Something Strange is Hawaiian Pistoleros’ Album Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
Hawaiian Pistoleros’ Something Strange is a whirlwind of energy and retro-western vibes that hits you right from the start.
Something Strange is Hawaiian Pistoleros’ Album Out Now
The opening track, Crazy Shaky Dizzy World, feels like stepping into a small-town carnival, where people are dancing, eating burgers, and enjoying the warm, lively atmosphere.
It’s a song that invites fun, fueled by infectious rhythms and a celebratory spirit.
Number One in the (Fools) Charts stands out with its Hawaiian guitar slide work, adding a unique flavour that sets this band apart.
The Hawaiian influences give the track a laid-back yet playful vibe, and the slide guitar adds a refreshing twist to the Western roots that shape much of the album.
The chilled-out track Out of Tune takes you straight to a beachside cocktail party, warming your soul with its breezy tones and relaxed melodies.
One standout is Honaunau Napoopoo, a piece that brings you back to the technicolour days of ’70s cinema, creating a romantic, nostalgic feeling.
Mystery Train, on the other hand, is a burst of energy from start to finish. This track drives forward relentlessly, making it nearly impossible to resist the urge to move—it’s a fast-paced anthem that will light up any room.
The title track, Something Strange, blends the band’s many influences seamlessly, marrying jazz with Western, while maintaining that distinct Hawaiian feel. It’s the perfect encapsulation of their style: adventurous, eclectic, and unmistakably original.
The track Home For Sale rounds off the album with a whimsical vibe, featuring horns reminiscent of a small-town parade, showcasing yet another facet of their diverse musical style.
This album demands multiple listens to truly appreciate all its layers and nuances. Hawaiian Pistoleros have crafted a wild and colourful journey that’s impossible to ignore.
The musicianship is top-notch, and the production quality is impeccable, a fantastic album that I suggest to everyone.
Something Strange is Hawaiian Pistoleros’ Album Out Now!
Adventurous!
Something Strange is Hawaiian Pistoleros’ Album Out Now
For over 12 years, the quintet formed by Vassili Caillosse (steel guitar) has been pursuing a musical proposition that is very rare in the French landscape, blending Western Swing, so-called “Hawaiian” music and the beginnings of Rock’n’roll, carried by the voice of Vincent Dupas, and served by a team of complicit musicians.
After a first EP nominated for an Academy of Western Artists Award in 2016, The Hawaiian Pistoleros released their first LP in October 2019, and who better than the famous animated film director, Bill Plympton could give them the distinguished honor of designing the cover?
During the winter of 2020/2021, which was marked by a halt in concert activity due to the health crisis, the Hawaiian Pistoleros produced a series of live-streams in 3D sound, entitled “Binaural Experience”, and produced an EP entitled “Me And My Shadow Binaural Audio Session”.
In december 2023, the band released “Something Strange”, an album of original compositions, mixed by Stew Crookes (Doug Paisley, The Weather Station), and co-produced by Coconut Island and MaAula Records.
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