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09/2009
The band’s forte since forming in 2001 is the serpentine, percussion-heavy, Gipsy guitar
flavored rock numbers that shake hot sauce all over an Allman Brothers jam ethic.
Michael Corcoran, Austin Statesman
The members of Del Castillo wrote most of the songs on this self-titled album together in
the space of one week. Maybe that’s why they have a unity and strength that makes the
band’s fourth release their best yet. A balanced mix of ballads and higher-intensity tunes
sung in English and Spanish, Del Castillo conveys a new level of nuance fluidity with a
greater maturity in Alex Ruiz’s vocals and lyrics, particularly on the sweet love song “Little
Angel.” Of course, guitarist Rick and Mark del Castillo are never less than impeccable. But
it takes more than skill to pull off what they do; it takes soulfulness and you can hear it
clearly on songs like “Castles,” an album highlight.
Lynne Margolis, Texas Music Magazine
-Texas Platters
Del Castillo frontman Alex Ruiz keeps coming back to a "rumba that kills" on leadoff cut "Boricua del Cielo," he's not
kidding. Neither is this veteran Austin sextet. Its flamenco panache soothes the savage beast as effectively as a worldfamous gypsy institution of Catalonian descent.
By 6 p.m. the 30-minute set begins. They play six songs; four are from Del Castillo.
Highlights include the Latin jam, "Boricua del Cielo," the gorgeous ballad "Castles," the
cumbia-meets-reggae scorcher "Anybody Wanna" and the incendiary closer "Talkin' to Ya."
Dallas Morning News
● Percussive rolls like the one opening Del Castillo seemingly stamp every Latin rock LP since a certain guitarist from
Tijuana made his name at Woodstock. In that same genus, when Del Castillo frontman Alex Ruiz keeps coming back to a
"rumba that kills" on leadoff cut "Boricua del Cielo," he's not kidding. Neither is this veteran Austin sextet. Its flamenco
panache soothes the savage beast as effectively as a world-famous gypsy institution of Catalonian descent. Capping Del
Castillo's complete game, "Everlasting" comes on with a radio chorus not heard since a little ol' trio of brothers from San
Angelo put its town on the map (although this gang precedes those boys in penning top-shelf Latinate crossovers on their
previous three albums). Ditto "Castles," although at almost five minutes, the tune eventually pokes into tourism ad territory.
(See also: "Home.") "Anybody Wanna," appended a second time at album's end as a radio edit, completes (and, by such a
designation, apparently tops) Del Castillo's commercial trinity and backbone. The group executes even better in Español, as
on "Noche Brava" and in the mariachi cantina of "Corazon Loco." When the boys go instrumental by pulling the rip cord
on Del Castillo brothers Mark and Rick, guitars do all the dancing ("Cafe sin Leche"). Ultimate testament to these local allstars comes from the fact that the only name that needs recall after spinning this eponymous disc is Del Castillo.
Texas Platters
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The 13-track disc isn't a departure for the band that fuses flamenco, rock, blues, salsa,
cumbia, reggae, ranchera and all things ridiculously rhythmic. These guys are in supertight, totally loose form. The twin classical guitars, the soulful vocals, the thick bass and
drums section come together like black beans on white rice. When they step off the
platform, drenched in sweat, the mixture of adrenaline and elation is palpable. They could
do it again ... and again.
Dallas Morning News
● Del Castillo has become a symbol of the cross-cultural power of music with their blend eclectic
blend of Flamenco, Rock, Latin, Blues and World Music.
Houston
From the Ed Bernstein TV Show
Interview with Grace Slick
(Excerpt)
Question: Do you still listen to Rock & Roll?
Answer: Yea. My favorite I’ve got on the deck now is a group called Del Castillo, out of Austin,
and they’re just amazing. They play…it’s largely Mexican/Spanish-flavored Rock & Roll, but they
can also do blues in English. I mean, you know (they are American, Spanish Americans - if you
want to call them Mexican Americans); but boy are they good! The harmonies are good. The
guitar playing is just outstanding. I mean they are amazing, so those are my latest favorites.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wiO7KGzA9o&feature=related
(about 3 minutes into the interview)
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…boy are they good! The harmonies are good. The guitar playing is just outstanding. I mean
they are amazing.
Grace Slick, Ed Bernstein Show
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