The Krayolas
are back among the living. It's like something out of a
Stephen King novel or Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein"
-- it's alive. Thirty years ago, the Krayolas walked out
of their daddy's garage and into the legendary West Side
studio, Zaz, to make their first 45 r.p.m. vinyl record,
"All I Do Is Try" b/w "Sometime." They
were just teenagers, but soon they would be making many
more singles with the help of great musicians like the West
Side Horns, Ezra Charles and Rene & Rene. The Krayolas
were hailed Tex-Mex Beatles, just as the Sir Douglas Quintet
had been a decade earlier -- connected in spirit, their
love of rock 'n' roll and their hometown roots. The Krayolas
always championed their San Antonio connection. "Best
Riffs Only: The Krayolas 1977-1988" compiles long-unavailable,
out-of-print indie vinyl singles and rare album tracks for
the first time. Some of it dates back 30 years, most of
it is a quarter century old. The title of the new, 16-song
collection comes from a bit of advice that Nick Lowe and
Dave Edmunds gave the band when they played together at
the historic Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa in the late '70s.
Taking a step back and listening to the disparate collection
that only hints at the Krayolas onstage power, their essence
is irresistible. It's direct-to-the-brain power pop and
garage band rock -- young, raw, energetic, upbeat, charming,
campy and fun. Always melodic, the Krayolas easy-to-hum
sound puts a smile on your face. It's timeless. The Krayolas
are timeless. And if they're alive, maybe you are, too.
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| The Krayolas:
Member Since 10/12/2006
Band Website: thekrayolas.com
Band Members Hector Saldana: Lead vocals, rhythm guitar,
harmonica. David Saldana: Vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards.
Van Baines: Harmony vocals, lead guitar, pedal steel guitar.
Joe Sarli: Harmony vocals, bass.
Record Label Box Records
Type of Label Indie |
