Look Mexico: This is Animal Music

The Indie Review
By Sean Duregger
September 20, 2007

Artist: Look Mexico
Album: This is Animal Music
Label: Lujo Records
Rating:

Look Mexico is a breath of fresh air in a sea of mediocrity in today’s music scene. Their full length This is Animal Music invokes elements of “vintage emo” and reminds me of all the bands I fell in love with and still love today (Sunny Day Real Estate, The Appleseed Cast, Mineral.) Too many bands today are trying to fit into the mold of what I call “trendy emo goth” and Look Mexico have pushed aside all the trendy bull-shit and have released a masterpiece that will stand the test of time and become one of the great albums of 2007.

Now, that’s not to say this is a straight “emo” record. There are elements of vintage emo blended with Americana, Jazz, and a hint of Experimental thrown into the mix. This isn’t a paint by numbers album and has plenty for the listener to digest. Every song on this album is interesting and support and built on each other. This is definitely not an album that’s main goal is to support a couple singles. This is an album that has been thoughtfully and carefully been pieced together by a band that has genuine interest and passion in the music they are creating.

Look Mexico have created an enjoyable, unexpected and genuine masterpiece with great production and memorable songs. Look Mexico is a band that is here to stay a while, so pick up This is Animal Music and get to know this amazing band!

Stand Out Tracks:

“You Come Into My House, While I Sleep”
“Done and Done.”
“I Promise We’ll Swing for the Fences”