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***The Chicharones is the latest project from northwest underground hip hop mainstays Josh Martinez and Sleep. Named after the spicy, crispy, deep-fried pork skin snacks of the same name, they are the rebirth of fresh, combining humor, harmony, showmanship, and strong songwriting. Their first full-length offering, When Pigs Fly, creates something new out of leftovers and a dollar bag of vegetables. It's about rags to riches, struggles and suffering, and the pursuit of the dream. It's about beer, bags of chips and the occasional bong hit. It's about real life, and getting old, and staying young, seeing the world and trying to bring some hope to the children. It's about defying the odds, changing the rules, and winning the big games. It's about doing the impossible. With a heavy emphasis on humor, melody and old fashioned songwriting, The Chicharones exceptionally unified album features strong lyrics, fluid storytelling and captivating hooks that'll get stuck in your head like gum on shoes. A phenomenal cohesiveness defines this record. It is not simply a collection of songs, but a streaming barrage of overwhelming hits. |
