Coke (LP)
Coke (LP)
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Coke (LP)

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Presenting an official reissue of Coke’s audacious and engrossing self-titled album from 1972, originally released on Manuel J. Mato’s highly collectible Sound Triangle Records imprint. A sizzling fusion of Miami Latin-funk, psychedelic garage rock, and gritty soul, this sought-after LP is a bold, intoxicating blend of genres that hits hard and grooves deep.

Predominantly sung in English, Coke is a melting pot of flavours tied together by tight funk drumming, vibrant organ lines, and zest-filled horn arrangements. The band’s garage-rock attitude is unmistakable, brought to life by a lineup of:

  • Paul Garcia – guitar

  • Ariel Hernandez – bass

  • Ruben Perez – drums

  • Jose Rubio – keys

  • A rotating crew of guest horn players

  • Peter Fernandez – vocals (whose androgynous tone often led listeners to believe the lead was female)

Produced by Manuel J. Mato, the album garnered acclaim in the Miami/Southern Florida scene upon release. However, limited promotion and a looming lawsuit from Coca-Cola over the band’s name pushed the group into obscurity. They would later re-emerge as Opus.

Still, great music finds its way. Coke was rediscovered by crate-diggers and groove connoisseurs, earning cult status. Notably, the explosive opener ‘Na Na’ featured on the Netflix series Griselda, a biopic about Cuban crime boss Griselda Blanco.

Other standout tracks include:

  • ‘You Turn Me On’ – a moody psych ballad with Doors-like guitar flourishes

  • ‘Got to Touch Your Face’ – a jazz-tinged crooner with rock edges

  • ‘Te Amo Mas’ – a sun-drenched Latin-rock dancefloor gem

Coke is a true crossover masterpiece — recommended for fans of early Santana, Latin-funk rarities, Nu Yorican heat, and garage-psych obscurities. This reissue is a long-overdue spotlight on a band that, despite industry roadblocks, delivered something timeless.


TRACKLIST

  1. Na Na

  2. You Turn Me On

  3. Got To Touch Your Face

  4. Que Seria De Mi

  5. Bun Bun Bun

  6. Bang Bang

  7. Sabor A Mi

  8. Te Amo Mas

  9. Nuestro Amor

  10. Quiero Decirte