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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Ready, Set, Go!! ...This is Ready Nena*

I first heard of READY NENA in 2008. Their bassist, Bucky had contacted me via myspace and sent me their demo material and I have to say that although it was very crude, it managed to encompass all I expect to hear in a demo.

Not only does Ready Nena gather all that is necessary for a new band trying to create a name for themselves to have, good lyrics, strong music backed by decent arrangements and vocals actually capable of communicating what the songs are about. These kids could very well be the next big thing to come out of their home town of San Luis Potosi.

Their music sounds strangely upbeat and bereaved at the same time and it always has the strange effect of leaving me feeling both melancholy and optimistic at the same time ...weird. I've said it before, I don't like to compare or try to find similarities between bands, but to me; Ready Nena's sound was very reminiscent of The Smiths.

I haven't heard from them in years but as of mid- 2009, they were working on new music. I know they're still around, though... You can find Ready Nena on myspace.

  Ready nena - En Silencio


*Updated October 2010.
You can now find Ready Nena on facebook. If you stop by their page, please tell them I sent you!
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  1. Aldo "DANGERman" AcevesOctober 26, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I received news that the band formerly known as READY NENA is back. Here's an excerpt from their facebook page, where they explain what happened, in their own words.

    "Hola!
    Después de un descanso un poco involuntario nos dimos a la tarea de renovar nuestro proyecto:
    - Dejamos ir a nuestro querido bajista Bucky, sabemos que tomó la mejor decisión y tiene todo nuestro apoyo y respeto ante todo.
    -Damos la bienvenida a Roberto, que ha aportado un toque muy interesante a la banda y encaja perfectamente en lo que buscamos ahora.
    -Y finalmente: Julio II (Julio Segundo) es ahora nuestro nombre.
    Hoy damos un paso más, no solo un cambio de empaque, tenemos mucho material nuevo y nos morimos de ganas por mostrarlo. Gracias a todos los que nos han apoyado durante más de 3 años, esperamos seguir contando con ustedes en esta nueva etapa, ayúdennos a correr la voz!

    And there it is...
    If you were a fan of Ready Nena or would like to get to know and support them in their new phase as Julio Segundo, stop by their new facebook page and give them a "like"

    http://www.facebook.com/juliosegundomusica

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