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First order of business: Define “pulpería.” One translation offers this definition, “In America, a grocery store (tienda), where all sorts of provisions and liquors are retailed.” While the newest full-length from Denver-based The Knew may not be Latino grocery-store-music, it is certainly the kind of music that will have you dancing as if you just visited the pulpería to pick up some beer.

Second order of business: Review Pulpería. From the first track, four-on-the-floor drum beats provide the  base for most of the 11 guitar-rock songs. The entire record reminds me of good old surf music (complete with shimmery guitar tone), which mixes well with singer Jacob Hansen’s accessible vocal style. The tracks “Citytown” and “Still On Fire” stand out as two of my personal favorites for their dance-ability and raw energy.

Pulpería will officially be released on Saturday March 6 at the Bluebird Theater (also playing: The Photo Atlas, Common Anomaly, Jonny Woodrose & The Broken Hearted Woodpeckers, and DJ Iridel).

Listen to “Citytown” (via Westword)

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