PASTILLA: Hey!

Pastilla

Hey!

© 2003 Escuchalo Records (631037087421)

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Considered as one of the pioneering bands of the Los Angeles' Latin Alternative movement, Pastilla's unique blend of power pop melodies and rich lyrical content has earned them the widespread admiration of fans in the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico an

tracks

1 It's ok
2 Ensenada
3 It's only me and you
4 Comezón
5 Burning me inside
6 Brillante
7 Looking for you
8 Sexta extincion
9 Somebody else's kid
10 Hello darling
11 Erase
12 Queen of Van Nuys

notes

Latin Alternative music most anticipated release by Pomona's own power pop cuartet Pastilla titled "HEY!" is available in the U.S. through Los Angeles based label Escuchalo Records. After a four year absence from the recording studios, the band moves forward full speed ahead.

To speak of Pastilla, is to speak of the musical, lyrical gift and of the notorious Monroy brothers who have rightously matured into one of the leading 'power pop' bands of the Latin Alternative scene. Considered as one of the pioneering bands of the Los Angeles' Latin Alternative movement, Pastilla's unique blend of power pop melodies and rich lyrical content has earned them the widespread admiration of fans in the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain.

Now founding members brothers Victor and Adrian Monroy (vocals & guitar), Eric Rubalcava (drums) joined by new addition Pablo Fridman (bass) recorded their third album "Hey!" opening a new chapter in the history of the band.

"Hey!" is the groups third full length, written by the Monroy brothers. The album was in Paramount, California. Lyrically there is for the first time an even mix of Spanish and English tracks, touching on the reality based topics chronicling the lives of the unpredicatable Monroy brothers. The album offers a varierty of alternative rock flavors. From power pop stompers, to indie rock anthems, prog-rock laced riffs and highly emotional guitar driven introspective tunes. The band manages to deliver a true modern sampler of contemporary rock music.

The includes the following 12 tracks: "It's Ok", "Ensenada", "Its Only Me And You", "Comezon," "Burning Me Inside," "Brillante," "I've Been Looking For You," "Sexta Extincion," Somebody Elses Kids," "Hello Darling," "Erase," and "Queen of Van Nuys." The band kicks off this new album with the single "Comezon" (Itch) that is already hitting the airwaves simultaneosly in Mexico and the United States.

"Hey!" symbolizes the band's philosophy on their musical and personal growth. Having traveled to many different countries and visited many small towns, Pastilla symbolizes the deliberate freedom of spreading your music as far as you want regardless of any obstacles or deceptions encountered along the way. Pastilla's "Hey!" mentality is the key to their approach to their music and their outlook on their present and future.

Pastilla simultaneously released their new album under Antidoto Records and performed in Mexico City and Guadalajara.

Founded in 1989 by brothers Victor & Adrian Monroy and Eric Rubalacava under the names Juana La Loca, Huevos, Excel Nova and finally under the name Pastilla when their musical career took off at an international level upon signing to BMG/Ariola Mexico.

In 1996, Pastilla recorded their first self-titled debut album on the now defunct label Aztlan Records. The 14 track platter was produced by Ernesto Ramirez of L.A. icons Maria Fatal. Later Pastilla participates in various compilation albums such as "Rock Aztaln En Vivo En L.A.", "Despues de Hoy" (WEA Latina), "Un Tributo" where the band recorded a version of the track "Lagrimas" in a tribute album for Latin music's legendary singersongwriter Jose Jose.

In 1998, Pastilla inked with BMG/Ariola Mexico where they record their breakthrough album "Vox Electra," that led them to a touring frenzy performing throughout the U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain. In 1999, Pastilla is featured on the soundtrack of the film "A Price of Glory" with the English language hit "Be A Star."

In 2002, Pastilla recaptures the musical moment this time around on their own terms and as instrinsic as they
have always been.

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  • One of the best indie rock bands out there
    author: Robert

    Pastilla continues to produce great music with good storied lyrics that just seem to catch your ear. Now they make a more obvious effort into the inglish market by throwing in a few songs that seem to reveal their potential. Anyways one of the best bands of the moment due to their overall talent

  • betsabe
    author: besty

    este grupo ta perron. vos lo habeis escuchado con vuestras orejas?

