With their second release in under a year, the Campesino! family has
proven what their persistent punctuation suggests: Los Campesinos! have
an unshakeable formula. The harmonic chemistry and spry colloquialisms
of vocalists Gareth and Aleksandra Campesino!, backed by catchy
jingle-jangle and dauntless energy, have created a signature sound. The
challenge Los Campesinos! now face is evolving in a way that keeps
their music fresh without dampening the band’s irresistible charm. A
few songs, like the edgy “All Your Keyfabe Friends,” suggest Los
Campesinos! have tricks left up their sleeves.
This article appears in Jan 22-28, 2009.
