Friends Of Dean Martinez - Cordova Monte Carlo

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Review by Jonay Rogaz

Cordova Monte Carlo by Friends Of Dean Martinez: A Timeless Indie Gem Released in 1996 on Sub Pop, Cordova Monte Carlo is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. It’s not loud or flashy, but it carves out its own space with a mix of indie rock, lounge vibes, post-rock textures, and even a touch of country rock. The US-based band crafts something that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly unique—like finding an old vinyl at a garage sale and realizing it’s a hidden treasure. The album kicks off with “Cordova,” and honestly, this track sticks with me. It starts slow, almost like a lazy afternoon drive through empty desert roads. The guitar work has this shimmering quality to it—dreamy but not overdone. There’s no rush here; the song unfolds gradually, letting each note breathe. I remember thinking how rare it is for music to feel so unhurried yet completely engaging. It’s the kind of tune you don’t just listen to—you live inside it for a while. Then there’s “Monte Carlo,” which flips the vibe slightly. If “Cordova” is introspective, “Monte Carlo” feels cinematic. The instrumentation builds layers upon layers until it feels like you’re watching some imaginary movie unfold in your head. Is it about adventure? Longing? Who knows, but it doesn’t matter because it works. The way they blend genres here—indie rock meets lounge smoothness—is seamless. You can tell these guys weren’t trying too hard to fit into any box. They just made what felt right. Behind the scenes, the credits reveal two key players: Hank Trotter handled the design, giving the album cover that understated coolness Sub Pop fans know well. And mastering wizard John Golden polished everything till it gleamed without losing the raw charm. These details might seem small, but they show the care put into every aspect of the project. What strikes me most about Cordova Monte Carlo is how timeless it feels. Listening today, it doesn’t scream '90s nostalgia—it’s more like a reminder that good music transcends trends. Sure, it’s not gonna light up the charts or anything, but maybe that’s the point. This isn’t background noise; it’s something deeper. Here’s the unexpected part: after spinning the album a few times, I realized it’s less about individual tracks and more about the mood it creates. It’s like hanging out with someone who doesn’t say much but makes you think differently just by being around. Weirdly enough, now I wanna grab a map and hit the road—even if I have no clue where I’m going.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Monte Carlo
Cordova

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Catalog Numbers

SP 334

Labels

Sub Pop

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Mastered AtGreg Lee Processing
Phonographic Copyright (p)Sub Pop
Copyright (c)Sub Pop
Published ByLunada Bay

Credits

RoleCredit
DesignHank Trotter
Mastered ByJohn Golden

Notes

  • Cordova © Lunada Bay (BMI) / Good Clean Dirt (BMI) / Tastin' The Plastic (BMI) administered by Bug Music.
  • Monte Carlo © Alley Music Corp.(BMI) / Trio Music Co., Inc.(BMI).

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A run-out, hand-etched): SP-334-A L-45543
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B run-out, hand-etched): SP-334-B L-45543-X
  • Matrix / Runout (Sides A & B run-out, stamped): GOLDEN
  • Rights Society: BMI

About Friends Of Dean Martinez

American instrumental rock/post-rock band founded in 1995 in Tucson, Arizona.

Name Vars

  • Friends Of Dean Martin

Members

  • Joey Burns
  • John Convertino
  • Mike Semple
  • Dave Lachance
  • Brad Fordham
  • Bill Elm
  • Andrew Gerfers

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Cordova Monte Carlo* by Friends Of Dean Martinez is a hidden gem from 1996. It blends Indie Rock, Lounge, Post Rock, and Country Rock in just two tracks: "Cordova" and "Monte Carlo." Released on Sub Pop, the same label that launched Nirvana, it was mastered by John Golden and designed by Hank Trotter. Not your typical rock album, it feels more like a moody road trip through sound.