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REVIEWS:
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"...Some sort of space type thing. Like something that would have came off the lunar modules."
– TABS OUT #202
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"Mareado is self-described as 'sound collage' and I think that fits perfectly for what's going on with No Que No. Sound is layered in such a complex and interesting way throughout this entire album; it's intricate and intentional. Even the song titles read like some kind of map. There are obvious ones, like 'Intermission,' but there's also a track titled 'Smoke Break,' which plays at a seemingly opportune time within the chronology of the album, as if giving the listener a breather. There are instruments and vocals woven in and out of ambient noise and found recordings. It plays out like a performance art piece. It's brilliant."
– RAZORCAKE #142
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"Try to imagine post-punk, sludge, basement, dungeon rock mixed with experimental, avant garde, sound collage creation... add a little psychedelia, and a mess of printed lyrics. Fold it up a bit, not too much, and you just might have a good lead on what this Sal Pastor (Los Angeles) project just might be about.
Alternating between sound art and lofi show material, these 90+ minutes of audio experience keeps you wanting more. APERITIVO opens the work with a day-in-the-life style collage of found sound. Before you know it, Lighter, starts bleeding through and you're at a rock show. More sounds. More music. I did find I needed the provided lyrics to follow along with the vocals. I'm convinced that was the point-to get you actively involved.
Ironically most of my favorites were on side B, though maybe it just took my head that long to catch up. Gone, like many of the music tracks, leans alternative with some out-front bass love. Doubles (for Cody P.), provides more of a rock melody. Then we have Layla, the last piece of the music, an acoustic-psychedelic ballad or dirge.
For these ears, the absolute best track is the last one, OUTRO (w/Bonuses), a 20-minute, Latin-inspired jam intermixed sound collage piece for the first 3 minutes. Then you find yourself traveling through some unfamiliar space, maybe an urban setting, hearing ocean waves and guitar, found sounds, the chatter of people, kids. This track hits you like a sumptuous dessert after a heavy meal. The intermix of sounds, music, and life. An amazing surprise that is life. Very highly recommended."
– Copy This Cassette, April 2025
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"'No Que No' blends elements of Latin and experimental music, delivering a unique and refreshing sound that defies easy categorization. With a mix of lush melodies, rhythmic complexity, and a hint of psychedelic influence, it feels both grounded in tradition and boldly modern. The band uses a rich palette of instruments, combining electronic beats with organic sounds, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and expansive.
Throughout the album, there's a playful yet introspective quality to the music, as if Mareado is exploring the boundaries between different genres and cultural influences while still maintaining a strong emotional core. The lyrics often deal with themes of contradiction, personal reflection, and existential questioning, with the title No Que No (which loosely translates to "No, But Yes") hinting at a paradoxical, almost rebellious stance on the world.
An album that encourages exploration, its eclectic mix of genres, from Latin rhythms to experimental soundscapes, makes it a work that rewards repeat listening, revealing new layers and nuances with each track."
– FINNTHANY MCANNO