Madrid’s Hinds are back with their fourth studio album, “Viva Hinds”, a record brimming with energy, positivity and catchy riffs. This new work is a true manifesto of life and friendship, but also a sign of the band’s musical maturity and ambitions.
Recorded in a little house in France with Pete Robertson (The Vaccines, beabadoobee), “Viva Hinds” presents a more mature and complex sound, but without losing the essence that has characterized Hinds since its beginnings. This album is a journey full of surprises, which includes from songs in Spanish to collaborations with big names in international music.
One of the most outstanding collaborations is with Beck on the song “Boom Boom Back”. This union of talents has resulted in an explosive and energetic song, which perfectly combines the characteristic style of both artists. According to Carlotta and Ana, meeting Beck at a film screening in Los Angeles was the trigger for this collaboration, which became the first song composed for the new album.
Another collaboration that has generated great expectation is that of Grian Chatten, vocalist of Fontaines D.C., in the song “Stranger”. This union between Spanish indie rock and Irish post-punk has resulted in a dark and atmospheric song, which explores new facets of Hinds’ sound.
In addition to these stellar collaborations, “Viva Hinds” includes tracks such as “Coffee”, one of the band’s first songs in Spanish, and “On My Own”, a ballad that shows the vulnerability of Carlotta and Ana. The album is a journey through different emotions and moods, but always with a background of optimism and hope.
“Viva Hinds” is an album to celebrate life, friendship and music. It is an album that invites us to dance, sing and enjoy the present moment. If you are a Hinds fan or looking to discover a new band, this album is a must.
“Viva Hinds” is an album that reaffirms Hinds as one of the most important bands of the current indie rock scene. With this new work, Carlotta and Ana prove that they are at their best and that they still have a lot to offer.
