Los Albertos

Los Albertos are an English, Brighton-based, ska punk band.[1]

While their guitar sound ranges from chicken scratch to Carlos Santana, and the horns veer from wall of brass to kelzma reediness in their riotous, joyous sound, lyrics cast the net far and wide.[2]

Los Albertos
OriginBrighton, England, UK
GenresSka
Punk
Funk
Dub
Years active2002–present
Websitelosalbertos.co.uk
MembersTim Herman
Mark Crawford
Martin Andrews
Des Crawley
Chez Harper-Grimble
Adam Futcher
Past membersNic Tribe Jim Gallagher Tom Livingstone

The band has produced three albums and have toured Europe and the UK, and played at numerous festivals including Glastonbury Festival.[3] Some professional producers such as Al Scott who also worked with English rock band, The Levellers have worked with the band.[4] In January 2009, Nic Tribe, the band's bassist decided to leave the band to pursue his own direction. The band later replaced Nic with Jim Gallagher briefly, before full-time member Adam Futcher joined up.[5]

Albums

Los Bop

Released 2004

Los Bop album cover.

Tracks
  • 1. "Mr. Chip"
  • 2. "Pikey Killed My Goldfish"
  • 3. "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon"
  • 4. "Cheeky Rascal"
  • 5. "Los Bop"
  • 6. "Sweet"
  • 7. "Stompin' At The Savoy"
  • 8. "Grange Hill"
  • 9. "The Bossman"
  • 10. "Beer Panic"
  • 11. "Last Bop"

Information Overload

Released 2006

Tracks
  • 1. "Information Overload"
  • 2. "The Nice Man from Next Door"
  • 3. "CeleBrity"
  • 4. "Beer Panic" (newer version)
  • 5. "Leavin' The Band"
  • 6. "Friends"
  • 7. "Scientist"
  • 8. "Heal"
  • 9. "Resist"
  • 10. "Song for Sylvie"
  • 11. "Transcend Dental Medication"
  • 12. "Spaghetti Weston Super Mare"
  • 13. "Don't Forget Your Giraffe" (hidden, bonus track)

Dish It Up

Released 2009

Dish It Up album cover.

Tracks
  • 1. "Carry On (Regardless)"
  • 2. "Dish It Out"
  • 3. "Leslie"
  • 4. "Celebration"
  • 5. "Phase"
  • 6. "Sleep"
  • 7. "Saint"
  • 8. "Call in Sick"
  • 9. "Julie"
  • 10. "M4"
  • 11. "Friends 2"

This Is A Serious Party EP

Released 20 May 2016 on Brightonsfinest Presents

Tracks
  • 1. "Fall From Grace"
  • 2. "Itchy Feet"
  • 3. "Money"
  • 4. "Sweet Dreams"
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References
  1. Venue wanted for concert to raise money for the homeless, The Bath Chronicle, 6 August 2007
  2. Los albertos showing true brass class. The Plymouth Evening Herald, 7 March 2008
  3. Beyonce brings sex, hair and Hollywood to Somerset Hasted, Nick. The Independent, 27 June 2011
  4. "Los Albertos | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  5. "Losalbertos". Losalbertos.co.uk. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
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