tres leches: the smooth sounds of tres leches, lhcc mart vol. 1
Francisco Espregueira
What started as a joke in a promotional campaign has blossomed into something far more captivating. Independent powerhouse Brainfeeder presents The Smooth Sounds of Tres Leches, LHCC Mart Vol. 1, the debut record from Tres Leches, a trio of heart-wrenching troubadours. Originally envisioned as the soundtrack to an imaginary supermarket for Hiatus Kaiyote's Love Heart Cheat Code album promo, these sultry and sensual renditions of classics like "Nakamarra," "Red Room," and "Make Friends" quickly took on a life of their own. Comprised of Hiatus Kaiyote members Paul Bender and Simon Mavin, along with touring member SilentJay, this project is unafraid to turn the lights down low and set the mood to "sexy."
Lovingly recorded and mixed in various hotel rooms during tour downtime, these languid, jazz-inflected arrangements smuggle both raunch and romance into soft focus. Each track is a sensual re-imagining, expertly crafted to stir the passions, ignite the senses, and soothe the savage beast within. What began as a tongue-in-cheek concept has evolved into a wonderfully passionate exploration of the band's sound. The raw, intimate feeling of these recordings showcase the trio's creative synergy and their ability to transform beloved songs into something fresh and wonderfully unique. Available on vinyl.