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WEED420's Amor de Encava is a plunderphonics album that intricately weaves various Latin sounds and music genres into a cohesive, noise-driven soundscape. Listeners have noted its resemblance to early DJ Smokey productions, infused with a vaporwave-esque reggaeton vibe. The album offers an immersive experience, blending diverse samples and textures to create a unique auditory journey. Sources: Album of The Year - Review by b0t Reddit Discussion on r/fantanoforever Bandcamp - amor de encava by weed420 Genre : Latin Electronic Country : Venezuela Final Verdict : 58% (Forgettable Album) Yearly Ranking : 220th / 249 Highlight : Maluca Made me think of: DJ Smokey Negrobeat Manu Chao #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #LatinElectronic #WEED420 #Venezuela #LP #Album #release  

Lechuga Zafiro's debut album, Desde los oídos de un sapo (From the Ears of a Toad), released on October 18, 2024, via TraTraTrax Records, is a groundbreaking exploration of Latin electronic and experimental club music. The Uruguayan producer, known as Pablo de Vargas, utilizes an array of field recordings—including sounds from toads, birds, sea lions, and various natural materials—collected across South and Central America, China, and Portugal. These organic elements are intricately woven into the album's seven tracks, creating a unique sonic landscape that defies conventional genre classifications. Critics praise the album's innovative sound design and its ability to blend natural acoustics with digitally manipulated rhythms, resulting in a listening experience that is both immersive and avant-garde. Tracks like "Oreja Ácida" and "Botellharpa" exemplify this fusion, offering complex, syncopated beats that challenge traditional club music structures. Ov...