Red Lotus: Press

"De Pinche Nada is not only remarkably diverse, but it is also a powerful record. From the unabashed confidence of Superwoman to the ominous mystique of Firecracker, Red Lotus blend a myriad of backgrounds and genres into one incredibly compelling vision. Unmerciful stands out as possibly the most accessible track, with its delightfully bipolar dynamic and unforgettable chorus. This is certainly a promising record from what seems to be a very promising band--I dig it!"

--Ryan Hoffer, Shut Eye Records & Agency

A Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds

I don't think I was properly prepared for what Red Lotus had in store for me. I was pretty blown away at first listen.

I'm not usually a fan of hard rock music, but if I was going to listen to some, this is the band I would pick. Without a doubt.

Rozz Nash's lead voice is a powerhouse. When she sings, "I'm Superwoman!" you say, "yes, you are!"

On "I'll Be Here" she shows you that her voice has a range of styles. Here you can hear the honest quality of her voice.

The rest of the band is equally strong. These are all fantastic musicians who sound great together.

The songs are well written and memorable.

Unfortunately, this is a short EP, but worth getting. Red Lotus has a future in rock for sure.

Posted on May 4, 2006

RED LOTUS
De Pinche Nada
Self-Released
The Red Lotus has a combination of sound that draws a lot of different emotions out of you throughout this 5 track EP. Because of the guitar work, that’s a bit more often than not rock driven, it would be pretty easy to compare this to Lenny Kravitz, but with the female vocals a whole new dynamic is added to the songs. The vocals are good, and at first they seem styled after those of Kravitz, but at track 3, “I’ll Be Here,” she loses the Kravitz influence and take son a bit more of an eclectic style in her voice and it shows off exactly how much she brings to the table. The music is good and catchy, a lot of pop influence fused together with rock, but the vocals are what truly make the Red Lotus shine and this is EP is shining like the sun. This is certainly a band to keep your eyes on. (JK)

What’s the 4-1-1?
The New York based rockers let the world in on their brand of what they call “sexy heavy rock” with this 5-song collection of soulful, yet powerful rock and roll.

Genre
Rock / hard rock

The Good
When the album first begins, you’ve got a really crushing rock intro and then all of a sudden you find yourself listening to this really sweet and soulful soft vocal from singer Rozz Nash. I’ll be the first to admit that I initially heard that vocal take and though to myself, oh this is going to be a painful listen. However, while she certainly has an admirable softer side, wait until she kicks into high gear with the powerful rock vocal. I was blown away. She’s got quite the set of pipes.
The instrumentation on this 25 minute long CD is also top notch. You’ve got a rock solid foundation with the rhythm section and a guitarist in Jean-Marx Santel, who powers the songs with a collection of riffs that really make you pay attention. While I enjoyed each of the 5 songs, the one that stands out the most is “Superwoman.”

The Bad
The album cover says the title is De Pinche Nada. The promo material calls it De Piche Nada. I’d think someone would’ve been able to determine which title is actually correct.

The Verdict
In advance of writing this review, I posted a link to the band’s Myspace page on a message board I take part in. One of my fellow music fans checked it out and responded with the comment that they were amazing. I’d tend to agree.
I really had no idea what to expect from the band. I’ll admit to having the CD in my “to review” pile for a while, but I’m very glad that I finally got around to listening to it. The four black rock musicians take their individual talents and influences and combine them into a really winning mixture that just begs to be heard by a larger audience. This is certainly one of the best debut albums I’m likely to hear this year.

Did You Know?
The publishing company for the band’s songs is called Old Negro Spirituals Music.
You can hear three songs from the album on the band’s MySpace page.


Rating: 4 out of 5


-- Jay Roberts

Red Lotus - De Pinche Nada
Old Negro Spirituals Music
By O.B.
We have all heard about white female singers with soulful voices that sound black, like Fiona Apple, but how often do you hear a black female sound white and have it sound great while retaining that soul? Look out Alanis Morrisette. Watch your back Evan Essence, there is a new female-fronted band out there and not only is she black, but so are the rest of the members.

