Totimoshi

Totimoshi
Meg Castellanos in 2009
Meg Castellanos in 2009
Background information
OriginOakland, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active1999–present
LabelsVolcom Entertainment
MembersAntonio "Tony" Aguilar (guitar/vocals)
Meg Castellanos (bass)
Chris Fugitt (drums)
Websitetotimoshi.com

Totimoshi is an American rock band based in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in Oakland in 1997.

Style and reception

Totimoshi are inspired by artists such as Frank Zappa and Jimi Hendrix; however, the 2008 album Milagrosa borrows more from the band Shellac.[5] Milagrosa, a concept album and stylistic departure from the band's previous albums,[5] is written to the themes of the battle between love and hate, according to the vocalist, Tony Aguilar.[6] It received a 7.5/10 score on Pitchfork Media,[7] and 3/4 from the eZine Static Multimedia.[8]

The 2006 album Ladrón received a 3.5/5 score from Tiny Mix Tapes, and was praised for being "sophisticated" and "patently enjoyable".[9] It was also praised by eZines such as Deaf Sparrow.[10]

Discography

Year Album Label Notes
1999 Totimoshi Self-released Out of print
2002 ¿Mysterioso? Crucial Blast Drums by Johann Zamosa
2003 Monoli This Dark Reign Recordings Drums by Don Newenhouse
2006 Ladrón Crucial Blast Records, Volcom Entertainment (2007) Drums by Luke Herbst, Chris Irizarry;[9] produced by Page Hamilton
2008 Milagrosa Volcom Entertainment Guest vocals by Mike Kissam; produced by Page Hamilton and Toshi Kasai
2011 Avenger At a Loss Recordings Drums by Chris Fugitt Source: Official website

References

  1. ^ "Nebula, Totimoshi, Lucid Ground, Audiobon". Chicago Reader. September 23, 2009. Archived from the original on March 28, 2019.
  2. ^ "Totimoshi Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
  3. ^ Ayers, Chris (November 17, 2016). "Totimoshi - Avenger". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "Music Review: Totimoshi – Ladrón". Tinymixtapes.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  5. ^ a b Pehling, Dave (June 30, 2008). "Totimoshi". SF Weekly. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
  6. ^ "Totimoshi » Bio". Archived from the original on February 19, 2009. Retrieved March 24, 2009.
  7. ^ "Totimoshi: Milagrosa". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  8. ^ "Totimoshi – Milagrosa | Music | CD | Reviews | Static Multimedia". Archived from the original on April 14, 2009. Retrieved March 24, 2009.
  9. ^ a b Olskooly. "Totimoshi – Ladrón". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
  10. ^ "Totimoshi Interview – DEAF SPARROW Zine". Archived from the original on February 4, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2009.