LIMONADA “LimoNada”
plus one bonus track
Although they sprung
ready-made from of the ashes of legendary candombe/beat group
El Kinto, one of the best-kept secrets from Uruguay’s
musical mythology is nevertheless the group of musicians who
recorded one album as Limonada. So what happened? The story
starts with the end of El Kinto, when band leader and iconoclastic
maniac Eduardo Mateo decided to embark on a solo career (see
our forthcoming Lion Productions collection of his early music
for more details), and the other members of El Kinto said
“let’s do something together”. And so it
was that in the middle of 1970, Limonada recorded their one
and only album, “LimoNada” (Sondor 33.111). It
is a strange record, with backwards tape splices, abrupt song
changes, yet at the same time it is absolutely accessible
and very groovy, in a Tropicalia sort of way, which might
explain why it was an immediate success. In truth, it’s
a profound mystery why the Limonada LP—one of the ten
best sellers of its time within three weeks of its release—seems
to have vanished from the consciousness of even the most devoted
fans of obscure music. Until now, of course. This carefully
researched reissue contains the entire Limonada LP (its reissue
debut), supplemented by an extended live bonus track. The
sixteen page booklet includes historical background on the
Uruguayan scene, details of the band’s past, plenty
of photos, as well as a brief overview of the legendary Sondor
label.
Tracklist
1 Ojos Que Miran Lejos 2:01
2 Barrio De Casas Bajas 1:50
3 Pasteles Verdes 2:58
4 Veo Luz En La Ventana 2:16
5 Dejemme Dormir 2:53
6 Lejos Estas 3:01
7 Siempre Caminar 3:38
8 Pies Descalzos 2:16
9 Cambiar La Rosa 3:08
10 No Puedo Comprender 3:20
11 A "Nonica" 2:40
12 Viejo Tambor 2:54
13 Pies Descalzos (Live) 8:01
Catalogue number: Lion 607
UPC number: 778578060725