like a charm, and not just because a gorgeous Spanish girl sings it.

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rasputin
Contributing Reviewer
September 29th 2011



14001 Comments


quick write-up

Mordecai.
September 29th 2011



8023 Comments


quick pos. she's such a cutie

taylormemer
September 29th 2011



4014 Comments


Nice man.

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Deviant.
Staff Reviewer
September 29th 2011



24703 Comments


Sounds really good

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rasputin
Contributing Reviewer
September 29th 2011



14001 Comments


thanks bro

album is still sinking in, but I think it has much more longevity than the debut (which I still irregularly listen to)

Kubrick
September 29th 2011



662 Comments


I'm envious of your ability to be so concise. Nice review.

porch
September 29th 2011



6494 Comments


sounds cool, will check out

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rasputin
Contributing Reviewer
September 29th 2011



14001 Comments


I'm envious of your ability to be so concise. Nice review.


cheers bro

i can be unconcise too

AngelofDeath
Contributing Reviewer
September 29th 2011



14899 Comments


Giving Adam a run for his money with this short-and-to-the-point shit lol.

That said, I think I'd enjoy this, so time to take 'er for a spin.

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Wizard
September 29th 2011



15848 Comments


folk pop

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Aids
September 29th 2011



14029 Comments


you're mad good at writing short reviews.

this sounds cool

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BallsToTheWall
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September 29th 2011



36782 Comments


Good review, clearly need to hear this.

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rasputin
Contributing Reviewer
September 30th 2011



14001 Comments


thanks dudes

you're mad good at writing short reviews.


for albums like this, the shorter the better. nobody wants to read a lengthy deconstruction of a pop album. it works for certain records (i.e. Animals), but most just need a concise and brief overview.

Wizard
September 30th 2011



15848 Comments


Good review too buddy ; ), I just don't get how folk and pop could sound good. Maybe it's time to tryyyyyyyyyyyyy something new?

Aids
September 30th 2011



14029 Comments


but most just need a concise and brief overview.


yeah that's very true. this site needs more reviews like this. Whenever I motivate myself to actually write one it comes out way too long. Oh well.

rasputin
Contributing Reviewer
September 30th 2011



14001 Comments


Good review too buddy ; ), I just don't get how folk and pop could sound good. Maybe it's time to tryyyyyyyyyyyyy something new?


it's just poppy folk from a singer-songwriter, pretty standard stuff. she has a distinct voice too, which makes it better.

yeah that's very true. this site needs more reviews like this. Whenever I motivate myself to actually write one it comes out way too long. Oh well.


my briefness probably stems from laziness, to be honest

rasputin
Contributing Reviewer
October 2nd 2011



14001 Comments


'tarantino' is such a good track



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