Sevilla

Part of the new movement along with and , the guitar duo of plays the particular Spanish style with a attitude. While acknowledging the tradition carried on by such luminaries as , also showcase their formidable guitar technique against the occasional funky, finger-slap bassline. Taken as a whole, the combination creates an interesting rub of traditions -- meets . Although is full of real grit and passion for music, the other, more contemporary tradition in the smooth genre of eschewing solos in favor of endlessly repeated melodic themes renders these tracks somewhat anonymous. That said, do seem to have an excitement for performing that comes through in many of the well-executed arrangements that build the tension to more than a few hot conclusions. ~ Matt Collar