“Trail” is a wistful acoustic ballad that has a bit of twang added in for good measure. (“BB”) is a sultry Spanish flavored tune that opens with a slow arpeggiated guitar riff. At the chorus, it suddenly erupts with a stunning display of power. Yet another highlight is the group’s tribute to their Mexican heritage, (“Ven Cerca”). It is sung in Spanish. It is also notable for its eerie, psychedelic, introductory sequence.
In the ever evolving music business where the few remaining major record labels are more concerned about short term profits than anything else, being signed to an independent label can turn out to be a blessing. A small label can often be a bit more patient and nurturing. They have another goal in mind; establishing creditability for the company in the short term, and obtaining long term viability for the artist. As a result, their recording acts are given adequate time to hone their musical skills and develop a fan base.
Some bands can deal with the pressure of following up a solid first album with something more promising. Girl in a Coma has accomplished that feat with Trio B.C.. Nevertheless, there will always be groups that stumble upon one shining moment. Those are the bands that are forever saddled with the weight of being tagged as “one hit wonders”. Of course, there’s always that other category: the bands that offered consistent excellence, but, for whatever reason, never show up on the radar. Those are the bands that just fade away, left to wonder what might have been. At least for the time being, Girl in a Coma shouldn’t be worried about falling into either of the latter two categories. And although the music business is quite fickle, Girl in a Coma seems poised for a long run. It will be interesting to see if they can stay on track.
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