Gringo Star
Count Yer Lucky Stars
Gigantic Music
The oddly-named Gringo Star have returned with their second album, Count Yer Lucky Stars, a distinctive and fun Rock βnβ Roll album. It is comprised of a blend of Classic Rock, 1950-60βs Pop and Garage influenced Punk. All of the group members rotate playing instruments, which brings more diversity to their collective sound. At times, tracks are reminiscent of the Pixies, with songs like βShadowβ with its unexpected yelps and cries, and βYou Want Itβ featuring cool guitar melodies and the unique vocals of Nick Furgiuele. You will find the β50s and β60s Pop influences in tracks like βGot Itβ and βJessicaβ with their catchy and harmonious choruses. βCount Yer Lucky Starsβ is one of the best tracks on the album with its upbeat drums, handclapping and rockinβ guitar riffs.
The band consists of four βGringosβ: founding brothers Nick and Pete Furgiuele, Pete DeLorenzo and Christopher Kaufman; and they all contribute to the songwriting in addition to playing all the instruments. Produced by Ben Allen (Animal Collective, Gnarls Barkley, and Deerhunter), this album is brimming with explosive talent, itβs sure to rock βyerβ socks off.
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SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: GRINGO STAR – COUNT YER LUCKY STARS
Raquel Dreesen