Siconauta @ Spanish Cultural Centre
1 june 2006

Siconauta, headed by the multitalented Ari Brickman, launched their debut album “Duele” (on the fonarte label) to a packed house on the patio of the Spanish Cultural Centre. They play a particular brand of rock that at times almost sounds slowed down, like a finger placed lightly on vinyl. Blues, downbeat rock lapsing into jazz (even bossa?) combine to produce reflective, lazy tunes collected on an impressive first album.

With Yamil Rezc on drums things were given a strangely familiar feel. He presently seems to be in an incredibly productive mood, post-Morbo, playing with Sub Division and producing Los Musicos de Jose’s first album through his “phantom” label Staya Discos. The addition of Alfonso from La Barranca playing bass for one track gave added bite to the evening’s entertainment and he was given a tremendous reception by an incredibly mixed audience in terms of age and style; testament to the appeal of this particular brand of rock.

The only complaint on the night was that it was all over too quickly. With such a large crowd it may have been a perfect opportunity to introduce a new act to an unsuspecting audience. Album launches are always a strange affair and the tendency is to lapse into self-indulgence. On this particular occasion it was probably justified seeing as the top floor had an evening of electronic for those feeling like carrying on the party with a slightly higher bpm.