{"title":"Coke","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"coke","title":"Coke","description":"\u003cp\u003ePresenting an official reissue of \u003cem\u003eCoke's\u003c\/em\u003e audacious, engrossing self-titled album from 1972, originally released on Manuel J Mato's collectible Sound Triangle Records imprint. It's a heavy hit of Miami Latin-funk, dosed up with psychedelic garage rock and gritty soul excellence, making for an intoxicating blend of styles and genres on this highly sought-after LP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePredominately sung in English, \u003cstrong\u003eCoke's\u003c\/strong\u003e only album under this moniker is a sumptuous melting pot of influences, tied together with bright funk drumming, flavourful organs and zesty horns. With a garage band attitude and sensibility, the lineup consisted of Paul Garcia on guitar, Ariel Hernandez on bass, Ruben Perez on drums, Jose Rubio on the keys, a host of guest horn players and Peter Fernandez on vocals, whose tone and delivery was often mistaken for that of a woman. Produced by Mato, the record and band were well-received in Miami and Southern Florida at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to a lack of promotion outside of Florida and the threat of a lawsuit from the Coca-Cola corporation for usage of their name, the band fell into relative obscurity, becoming Opus following the dispute. They say the cream always rises to the top though, with \u003cem\u003eCoke\u003c\/em\u003e being rediscovered by diggers and collectors searching for a rare groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout cuts on the album \"\u003cem\u003eNa Na\u003c\/em\u003e\" was recently featured on the soundtrack to the Netflix drama \"\u003cem\u003eGriselda\u003c\/em\u003e\" (a biopic of Miami\/Cuban crime boss Griselda Blanco). Other highlights include the crooner-jazz-rock \"\u003cem\u003eGot to Touch Your Face\u003c\/em\u003e\", the psych ballad \"\u003cem\u003eYou Turn Me On\u003c\/em\u003e\" with a guitar line reminiscent of The Doors, and the Latin-rock groover, \"\u003cem\u003eTe Amo Mas\u003c\/em\u003e\". \u003cem\u003eCoke\u003c\/em\u003e is a sensational crossover record that draws from a sea of different influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of early Santana, garage-pysch, Nu Yorican and Latin-funk productions should all investigate this cherished album - it will have something for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":51188261552459,"sku":"2242570","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":51188261519691,"sku":"2242569","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/729537b7-ba29-4e6a-8e44-36111b6bbed4_f71c0f88_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1738351609"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/coke.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}