The Velvet Touch of Los Straitjackets by Los Straitjackets - VitaMusik

ALBUM

Los Straitjackets' third album, The Velvet Touch of los Straitjackets, contains more witty, knowing guitar instrumentals that appropriate the best of surf, jangly pop, rockabilly, and spaghetti Western soundtracks with aplomb. Driving surf numbers like "Tempest" and "Hornet's Nest" are mixed with sweeter sounds like "Close to Champaign" and a cover of "My Heart Will Go On" that places the song closer to the Pacific shoreline than Atlantic icebergs. Klezmer and Mexican elements flavor songs like "Tabouli" and "Tijuana Boots," and while the group's inherent cleverness and kitsch occasionally veer into self-parody, Velvet Touch is another solid effort from an always entertaining band.
© Heather Phares /TiVo

1. Kawanga! (Live)

by Los Straitjackets

Primary Artist: Los Straitjackets; Main Performer
Composer: Los Straitjackets; Composer
Music Publisher: Eddie Angel Music; Other

2. Rockula

by Los Straitjackets

Primary Artist: Los Straitjackets; Main Performer
Composer: Los Straitjackets; Composer
Eddie Angel Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Fillerup Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Music Publisher: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other

3. Close to Champaign

by Los Straitjackets

Primary Artist: Los Straitjackets; Main Performer
Composer: Los Straitjackets; Composer
Daddy- O Grande Music: Eddie Angel Music; Other
Fillerup Music: Eddie Angel Music; Other
Goodrun Music: Eddie Angel Music; Other
Music Publisher: Eddie Angel Music; Other

4. Hornet's Nest

by Los Straitjackets

Primary Artist: Los Straitjackets; Main Performer
Composer: Los Straitjackets; Composer
Eddie Angel Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Fillerup Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Music Publisher: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other

5. My Heart Will Go On

by Los Straitjackets

Primary Artist: Los Straitjackets; Main Performer
Composer: Los Straitjackets; Composer
Ensign Music Corp: Blue Sky Rider Songs; Other
Fox Music Corp: Blue Sky Rider Songs; Other
Irving Music: Blue Sky Rider Songs; Other
Music Publisher: Blue Sky Rider Songs; Other

6. Tempest

by Los Straitjackets

Primary Artist: Los Straitjackets; Main Performer
Composer: Los Straitjackets; Composer
Eddie Angel Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Fillerup Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Goodrun Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Music Publisher: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other

7. Tijuana Boots

by Los Straitjackets

Primary Artist: Los Straitjackets; Main Performer
Composer: Los Straitjackets; Composer
Daddy- O Grande Music: Eddie Angel Music; Other
Fillerup Music: Eddie Angel Music; Other
Music Publisher: Eddie Angel Music; Other

8. Sing, Sing, Sing

by Los Straitjackets

Primary Artist: Los Straitjackets; Main Performer
Composer: Los Straitjackets; Composer
Inc: Emi Robbins Catalog; Other
Music Publisher: Emi Robbins Catalog; Other

9. Tabouli

by Los Straitjackets

Primary Artist: Los Straitjackets; Main Performer
Composer: Los Straitjackets; Composer
Eddie Angel Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Fillerup Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Music Publisher: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other

10. Sterno

by Los Straitjackets

Primary Artist: Los Straitjackets; Main Performer
Composer: Los Straitjackets; Composer
Music Publisher: Quonset Music; Other

11. State Fair (Live)

by Los Straitjackets

Primary Artist: Los Straitjackets; Main Performer
Composer: Los Straitjackets; Composer
Eddie Angel Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Fillerup Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Music Publisher: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other

12. All That Giltters

by Los Straitjackets

Primary Artist: Los Straitjackets; Main Performer
Composer: Los Straitjackets; Composer
Eddie Angel Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Fillerup Music: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other
Music Publisher: Daddy-o Grande Music; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

37 minutes and 39 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, College Rock, Adult Alternative, Indie Rock, Surf

Label

Yep Roc Records

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 30, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

634457201323