Fuacata! Live

1. Some Useful Phrases

2. Descarga Gusano

3. Fiesta De Los Feos

4. Una Buena Limpieza

5. Common Birds

6. Comemierda

7. Fijate

8. La Sowesera

9. Leo

10. Mucha Nota

11. Paz 9.13

Editorial Reviews

Rolling Stone, 2002
"…an authentic Miami sound is being forged by DJ Le Spam and the Allstars"

Product Description
The future sound of Little Havana, Miami, usa.

This full-length CD of live digital recordings from the notorious weekly at Hoy Como Ayer in Little Havana, Miami ('iFuacata!' translates loosely as Pow! or Wham!) documents the spam allstars' modern, Pan-American dance music. Seemlessly fusing funk, Miami bass, hip hop, dub, free jazz, descarga, guaguanco, and Afro-beat, " . . . an original concept in nightlife, a new Miami sound that has been described as a 'de-emphasis of the obvious', a 'controlled dissonance' and even a 'deconstructed rumba' . . ." (New York Times). Original eight-panel artwork by Lebo.

Fuacata! Live

Tracks:

Some Useful Phrases
Descarga Gusano
Fiesta De Los Feos
Una Buena Limpieza
Common Birds
Comemierda
Fijate
La Sowesera
Leo
Mucha Nota
Paz 9.13

Album Description

The future sound of Little Havana, Miami, usa.

Customer Reviews:

Fried Neck Bones and Some Home Fries..........2005-09-27

Aye, c*no...esto es verdad. This is the sho-nuff greasy dripping stuff. I mean it's for real, ya dig? Ain't no mistake about it...plus, anybody, and I mean anybody who uses samples from the comedy of Alvarez Guedes is already doing something right. But, truth be known, I've been catching these guys live at their Fuacta show at Hoy Como Ayer for longer than I care to admit. Then came Jazid shows, I/O shows, other misc. shows, what have you. Bottom line, if they are playing in Miami, I'm there. Even been up to NYC and caught them there.

But you got it all here. You got the funky salsa soul of Azuquita a la "Pura Salsa" (check out "Guarjio Bacan" and tell me I'm lyin'). You got the groove of Joe Bataan before he committed blasphemy with disco-horror. You got the dripping grease of Willie Bobo, funkiness of Lebron Brothers, Patato, Candido, Tito Puente in his (Pa'lante Straight days), etc. Brothers/sisters you got more here than I can even say. Then you got some good ol' as* bumpin' Miami Bass and groove. It don't get no better nowheres.

Finally, brother John...gotta say this. Those of you see that review down below by John Speck? Well cats/kittens, know this...he be the 'bone player for this outfit. So, that let's you know where he might be coming from. Also does a thing or two with his own outfit called Bacon Bits, but he's a dam* fine member of this group and an equally fine 'bone player. But, just wanted to let it be known since he didn't see fit to disclose it himself.

Get this now...plus, if you hadn't already known, you'll get introduced to the MAGNIFICENT artwork of LEBO...also present on the Vida Blue release which these boys joined in on. Check out LEBO's work elsewhere (like his website for instance) and tell me you won't get addicted.

Enjoy.

That's Funk.......2005-09-07

This makes me feel good. Smile on your face with Spam All Stars.

Fantabulous!.......2005-04-24

If you like music...get this cd. If you like to dance...get this cd. If you are a dj...get this cd....

This is one of my all-time favorite CD's. You can't help but move. I've slipped this on at parties and watched people as they start to dance without even being aware of it. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Nice and Funky.......2004-04-26

I bought this CD and became a fan of spam allstars. Since then I've tried to go to all their shows and they were all amazing. This album is impossible not to pop to! Great original sounds. For anyone who likes funk and/or latin will enjoy this a lot. Theire new album is coming out on 5/7/04 by the way and it should pretty awesome, so keep an eye out for it!

funky cuban salsa lounge music.......2004-01-27

This disc will not only enhance whatever groove your in tenfold, but it will culturally edify your cuban american spanish palate (i.e. teaching you to say s@#t-eater in Spanish, demonstrate the vibe of "la sowesera" or the "southwest part" of Miami on a hot afternoon at the dominoe park.)

AND it has the BASS to back it all up and drop the B-Boys popping and locking, doing aerials, and all kindsa ferked up gymnastic sheet.

Yeah.

Oh. and did I mention that I've seen them tickle the Baby Boomers, whether during a mellow evening and a glass of wine, or a quick and frisky foxtrot. It can all be done to the Cuban Funky Spam Jam, man.