• Desert Culture raise the Texas bar with their latest release ‘They’re not Gone’

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    Dramabob Posted On April 8, 2017
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    Portions of this review were originally published on Indie Voice Blog.

    One of the best things about Texas is that so many of its artists are unafraid of combining different musical styles into their own creations.  Desert Culture fits that description to a “T,” combining surf rock, country, and Latin into a unique combination that is reminiscent of Dick Dale and the music of the movie Pulp Fiction. 

    From the first notes of “Buffalo,” it becomes immediately obvious that this is a work of musical genius.  It is clearly the type of album you put on and then listen straight through, as every song builds on its predecessor, culminating in a musical climax that is worth the wait.

    The guitar work throughout and especially in “Terlingua” would make Dick Dale proud.  It is precise and clear and a joy to the ears.  That joy continues in “Badlands” and throughout the remainder of the album.

    All hail to Daniel Vega and Desert Culture, who are setting the bar extremely high and whose music is like an oasis in a desert, providing much needed audio relief to our day-to-day dreariness.

    Recommendation:  This one is a true no-brainer – you simply MUST Get It.  This album is scheduled for release on April 28, but we highly recommend you pre-order it today.




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