MIAMI, FL. (Nacional Records) - The Platinum-Selling, Grammy-Nominated Colombian Musical Icons Are Back With Their First New Studio Album in Five Years
The Highly-Anticipated Follow Up to Breakthrough Album 'Gozo Poderoso', 'Oye' (Nacional Records) Features the First Single "Complemento"
"Musical mavericks often reject the past; this Colombian electro-rock duo is dragging its traditions into the present, marinating its songs in South American rhythms." -TIME MAGAZINE
"Aterciopelados ("Velvety Ones") are one of the most important and mostlikable bands in current Latin rock. The group is led by the songwriters Andrea Echeverri, the lead singer, and Hector Buitrago, the bassist. They annex and combine styles with a merry disregard for boundaries: new wave, lounge music, reggae, bossa nova, electro, hard rock, bolero, Mexican banda, house, rumba-rock and straightforward pop anthems, not to mention surf-rock lead-guitar lines." -NEW YORK TIMES
Aterciopelados are back! With the critical and commercial success of their previous Grammy-nominated album 'Gozo Poderoso', Aterciopelados landed on the Top 10 of the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart as well as a coveted appearance on the 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno'. The multiple Grammy-nominated Colombian pop/alternative act returns with their first new studio album in five years, 'OYE' (Nacional Records).
Aterciopelados co-founders Andrea Echeverri (vocals, guitars) and Hector Buitrago (bass, arrangements, producer) both released attention-grabbing solo albums in the past year (Echeverri's received two Grammy nominations), further building anticipation for the band's new studio set. The new disc is produced by Hector Buitrago from Aterciopelados and mixed by Thom Russo (Johnny Cash, Juanes, Kinky).
With 'Oye', Aterciopelados return to a more organic, rock sound reminiscent of their earlier work on albums like 'La Pipa de La Paz' (Peace Pipe). "Complemento", the album's first single, is an upbeat declaration of love from someone who has found her soulmate; the person that complements her. The album also features Aterciopelados' trademark social and political commentary on songs like 'Oye Mujer' which asks of women "are you a human being, or the erotic fantasy of some guy?" and 'Paces', a call to action for peace. In support of the new album, Aterciopelados will kick off a major market U.S. tour in late October and will return to the States for additional tour dates in 2007.
Aterciopelados formed in Bogota, Colombia in the early 90's debuting with 1994 debut album 'Con El Corazon en La Mano' rising to fame in Colombia and internationally performing in such respected venues as the Hollywood Bowl and Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional.
