Name: New Sound
Brand: Los Amigos Invisibles

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LPLBOP1030

Colour

Gold

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-07-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0680899103015

Total Cap

Gold LPx2

Artist

Los Amigos Invisibles

Genre GB

Latin / South American 

Label GB

Luaka Bop

Los Amigos Invisibles is a Venezuelan band that was formed in 1991 in Caracas. The band consists of Mauricio Arcas on percussion, Julio Briceño as the lead vocalist, Armando Figueredo on keyboards, José Luis Pardo playing the guitar, Juan Manuel Roura on drums, and José Rafael Torres on bass. With their unique blend of genres like funk, disco, and Latin rhythms, Los Amigos Invisibles have become one of the most influential bands in the Latin American music scene.

Known for their energetic live performances and infectious grooves, Los Amigos Invisibles have gained a loyal fan base both in Venezuela and internationally. Their music is characterized by catchy melodies, danceable beats, and witty lyrics that often touch upon social issues with a sense of humor.

Influenced by various musical styles such as salsa, merengue, and acid jazz; Los Amigos Invisibles has created a sound that is truly their own. Their ability to seamlessly fuse different genres together has earned them comparisons to other popular bands like Plastilina Mosh and Kinky.

Since its founding in 1989, Luaka Bop has introduced artists like Os Mutantes, Shuggie Otis, Tim Maia, and William Onyeabor to the world. It has also become home to a diverse range of artists including Floating Points, Tom Zé, Javelin, Moreno Veloso, Janka Nabay, Delicate Steve and Bright Moments. Previously associated with Warner Bros, Narada/Virgin/EMI and V2; Luaka Bop has been an independent label since 2006.

Newest Listed Items

Vinyl repress of the 1998 album. Los Amigos Invisibles (The Invisible Friends) have created the ultimate party album. Surprising segues - one after another - join non-stop grooves. Like having an incredible DJ at your house working for the mere price of a CD (or Cassette)… it flows and swings and never stops… one song / groove leads right into the next, no waiting. It feels like being smacked upside the head in a delicious way. The New Sound of the Venezuelan Gozadera is a journey deep into the pants of rhythm. (We won’t even mention the old sound of the Venezuelan Gozadera). Party music hasn’t sounded this chic since Chic. Like boogaloo, salsa, bossa nova, funk, disco, house, techno, jungle, merengue, New Wave, cha-cha-cha, mambo, and of course Acid Jazz. And who better to pull this off than producer Andres Levin (Aterciopelados, Chaka Khan, La Portuaria, La Secta, El Gran Silencio, David Byrne, Arto Lindsay, and many more) along with engineer Fernando Aponte (Masters at Work, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Deee-Lite, Towa Tei)?

New Sound

Music GB