La Buena Vida

Band: La Buena Vida
Also Check Out: Yo La Tengo, Devotchka, Belle and Sebastian
Location: San Sebastián, Spain



So you get sick of listening to the same Mexican version of Hawthorne Heights and Spanish pop just makes you think of all the happy people that aren't you. Well, if you're looking for something much less menacing you should take a step towards a better life.

"La Buena Vida" translates to "The Good Life" in English. For this band's sound think Yo La Tengo and a little Belle and Sebastian. They've got mostly soft guitars but they mix in all sorts of other sounds in there very nicely. I'm a big fan of the horns, the short solos they have in their music are awes.

This band has some good staying power, they're so relaxed that they're not at all overbearing, but at the same time they have some very memorable songs that don't just get lost in the mix. The lead singer has a low wispy voice, so if you've got anything against girl singers you need not worry here.

Check out the video and don't forget the MP3, it's a must-listen!




La Buena Vida: Mi Año Natural MP3
Official Site: http://www.lapaginadelabuenavida.com/

"Ahora que te vas pediré perdón y dirás que no
y estará muy bien, ya sabes por qué
Yo me esconderé, ahora que te vas
Ya no saldré más; dime para qué, si no te voy a ver"

-Que Nos Va A Pasar