Lolz Story by Raúl Peligro: A Quirky Indie Pop Gem That Sticks With You
Alright, so let’s talk about Lolz Story, the 2017 album from Spain’s very own Raúl Peligro. Released under the Fikasound label, this thing is a wild ride through indie pop territory—equal parts fun, weird, and kinda profound if you squint hard enough. It's not perfect, but honestly? That's what makes it stick.
First off, let me just say that the tracklist feels like someone raided their brain for all the random thoughts they had while eating cereal at 3 AM. And I mean that in the best way possible. Tracks like "YOLO" and "Europa Ha Muerto" really stood out to me—not because they’re some kind of musical masterpieces (though they’re solid), but because they feel real. Like, these songs could’ve been written on napkins during a late-night hangout session.
Take “YOLO”, for example. Yeah, yeah, we’ve all heard the acronym before, but Peligro flips it into something fresh. The beat hits hard without being overwhelming, and there’s this tongue-in-cheek vibe running through it that makes you wanna bob your head while silently judging yourself for enjoying it so much. Plus, the lyrics are sharp enough to make you think twice about how much you actually live by the “You Only Live Once” mantra. Spoiler alert: most of us don’t.
Then there’s “Europa Ha Muerto.” Man, this one hits different. It’s got this haunting undertone mixed with an almost danceable rhythm, which sounds confusing as hell when I write it down, but trust me—it works. There’s something about the way he sings “Europa ha muerto” that feels both ironic and painfully true. Maybe it’s the post-Brexit existential dread creeping in, or maybe I’m reading too much into it after one too many cups of coffee. Either way, it stuck in my head for days.
Other tracks like “Carpathian (Raúl Peligro Remix)” and “Agapornis (DJ Vegeta Remix)” bring some remix magic to the table, giving the album a bit of variety. And hey, who doesn’t love a good interlude? “ASMR (Interludio)” breaks things up nicely, even though it left me wondering if I should be whispering sweet nothings into a microphone myself.
By the time you get to “We Ask You Qué Tal,” you might find yourself questioning whether this whole project was meant to be taken seriously or if it’s just one big inside joke. Honestly? That’s probably the point.
So yeah, Lolz Story isn’t gonna change your life or anything, but it’s exactly the kind of album you throw on when you need something lighthearted yet oddly meaningful. It’s like hanging out with that friend who always has a witty comment but also somehow manages to drop some deep wisdom every now and then.
Final thought? If aliens ever land in Spain looking for proof of human creativity, handing them this album wouldn’t be the worst idea. Sure, they might leave scratching their little green heads, but at least they’d know we had fun while figuring stuff out.
