Pistoleros
WFO, 2025
9/10
The trumpet wizard Mac Gollehon is well versed in many genres, and with the Hispanic Mechanics at his side they bring us 8 unpredictable and exciting tracks.
The title track opens with a dense buzzing, as Greg Meisenberg’s furious drums complements Gollehon’s well timed trumpet in a very animated and cinematic climate, and “Stud Poker” follows with Elvis Ferrara’s playful percussion that aligns with the soulful trumpet.
At the halfway point, “Mac Attack” brings grooves and ambience to the frisky synth stabs and club friendly mood, while “Vinny ‘Bay Parkway Snake’” offers a busy but meticulous delivery that can retreat to calmer moments.
Landing close to the end, “Atiba ‘SideEye’” comes with a mysterious atmosphere that benefits from keys, brass and a distinct dreaminess, and “Stacked Deck” exits with a dance floor ready energy that meshes jazz with pop.
A truly unclassifiable effort, Gollehon plows through progressive, electronic and futurist nods with incredible detail and much creativity.
Travels well with: Pete Mills- For The Record; Shawn Purcell- Oblivity