  • THey F#@** Rock I love Mr Monroy
    author: Robert Sotelo

    I love Victor Monroy Vocals

  • pastilla siempre fiel
    author: abrilo

    hey, pastilla es de lo mejor q puede exisitir ,hay q apoyarlos en sus discos,para q puedan distribuirlos en mas tiendas de discos en mexico y en donde sea,escuchen la de ´´queen of van nuys´´estan perrosss,y el adrian esta bien guapetonn.saludos benji

  • author: la lokilla

    esta super chido neta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • can't get enough!!!!!
    author: Nadia Hernandez

    Aweosme cd to listen to....... I have them all including the Pastilla live (the new cd) I can just pop the cd in and sing along all day!!!!! This is one of my favorite bands have been a fan since juana la loca! Truelly a master piece!!!!

  • this cd is great !!!!! viva el rock !!!!!!!!!
    author: netorockero

    this cd is awsome and all their music is also , i first herd of pastilla about 7 or 8 years ago when i lived in la , and their music is smoking , but im have trouble finding their first cd , the self title one , everyone says its out of print , if anyone nows where to get it write back ............y viva el rock !!!!!!carnales

  • this cd is great !!!!! viva el rock !!!!!!!!!
    author: netorockero

    this cd is awsome and all their music is also , i first herd of pastilla about 7 or 8 years ago when i lived in la , and their music is smoking , but im have trouble finding their first cd , the self title one , everyone says its out of print , if anyone nows where to get it write back ............y viva el rock !!!!!!carnales

  • this cd is great !!!!! viva el rock !!!!!!!!!
    author: netorockero

    this cd is awsome and all their music is also , i first herd of pastilla about 7 or 8 years ago when i lived in la , and their music is smoking , but im have trouble finding their first cd , the self title one , everyone says its out of print , if anyone nows where to get it write back ............y viva el rock !!!!!!carnales

  • kune kune
    author: great

    son de lo mejor aqui en monterrey mexico

  • Dunnsoo
    author: kathy

    i love this cd its one of there best ever the songs just really get to you excpecially if your'e heart is broken you need some thing to listen to there just a real good band they need to keep it up i love you guys

  • I Love You Guys!!
    author: Ms.Sunshine

    All i want to say is that Pastilla is one of the best bands i have ever heard. They have the sexiest voices ever and i just cant get enogh of them. I first heard about them like 3 years ago and i have been listening to them ever since. They're great!

  • adrian should sing more
    author: sal rivera

    pastilla is a very talented set of dudes,however Ive can honestly say I like their old shit more.But its just a matter of felling the moment when your creating music,but their sick and theres always hot girls at their shows. -peace from Echopark L.A

  • author: sandie

    HEY !!! THIS ALBUM IS GREAT. I LOVE IT, CAN'T STOP PLAYING IT. I'LL NEVER GET BORED. I LOVE HAPA !!!!!

  • pastilla site
    author: vircey

    for more info about Pastilla visit http://mx.groups.yahoo.com/group/pastillahey/

  • very cool!
    author: tigerteeth

    great cd! does anyone have pastillas website details? gracias

  • author: lorezo martinez

    este disco esta fabuloso igual que los des anteriores,sus letras me encantan por todas sus metaforas realmente llegan

  • really good!
    author: Josh Branch

    WOW! I only found out about them just today. On Mtv Espanola and i was surprised how good they were! My gosh they are deffinatley hidden talent, if they get a break people should watch out, cause they are deffinatley coming.

  • author: Angel_Electrico

    Pastilla,,, you guys are capable of much more, this CD, with all due respect is not your best work. Departe de un Fan De Chicago.....

  • author: Angel_Electrico

    Pastilla,,, you guys are capable of much more, this CD, with all due respect is not your best work. Departe de un Fan De Chicago.....

  • author: pakho

    wowwww, i cantbelieve they are not famous like strokes, oasis or beatles, they must be that, they are a treasure hidden

  • it is a very cool cd
    author: ana

    this is great the song brillante is great and adrian's song are just wonderfull.

  • Pastilla!!!!!!!
    author: Chicles

    Exelent disc, from 0 to 10 i'll give a 10.5 Listen their other two cd's Pastilla and Vox electra, are great too

  • the strokes mexicans!! but a little better
    author: Moises M.

    ok este es el grupo mas cool de mexico for the gringos this gruop is like the strokes but mexico´s version no mas que les falta mas propaganda y mas conciertos aca en Juarez city chido weyes!

