The Reserve

I wanted to do a review on a band that makes me feel like I may be their only fan. The Reserve probably has a fan base that consists of mothers, sisters, best friends, and an occasional girlfriend.

This band consists of (or consisted of, drummer may have left) three teenage boys. This now duo of a group are named Christian and Forrest and I am guessing are now open for a drummer. This is an instrumental band with ambient, 80's rock/metal influences but also a latin vibe. Being from San Antonio there is an obvious Mexican culture base that is being reflected through the Reserve's musical endeavors.

I eat this stuff up, if I can hear a band like Mahavishnu Orchestra sing in Spanish I'm going to love it. Oh hello The Mars Volta! OR when Beirut recorded that album under "RealPeople" that was influenced by his stay in Mexico. Bexar Bexar and his spanish guitar, this stuff makes me melt. So when I saw a song called Guitarras De Mi Alma I was sold. Hello what's this? I like it.

Downloaded their 3 track demo with their decently lengthy songs, the shortest song being 8 1/2 minutes. :))) This demo sounds like three young boys are jamming out while recording while the music sounds very improv it can also be impressive. I have listened to the recordings a few times and jut it on repeat and relax. Unfortunately Guitarras is not on their demo but it is on their myspace so I suggest heading over there to give it a listen. These kids aren't really on the scene, maybe they're just starting out or maybe they don't want to be playing shows. They got to go school in the morning, homework might be piling up. Anyway I really like these kids they may not have the most original sound but it's something different for our scene.

They opened up for Deer Vibes about a month ago and it was a show I unfortunately missed, it sounded promising. So I can in no way judge their live performances only their recorded sounds. I enjoy this band and hope for their prosperity.

Download Demo Here.