Dream Signals in Full Circles

INSOUND TOP SELLER OF 2001
Damn, it's been really hard to find Tristeza's releases. With two out of print 7"s, a sold-out Insound Tour Support CD, and a full-length CD which has been in and out of press (not to mention the fact that the LP version is out of print), Tristeza's previously released recordings are already valuable collectable items. Alas, Tristeza's second full-length, Dream Signals in Full Circles, will be widely available as the band gets ready to embark on a world-wide tour to support it.

It's hard to imagine that the San Diego hardcore scene gave birth to a band that encompasses such delicately complex rhythms. Right from the opening track, the listener is instantly enveloped by the music's gentle warmth, immaculate charm and stunning intricacies. Guitarists Christopher Sprague and Jimmy LaValle (also of The Album Leaf) lead the Tristeza attack with a dual barrage of blissful, complex guitar arrangements. Providing the reinforcements are healthy doses of funk- laden bass lines, atmospheric keyboards and relentless percussions.

If pedigree is important, then we'll have you know that members of Tristeza havce also served time in bands like Crimson Curse, The Locust, Swing Kids, Gogogo Airheart, Album Leaf and more.

Dream Signals in Full Circles is the band's most accomplished and beautiful recording to date. Produced by Dave Trumfio (The Pulsars, Aluminum Group, Butterglory) at Kingsize Studio, this album expands the band's signature sound with heavier bass sounds, more vibrant keyboard/ synthesizer effects and the guitar and violin assistance from Bobby Conn and his bandmates.

"Tristeza is reinventing what it means to be an instrumental band today. 10 out of 10 is my vote." -- Dogprint Fanzine