Thursday, 3 Sep 2009
It’s hard to believe that Lucero’s upcoming album, 1372 Overton Park (October 6th, Universal Republic) is the group’s seventh full length album. Seems like only yesterday we were learning about these guys and falling in love with their live shows. Though the formula has remained pretty steady over the course of their catalog, this new album does polish up the guys a little bit, adding unobtrusive horns here and there and making songs more radio friendly. That’s not a bad thing, in fact, I get excited every time I hear their new single, “Smoke” in rotation on the local dial.
If you’ve already pre-ordered the album, you’ve probably gotten a pretty good feel for the album’s sound. We already discussed “The Devil and Maggie Chascarillo” and we’re now able to offer a download of “Smoke,” so enjoy:
MP3: Lucero – “Smoke”
Milwaukee fans can catch Lucero live at Turner Hall Ballroom on Thursday, October 22nd. We’ll see you there.
Discuss: What do you think of the new album tracks thus far? What are your favorite Lucero albums and songs?
Buy: Lucero – 1372 Overton Park
Previously: 5 Questions with Ben Nichols of Lucero II
Previously: 5 Questions with Ben Nichols of Lucero
Previously: Review: Lucero at Turner Hall, Milwaukee (11/11/07)
Previously: Lucero/Catfish Haven – Otto’s – DeKalb, IL
Previously: A Look Back @ Lucero/Red 40
Previously: Lucero – Alley Katz – Richmond
Previously: Lucero – Mad Planet Review
September 4th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I have to say I am not a fan of the horns. As for Lucero, my favorite is and always will be Tennessee.
September 5th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Tennessee for sure. Nights Like These and When You’re Gone are my favorite songs
September 7th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I’ve always been a big Tennessee fan, too. I can’t tell you how many nights that album has gotten me through working the graveyard shift at work. Oh, the air guitars that have been played to “last song”… *sighs*
jeff.
September 8th, 2009 at 11:40 am
I like the horns, I like ‘em a lot! “Sixes and Sevens” is maybe my favorite off the sampler, but I like the whole thing through and through. I think it’s the perfect mix of the old and new Lucero sound.
My favorite album as of now is Rebels, Rogues. That may change in a month.
September 19th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
First video for the new album is up – Darken My Door – features a Drunken Homeless Puppet
http://vimeo.com/6612349
October 5th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
For those Lucero fans in the Madison, WI area, we are having a Lucero Listening Party to hang out, drink beers (or whatever you prefer), and listen to the entire new album ’1372 Overton Park’. Here are the details:
Lucero Album Release / Listening Party
Tuesday, October 6th @ 7 PM
Lucky’s Bar & Grille
1421 Regent St
Madison, WI
We should have some band merch to give away, and the bar has great food and drink specials. Please send this info to any friends that might be interested. See you there!
October 16th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
The new album is great. Different, as all Lucero albums are, but great.
Smoke just could be their best opening track ever. Love the horns. Subtle on every track but ‘Maggie’, where I could do without them.
Props to Lucero. Another job well done.