This is Michael Mixerr. Today I will review Vallejo - Stereo.
The Stereo album was written in the span of 2001-2002. Sony and RED Distribution were supposed to be the distributors for the Stereo album in 2002 which due to label politics and poor marketing did not work out well. Vallejo was to import their album to Mexico as they had planned out and desired, but instead Sony imported Stereo to Japan instead of Mexico. That was against their wishes causing Vallejo to depart with Sony in January 2002 leaving the Stereo album to be released on the Vallejo Music Group (VMG) label instead. The album was released in 2002.
However Sony distributed early copies of the album to other countries. Sony distributed the album to countries such as Japan, US, Costa Rica, UK, Taiwan, and Honduras. Some copies made their way to Mexico. Most copies were imported to Japan and Taiwan among other countries.
The Vallejo band does an excellent job covering Wall of Voodoo - Mexican Radio on the track Mexican Radio. They use the sound of Latin rock to give the song a more modernized feel to it. It’s a mixture of Spanish rock and Latin rock. The sound is so fresh and updated! Mexican Radio is the highlight track and best track off of the Stereo album. (This is the bonus track for the Stereo album.)
Take A Ride has both elements of funk, rock, and blues a sultry feel to the latin rhythms. The song Take A Ride is the album’s intro. The party is on with Vallejo as they take a ride downtown. The acoustics and instrumentation are perfect.
Downtown has both elements of funk, rock, and blues with a sultry feel to the latin rhythms. The party is on with Vallejo as they take a ride downtown.
Rock Americano is a Latin rock crossover song by Vallejo. It’s one of those songs you will want to hear live. Rock Americano is another song that has the element of rock and funk with a sultry feel to the latin rhythms. Take notice of the percussion selection used. This song is just fun and you will love it!
Let's Talk About It is a sincere heartfelt song of emotion. Let’s Talk About It educates to talk about our problems to someone rather than just walk away or run away. The Vallejo band comes up with a solution to the problem by saying “Let’s talk about it.” Let's Talk About It has the element of rock with a sultry feel to the latin rhythms.
Wait For Me has a more acoustic rhythmic feel to it than all the other songs off the Stereo album. The acoustics and percussion are what set this song apart from the other songs on this album.
Vices is a song that has a dark vibe and mood to it with a rock rhythm. Vices is an original composition written by the Vallejo band.
The 2002 Stereo album should have gone 5x gold or 8x platinum and hit the BillBoard! Stereo should have at least gone gold. Sony dropped the ball on Vallejo by not distributing this album to Mexico. This album was excellent. No filler tracks on any of the album.
Stereo is considered by Vallejo fans to be the 'fan fave’ and a classic among their other albums. Stereo is the “must have album” for any Vallejo fan old or new alike. In fact, Stereo is the best Vallejo album of 2002. They play awesome music without loosing their edge. Stereo is the soundtrack for a party because you can't help but get in a good mood when you listen or hear any of their songs. Vallejo is a great Latin rock crossover group.
I rate this album, Stereo, 5/5*****!!
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