  • I love you Eric
    author: fan

    Eric, you are soooooo hot, I want to meet you I hope you don't have a girlfrien cause it'll be very disappointing

  • author: Chalus

    The cd is great, the band performance is excellent!!

  • author: patti

    I had never heard about the group pastilla until I saw their video for comezon on MTV Espanol. I decided to look up the group on the internet and buy there cd. Since recieving it, I have heard it at least once or twice a day, normally just leaving the cd on continuous play. I really have and am enjoying this album. I have the best of both worlds, english and spanish songs all in one album. I can sing along to this album, I can dance, I can sit and just relax, it's pretty diverse if you ask me. Now I only look forward to hearing the other albums from Pastilla that came before the Album Hey!, and the albums that will come after.

  • Pastilla Hey! It's about time!
    author: Saco de la lengua del Zapato

    The Monroy's brothers and Eric are back with their highly anticipated third album, Hey! Already becoming an audience favorite on the MTV and Telehit rotations video list..Hey!Their doing it without BMG too!!..Songs like It's Okay show their social overtone on life experiences from one side of the border to the other, too the lovely Ensenada with it's creative, comical/hearthrob lyrics that ascend into a highly emotional ending leaving us wanting more. Also, not to forget the international monster guitar/riff hit Comezon. Pastilla takes us down memory lane with the goth/punk sound of Erase and the crestfallen song Sexta Extincion(reminding me of the Juana la Loca days) to the neo-nosie pop of Darling and Brillante. Pastilla sounds like their always trying to bring the old with the new never forgetting to use what they do naturally well singing in both english and spanish ..The only slight down fall would be the poor quality recording that doesn't match to the Aztlan and BMG albums. Some better master mixing enhancement would have done the trick and the dull point less song of Queen of Van Nuys(What ever happen to Atomos, Agua de Jabon, El Animal or Voodo, Quemame tu Vientre and Polvo songs?)..Pastilla cut the weed base dull songs and keep burning us inside with the deep nosie and intriguing lyrics. Otherwise ponele ganas en Vivo por favor!! Grassy ass and good job.

  • Pastilla Hey! It's about time!
    author: Saco de la lengua del Zapato

    The Monroy's brothers and Eric are back with their highly anticipated third album, Hey! Already becoming an audience favorite on the MTV and telehit rotations play list..Hey! their doing it without BMG too!!..Songs like it's okay show their social overtone on life experiences from one side of the border to the other, too Ensenada with it's creative, comical/hearthrob lyrics that ascend into a highly emotional ending leaving us wanting more. ALso, to the international monster guitar/riff hit Comezon. Than taking us down memory lane with the goth/punk sound of Erase and crestfallen song sexta extincion(reminding me of the Juana la Loca days) to the neo-nosie pop of darling and brillante. Pastilla sounds like their always trying to bring the old with the new never forgetting to use what they do naturally well singing in both english and spanish ..The only slight down fall would be the poor quality recording that doesn't match to the Aztlan and BMG albums. Some better master mixing enhancement would have done the trick and the dull point less song of Queen of Van Nuys(What ever happen to Atomos, Agua de Jabon, El Animal or Voodo, Quemame tu Vientre and Polvo songs?)..Pastilla cut the weed base dull songs and keep burning us inside with the deep nosie and intriguing lyrics. Otherwise ponele ganas en Vivo por favor!! Grassy ass and good job.

  • Enjoyable if you can get past the poor production value.
    author: Sergio

    As a huge fan of Pastilla's first self-titled release, I was again dissapointed that they were not able to re-capture that sound and spirit again on this outing. Most of the songs are heartfelt like the stand-out single Comezon but nothing here even approaches the energy and playfullness of say Amor Metal or Julio. Lyrically, Pastilla have matured spilling their guts on songs like Burning Me Inside and Somebody Elses' Kid, but tongue in cheek cuts like It's OK and Queen of Van Nuys keep things from getting too depressing. Overall HEY! is a fair album that could have benefited from better production values. Most of the tracks lack the sparkle and punch of their previous CDs. Only for die hard Pastilla fans.

  • Pastilla - an organic version of paxil
    author: amanda

    Relaxing and driving, this CD is great in the car for private singing and indulging in the bilingual world of Pastilla. I listen to Ensenada three or four times in a row, allowing myself to belt out "el diablo me llevara" as if I too had recorded Hey! Hey!s addictive and beautiful sounds show maturity and make the world of independent music broader and better as Pastilla demonstrates that mastering two languages only helps us all!

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