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Quirky, pixieish Mexican multi-instrumentalist Natalia Lafourcade followed up the off-kilter pop of her debut with the surprising decision to form an actual band, Natalia y la Forquetina. The resulting music is more rocking than that of Lafourcade's earlier solo disc without losing any of her individuality. The songs combine disco rhythms with pulsing basslines and analog synths, with guitars indebted more to new wave than post-punk. And while Lafourcade's vocals are a little more assertive and less chirpy than on her debut, even on fast, aggressive tracks like "Ser Humano" or "El Amor Es Rosa," she never loses her seemingly innate good cheer. There are some side trips away from rock, too, including several acoustic ballads and the closing track, "Un Pato," an interpretation of the bossa nova song "O Pato" on which Lafourcade sings both lead and backing vocals. The production by Emmanuel del Real of Café Tacuba is crisp and clean, letting the band's interaction hold the listener's attention with a minimum of sonic trickery. CASA is a more narrowly focused album than her self-titled disc, because of the relatively straightforward arrangements and limited instrumental palette. Some might argue that 15 songs over 53 minutes is too much of a good thing, and a few could have been shaved away. But ultimately, the disc only serves to prove that Lafourcade is a serious talent, and not the tool of heavy-handed producers.
Natalia y la Forquetina: Natalia Lafourcade (vocals, guitar); Chanona (guitar, bass guitar); Levi (flute); Yuno (accordion, keyboards); Alonso (drums, programming); Chepo (percussion).
Additional personnel: Aureo Baqueiro (acoustic guitar); MEME (Moog synthesizer).
This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Natalia Lafourcade Casa Songs Casa Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Hands Down!
I have always been a fan of Natalia Y la Forquetina and hands down!! this is a awesome c.d. the different beats and tempos with great lyrics makes this c.d. great... I LOVE IT! no need to skip any tracks (that rarely ever happens) so congrats to this AWESOME band!!
Submitted by Kickasslatina24 (So Cal.)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Cómprenlo!!--- Buy it!!
Excelent cd!!!
Submitted by flare_judgement (Monterrey nuevo leon, México)
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I must say, this album is not nearly as good as the first one. But let me first explain that "Natalia LaFourcade" was a brilliant album, of a world-class calibre.
I don't know if Natalia truly is a singer-song writer; the complexity and maturity of the songs and the craft of the compilations led me to question how an 18 year old girl could originate such wonderful music. I have never seen her in concert: perhaps her performance may yet verify the veracity of this claim. Nonetheless, the resulting "Natalia Lafourcade" was a great flow of melody and song. It was, in effect a great delicacy of a promising young artist.
To return to the current disc, let me praise the courage of all the artists and producers. Despite falling short of the first production, "Casa" includes the bossa nova roots (O Pato, a previous production) as well new experiments like "Tic Tac". The power of her voice can be heard in "Cuarto Encima", and "Casa" is a feel-good romantic song in which the same voice seems as smooth as silk. This continues a trend in the improvement of the quality of Mexican music, of what once was a romantic-ballad wasteland during the 70's and the 80's.
Natalia has been compared to Bebe, the flamenco fusion artist. This comparison must be based in talent alone, as the music genres are quite different. Julieta Venegas, a closer comparison, succeeds much like Natalia in maintaining a distinct musical character. Bebel Gilberto also comes to mind, for the exact same reason.
No matter what genre you prefer, however, I dare say that you would be pleased to hear the soft melody of Natalia's voice. Don't be fooled by her young looks: both her albums denote a complexity often lacking in young pop stars. But don't take my word for it. Buy it, and make your own judgment. I doubt you will be disappointed.
Submitted by Art Mendoza (Vancouver, CANADA)
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