The Riffbackers "The Curtain Shop and Alterations"

Not to be confused with The Riffbrokers, This is the continuing efforts of Spanish popsters Fausto Martin and Nacho Garcia, after the break up of their former band The Winnerys (Rainbow Quartz USA) in February 2007. The band was born in the springtime of 2007 in Madrid, and that summer the recording sessions of their first album “The Curtain Shop And Alterations” began. The new 11-song set was written by Fausto and fans of the Winnerys are sure to love it. The Beatles/Byrds guitar imprint is on every track here with Fausto’s signature vocal leading the way. Starting with the driving “Now It’s Fine,” the band’s musical ability is sharp and those Beatle-y riffs are unmistakeable. “You’d Do Anything” has more jangle than you can shake a 12-string Rickenbacker at, and “Sometimes” has those wonderful guitar bridges and Nacho’s impressive drumwork. The songs are mostly self-referencing experiences, especially “Stupid Rock Star’s Dream” which will remind some of The Raspberries “Overnight Sensation.” Fans of Paul McCartney will enjoy the ballad “After All These Years” and it mixes all the right elements without getting tiresome. A great collection of songs by focused pop craftsmen without a dud in the bunch.  Keep on Riffin’!

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