If I could sum up Red Lotus, it would be something like Living Colour with Janis Joplin adding her own style of soul. Rozz Nash brings an element female rock has been lacking… the ability to belt. Not only does she have a fabulous range and a sassy edge to her, but she can also whisper like Jewel and wail like Mariah Carey.

De Pinche Nada, or in English, So Fucking What? is a five song release that will leave you itching for more like an addict and his needle. The melody represented in the third song,”I'll Be There”, is simply timeless. The song “Unmerciful” will grab you, as it has vibes and emotions the coldest of folks would succumb to. Go to www.Redlotus.com and check De Pinche Nada out.

Taking the torch from a tradition of Black rockers like Jimi Hendrix and Lenny Kravits, the future burns bright. The songs “Superwoman” and “Firecracker” exemplifies the explosive nature this band possesses.

Run out and snag their debut release, for this will not be one of those bands you find in the pawnshops across the country. Red Lotus is the real deal and will leave you feeling good that straight forward, in your face rock is still alive and kicking!

This self-proclaimed collection of "sexy heavy rock" is that and more. Unfortunately, this album exists as a tiny collection of only five songs. There are a lot of amazing instrumentation and vocals that makes De Pinche Nada worth your time, but one is left wishing for more and a bit disgruntled that this is all there is. Luckily the abbreviated nature of the album is the most unlikable part, and that is only because these rockers transmit such promise in such a short selection of tunes the absence of more, more, more becomes so pronounced.

With influences like Lenny Kravitz and Jimmy Hendrix, it's not just the aggressive guitar intrusions that make this album a kick-ass collection. In addition, you get the soulfully luscious sound of singer Rozz Nash's vocals. Nash maintains a steady stream of melodic moaning only to spike her talents all the more with an occasional pumped up piping thrown in. As she belts out the lyrics in one of the best songs on the album, Superwoman, listeners will recognize that Nash is, in fact, a super woman. Such a penetratingly sweet voice might seem out of place amidst the thrashing guitars, but Nash and the rest of the New York team really makes it all work.


~Lexi Schuh

This band ROCKS!! Straight ahead groovin rock. Rozz’s sultry yet powerful vocals set them apart. Jean-Marx's raw guitar riffs pull the listener in. Aalics on bass & Gavin on drums complete the talented quartet. They bring energy, solid musicianship and good material to the table. This band manages to incorporate influences of those that came before while reinvigorating the sound into something fresh. Their own press kit calls their sound “A new era of Black Rock in the tradition of Jimi Hendrix, Living Colour & Lenny Kravitz" and labels their style “sexy heavy rock”. Black, white, purple or green - I couldn’t agree more. Red Lotus is the shot of adrenaline that rock n roll needs today. Do yourself a favor and check out their debut release 'De Pinche Nada,' with tracks like "Superwoman," "Running" and "Firecracker" you‘ll be glad you did

http://www.scoremusicmagazine.com/newindepths.php


Red Lotus- De Pinche Nada
If a strong introduction is a key to success, then Red Lotus is off and running with a good shot at that rock 'n' roll dream.
With only a small taste of their true potential on this five-track release, Red Lotus storm in, bitch slap you awake, and then leave before you realize how good it really was. Second take will bring in all that funky melody and you realize what good chemistry Rozz Nash, Aalics Bronson, Jean-Marx Santel, and Gavin Glenn have got going. Rozz has an exceptional vocal range that stands up straight to the heavy hits from Gavin on drums.
Jean-Marx sounds like he's just getting comfortable on guitar and could take flight at any time. Aalics Bronson is a very versatile bassist able to play funk, jazz, or hard rock; it all sounds natural.
Their songs are complete and show their wide range of talent. "Running" breaks out heavy, leading into "Superwoman" a solid anthem of a woman's individuality. "I'll be Here" and "Unmerciful" lift the curtain on their soulful side and gives them depth. "Firecracker" rounds the album out bringing our attention back to how hard they can rock.
If Red Lotus can convey so much in five songs, you can only wonder what a full album will bring. Will they continue to divulge over relationships and personal status or will they approach a different perspective and bring something new to the table? Either way, they are a band to keep an eye on.
http://www.redlotusband.com/


Written by: Tonya
06 Dec 2006