by Harry Thomas
“(‘Tormenta’) continues the band’s bicultural musical direction with a cover of the Ramones’ “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend,” sung in both English and Spanish, as well as “Piedras Negras,” a remake of the 1954 corrido “La Inundación de Piedras Negras,” by Santiago Jiménez, Sr. The album’s best songs, however, are the restrained yet fun-loving rock-and-roll originals, which occasionally venture into social commentary on racism and the drug wars.” Read the review here.
by Harry Thomas
“Last year’s prophetic song, ‘Corrido Twelve Heads in a Bag,’ got the Krayolas national news attention as it addresses violence in Mexico and the US/Mexico border … one of (NPR’s) top albums of the year — along with Norah Jones, Willlie Nelson, Lady Gaga and Pearl Jam.”
by Harry Thomas
"If the Austin spirit could be summarized by a single individual Sahm would have been it. His death left a gap that will never be completely filled, but his work is being carried on by his friends and relatives in the Texas Tornados . . . and by followers such as the terrific San Antonio band the Krayolas, who also played SXSW this year."
by Harry Thomas
"Three full-length albums since their triumphant comeback … (now) they'll premiere their new album, 'Americano,' at SXSW."
by Harry Thomas
"'Exit/Salida' defines the San Antonio sound … (but) what begins to separate 'Americano' from other Krayolas albums; their storytelling has grown. 'Home' is about a foreigner trying to make it in an American world."
by Harry Thomas
"The Krayolas drew national attention last year for their unique brand of completely uncategorizable music. Calling them a Tejano garage band doesn't really do the Krayolas justice."
by Harry Thomas
“It's the song so nice, they played it twice … and David set up his drum kit in the back of his pickup.”
by Harry Thomas
“One of the catchiest guitar riffs going is the one that powers the Krayolas ‘Fruteria (The Fruit Cup Song).’”
by Harry Thomas
"'Wall of Accordion' is what Hendrix and Spector would’ve sounded like if they had been born on Zarzamora . . . the band’s riskiest, most unpredictable album yet."
by Harry Thomas
"San Antonio band is equal parts Tex-Mex and Mersey Beat, with a little bit of ZZ Top, Mike Nesmith, and an Americana twist on Badfinger thrown into the mix."