Totimoshi ¿Mysterioso?
Crucial Blast Records CBR46 August 9th, 2005
By Jason Jordan
Perhaps the greatest strides Totimoshi have made toward fame is touring with Melvins, and being compared to them. Funnily enough, though, on this record several disparities converge but its as if the trios attributes were meant to be combined in a such a unique, lively way. And, consequently, this re-release of 2002s ¿Mysterioso? is nothing less than an edifying piece of music that noticeably leans in an experimental direction.
On this second disc the first being the self-released Totimoshi the Californians have thirty-five minutes to present, and most of it tends to be strangely addicting. I know its a generalization, but everything about Totimoshi is charismatic, especially Tony Aguilars out-of-the-ordinary vocals hes not worried about proper enunciation here, people. Throwing in Meg Castellanoss catchy, rumbling bass lines (most apparent in Oblivion) and Zamoras accessible drumming is like the proverbial frosting on the cake. Zamora played on ¿Mysterioso?, but hes no longer with the group. Arguably, however, Im sure the new guy is able to fill his predecessors shoes. Plus, as you may have read about in the interview, there are some atypical things lurking about on this album just pining for discovery.
This isnt fresh material, per se, though ¿Mysterioso? shouldnt be written off for its age nor for its unconventional content. With tunes like Float and The Bleed, I fully envision this three-piece doing well in an intimate setting, as the songs demand undivided attention in order to do their bidding. Nevertheless, Totimoshi have a shitload of replay value for the listener who isnt necessarily grafted to everyday styles of music.
8/10
UltimateMetals Interview with Totimoshi
Official Totimoshi Website
Official Crucial Blast Records Website
Crucial Blast Records CBR46 August 9th, 2005
By Jason Jordan
Perhaps the greatest strides Totimoshi have made toward fame is touring with Melvins, and being compared to them. Funnily enough, though, on this record several disparities converge but its as if the trios attributes were meant to be combined in a such a unique, lively way. And, consequently, this re-release of 2002s ¿Mysterioso? is nothing less than an edifying piece of music that noticeably leans in an experimental direction.
On this second disc the first being the self-released Totimoshi the Californians have thirty-five minutes to present, and most of it tends to be strangely addicting. I know its a generalization, but everything about Totimoshi is charismatic, especially Tony Aguilars out-of-the-ordinary vocals hes not worried about proper enunciation here, people. Throwing in Meg Castellanoss catchy, rumbling bass lines (most apparent in Oblivion) and Zamoras accessible drumming is like the proverbial frosting on the cake. Zamora played on ¿Mysterioso?, but hes no longer with the group. Arguably, however, Im sure the new guy is able to fill his predecessors shoes. Plus, as you may have read about in the interview, there are some atypical things lurking about on this album just pining for discovery.
This isnt fresh material, per se, though ¿Mysterioso? shouldnt be written off for its age nor for its unconventional content. With tunes like Float and The Bleed, I fully envision this three-piece doing well in an intimate setting, as the songs demand undivided attention in order to do their bidding. Nevertheless, Totimoshi have a shitload of replay value for the listener who isnt necessarily grafted to everyday styles of music.
8/10
UltimateMetals Interview with Totimoshi
Official Totimoshi Website
Official Crucial Blast Records Website
