Album Review: Last Night by Iseo (2016)
Alright, let’s talk about Last Night, the 2016 album by Spanish artist Iseo. This one’s a cool mix of Pop/Rock, Pop, and Funk/Soul vibes with a strong Soul backbone. It’s not perfect, but it’s got that raw charm you don’t always find in overly polished records. Released independently under Not On Label, this album feels like a labor of love, with Iseo wearing multiple hats—vocals, guitar, percussion, and even writing all the tracks. You can tell he poured his heart into this thing.
The band behind it is tight too. Toño on bass, Josu Erviti on drums, Charlie Moreno on keys—they bring the energy. And shoutout to Álvaro Arnaiz for the design concept and Joel Otero for the photography; they really gave the album a cohesive aesthetic. But enough about the credits—let’s get into the music.
Two tracks stuck out to me big time: “The Wave” and “Wicked Game.”
“The Wave” kicks things off with this hypnotic groove that just pulls you in. The bassline is smooth as hell, and Iseo’s vocals have this raspy, soulful quality that makes you feel like you’re floating on… well, a wave. It’s catchy without being annoying, which is harder than it sounds. There’s something about the way the keys swirl around in the background—it’s like they’re whispering secrets to you while the rhythm section keeps your feet moving. Honestly, I’ve had this track stuck in my head for days, and I’m not mad about it.
Then there’s “Wicked Game.” No, it’s not the Chris Isaak cover, but it might as well be called that because it’s got that same moody, brooding vibe. The guitar work here is stellar—Iseo really knows how to make those strings sing. It’s slow-burning, almost cinematic, and the kind of song that makes you want to stare out a rainy window while pretending you’re in a black-and-white movie. It’s deep, man. Like, “whoa, life is complicated” deep.
Other tracks like “The Wolf” and “Deep Voice” keep the momentum going, but those two are the ones I keep coming back to. They’re different enough to show range but still fit together like puzzle pieces.
Here’s the thing about Last Night: it’s not trying to reinvent the wheel, and maybe that’s why it works so well. It’s just honest music made by people who clearly dig what they’re doing. Listening to it feels like hanging out with friends who jam in their garage but are secretly way better than they let on.
Final thought? If you’re into albums that feel like a warm hug but also make you think a little, give Last Night a spin. Oh, and fun fact—Iseo seems to love repeating track titles. “The Wave” and “The Wolf” both show up twice. Maybe it’s intentional, maybe it’s a happy accident, but either way, it kinda works. Like, hey, sometimes life repeats itself too, right?
