Brooklyn-based Nutria N.N. offers up a mix of indie rock and Latino folk in this 14-track self-titled album.

Chilean Nutria’s second full-length release runs the gamut of the indie folk genre, from the pure indie rock vibe of “Atenas 399 AC,” to the traditional Latino feel of “Zamba Del Arriero.” 

The opening track, “Volver Al Futuro,” distinguishes itself with a spooky Halloween mood, complete with the brief appearance of a theremin. Compare this with the heartbreakingly pretty waltzing of the eleventh track, “Deten El Invierno,” or the retro synths and gloomy harmonic progressions of the post-punk fifth track, “El Mendigo.”

Acting as a common thread within all the diverse individuality of each of these tracks is Nutria’s genuine-sounding, smoky voice, appealing to his listener for ears to hear. 

Catch Nutria N.N. live Dec. 5th at Zebulon.


[check out kleineKultur's live review of Nutria N.N. here]