Before Guaracha UFO propelled Meridian Brothers onto the international stage, Eblis Álvarez was already shaping his singular sonic universe in the shadows. Released only on CD in between 2009 and 2012 via local label La Distritofónica, Meridian Brothers VI and VII never had wide distribution or media exposure. Yet, these albums represent a crucial phase in the band’s evolution, capturing the energy of Bogotá’s experimental cumbia scene at the time.
On VI, Álvarez crafts a hallucinatory patchwork of cumbia and vallenato, using his guitar as the guiding thread before layering other instruments on top. VII pushes experimentation even further with a custom-built sampling algorithm, generating unpredictable loops and grooves. These two albums laid the foundation for the radical fusion and irreverent spirit that would later define Meridian Brothers.
Now reissued on vinyl for the first time, these historic recordings offer a raw and fascinating glimpse into the origins of one of Latin America’s most forward-thinking musical projects.
A1. Los Falsos Reyes Magos
A2. Devoción
B1. Te Amo ¿Te Odio?
B2. Soy El Pinchadiscos Del Amor
B3. Queremos Subir Al Cielo A Saludar A Dios, Luego Bajar Y Contárselo A Todos Nuestros Amigos Y Vecinos
C1. El Ganadero Del Futuro
C2. Errante- Doncella Rimbombante
D1. Bailador Fantasma
D2. El Jazz Del Chupasangres
D3. Tendré Que Luchar Contra Los 98 Carniceros Que Pretenden Tu Amor?
