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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deliciously seductive tango for the new century, 8 Sep 2004
The similarity with the Gotan project is well documented - use of instruments and voice are at times eerily similar - but unlike the savvy French influence, the artists represented on this album (8 are listed across the 16 tracks) are Argentinian and steeped in the tradition of tango. The cool and contemporary feel of this album is achieved with subtle dance beats and occasional sampling, but is highly authentic in its feel. Chill Groove may be the label, but this album frequently feels ageless.The slinky late-night mood is set by the opening number - the stunning Montserrat by Orquestra del Plata. The use of strings and vibes made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. While the tempo changes rapidly, each track is unique, vibrant and never less than listenable. It would be unfair to pick any out - each is worthy of attention. Thoroughly recommended.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
More Club Dance than Tango, 9 May 2005
By A Customer
I was quite disappointed with this album as it was more Club Dance music than real Tango. Most tracks start with traditional Tango instruments, but about 10 seconds in, the club beat takes over. I only like about 3 of the tracks where the beat is not quite as hard and the Tango sound is more obvious. I definitely prefer La Revancha del Tango by Gotan Project, as the music is more recognisable as real Tango and suitable for Tango dancing. However, some people might like the more Club Dance orientated sound and it's certainly different than most of the music you hear these days.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Next Generation of Tango, 26 May 2003
Purists will often say that is better to leave old traditions as they are, untouched by novel ideas. Fortunately, that is not always the case, and music has several examples of re-visited musical styles. Jazz is probably one of the clearest examples of this, where electronic grooves have been mixed with more traditional interpretations of Jazz standards.
In Tango, the music of the Rio de la Plata, both Argentina and Uruguay have developed not olnly a musical style, but also a sense of identity, not always present on the surface but surely adopted by all in an almost unconscious manner.
In this record, musicians and producers, Santaolalla (Argentina) and Campodonico (Uruguay) perform a massive leap forward for Tango music. When hearing this I had the sense of feeling the same as someone listening to Piazzola in the 50's. A sense of new beginning, of ideas, a musical journey full of surprises.
The above mentioned artists are joined by other uruguayan and argentinian musicians to create a trully exceptional album, a mix of traditional tango recordings with the modern electronic world of house and dance.
The most obvious comparison is The Gotan Project, and althoug I consider their album a great record, i think that Bajofondo Tango Club goes further into the future and attempts more radical ideas. This is both dance and down tempo electronica, never leaving the powerful tradition of tango's passion. Altogether this is a classy album, one that should deserve the interest of any music fan interested in contemporary music. Trust me, you will not be dissapointed.
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