Mujeres, one of the emblematic garage rock and indie pop groups to emerge from the Barcelona scene in the late first decade of the 21st century, has released their new album titled Es un dolor inexplicable, on Sonido Muchacho. The trio, composed of Pol Rodellar (bass), Yago Alcover (vocals and guitar), and Arnau Sanz (drums), maintains its essence after starting as a quartet.
Since their beginnings, Mujeres has stood out for singing primarily in English, offering a fresh and spontaneous style with clear influences from bands like The 13th Floor Elevators, The Black Lips, and Peru's Los Saicos. The spirit of self-sufficiency has been a constant in the group's career, always true to its identity.
Recorded at La Mina studio under the production of Raúl Pérez, Es un dolor inexplicable opts for a direct, unadorned approach. The album's ten songs showcase contundence, luminous guitars, and a characteristic vital urgency. While their compositions remain accessible on first listen, they now seem to seek a deeper emotional connection, leaving a small wound rather than just a burst of celebration.
We will continue existing even if they forget us
The album opens with "Alucinante," a track that sets the tone with an explosion of energy, fast-paced guitars, and the urgency that defines the band. The song "Caen imperios" exemplifies the group's duality, combining radiant anthems with a subtle melancholy, summarized in the verse "We will continue existing even if they forget us," which encapsulates Mujeres' character.
The work also includes more energetic pieces like "Cristales," which condenses their punk essence, and more reflective moments such as "Si pudieras ver mi futuro," the song that closes the album with a notably emotional sensitivity.
