Tommy Guerrero - Soul Food Taqueria

Review by Michael DiMella

Soul Food Taqueria: A Genre-Bending Mess That Somehow Works Tommy Guerrero’s Soul Food Taqueria is the kind of album that doesn’t care if you’re confused. Released in 2002, this thing is a chaotic stew of jazz, funk, hip-hop, blues, rock—hell, even ambient and downtempo vibes sneak their way in. It's like someone threw a bunch of genres into a blender, hit "puree," and dared us to drink it. And guess what? You’ll probably choke on some parts, but damn if it isn’t refreshing. This record came out via labels like Mo Wax and Be With Records, so yeah, it had some street cred right off the bat. But let’s get real—it’s not perfect. Some tracks feel stitched together with duct tape, while others sound like they were recorded in Guerrero’s garage (spoiler: they kinda were). Still, there’s something raw about it that hits different. Like, you can tell Tommy played most of the instruments himself—guitar, bass, keys, percussion—and didn’t overthink it too much. That DIY vibe sticks to your ribs. Let me break down two tracks that stuck with me because they’re polar opposides yet both slap hard: First up, "It Gets Heavy (feat. Gresham Taylor)". This one punches you in the face from the jump. The beat is nasty, gritty as hell, and Gresham’s vocals add this smoky layer that feels like you're sitting in a dimly lit bar at 3 AM. There’s no sugarcoating here; it’s straight-up heavy, man. Not just sonically either—the lyrics hit deep. By the time the track ends, you’re left feeling like you’ve been through some emotional wringer. It’s messy, loud, and unapologetic—a banger for sure. Then there’s "Terra Unfirma", which is basically the opposite. This cut floats by like a lazy Sunday afternoon. All lo-fi beats and mellow guitar riffs, it’s the type of song you throw on when you’re trying to zone out or pretend life isn’t falling apart around you. But don’t mistake chill for boring—this track sneaks up on you. Before you know it, you’re nodding along, lost in its hypnotic groove. It’s proof that Guerrero knows how to keep things interesting without needing to shout. Now, let’s talk production. Monte Vallier mixed this beast, and whoever MANDY is, props to them for mastering it because somehow all these wild styles gel together. Even the artwork by Stephen Powers fits the vibe—simple, bold, and kinda scrappy. Oh, and shoutout to Chuck Treece on drums where he pops up; dude crushes it every time. But honestly, what makes Soul Food Taqueria unforgettable isn’t just the music—it’s the attitude. Guerrero didn’t try to make a polished masterpiece. He made something real, something flawed, something alive. Listening to it feels like walking into a dive bar where everyone’s arguing about politics, drinking cheap beer, and somehow still having the best night ever. So yeah, give this album a spin if you want something weird, imperfect, and totally badass. Just don’t expect it to hold your hand. Reflection time: Maybe we need more albums like this—ones that don’t give a damn about fitting neatly into boxes. Or maybe I’m just hungry and craving tacos now. Either way, respect. Final Verdict: 8/10. Fucked up in all the right ways.

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Artist: Tommy Guerrero
Album: Soul Food Taqueria

2017

Rating: 4.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
The Color Of Life	3:57
(Interlude) And The Day Goes By	1:28
Intro Lectric Chile Goat	0:56
Another Brother Gone	2:28
(Interlude) And the Day Goes By	1:28
Terra Unfirma	4:5
Gettin It Together (feat. Lyrics Born)	3:22
Sea Sick	6:14
Interlude Train of Thought	01:20
Birds Over Head	5:20
Terra Unifirma	4:05
Abierto	3:59
It Gets Heavy (feat. Gresham Taylor)	3:23
It Gets Heavy	3:23
Rusty Gears, Lonely Years	3:57
Thank You (MK)	3:50
Interlude So Many Years Ago	0:45
(Interlude) Train of Thought	1:19
Thin Brown Layer	4:39
Thank You MK	3:49
The Color of Life	3:57
Interlude and the Day Goes By	01:28
Broken Blood	3:47
Falling Awake	3:56
Another Brother Again	2:28
(Interlude) So Many Years Ago	0:45
Gettin' It Together	3:24
Organism	4:7
(Intro) Lectric Chile Goat	0:56
Interlude Train Of Thought	1:20
Gettin It Together	3:22
Tatanka	4:10
Interlude And The Day Goes By	1:28
Lost Unfound	3:32

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Catalog Numbers

MWR158CD
MWR 158 CD
PUCY-1021
BEWITH026LP
MWR 158 LP

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Mo Wax
Flavour Of Sound Ltd
Not On Label
Be With Records

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escuchar en línea
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
écouter en ligne
lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa
ouvir online
ascolta in linea
online anhören

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CD
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cardboard sleeve
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Deluxe Edition
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Remastered
180g
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Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Mo Wax Labels Ltd.
Copyright (c)	Mo Wax Labels Ltd.
Published By	Fo Traques Ana Munkey Music
Mixed At	Function 8
Made By	Sonopress
Licensed From	Mo Wax Labels Ltd.
Mastered At	Simon Francis Mastering
Pressed By	Damont

Credits

Role	Credit
Artwork	Stephen (Espo) Powers
Mixed By	Monte Vallier
Written-By	Tommy Guerrero
Instruments	Tommy Guerrero
Producer	Gadget (tracks: 7, 11)
Songwriter	Tommy Guerrero
Drums	Chuck Treece (tracks: B1, C4, C5, D3)
Guitar	Tommy Guerrero
Bass	Tommy Guerrero
Keyboards	Tommy Guerrero
Percussion	Tommy Guerrero
Mastered By	MANDY

Notes

℗ 2002 Mo Wax Labels Ltd. © 2002 Mo Wax Labels Ltd.
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mo Wax Labels Ltd.
Made in UK.
Packaged in card inner and outer sleeves.
All Instrument by Tommy Guerrero except where noted
Made under license from Mo' Wax Labels Ltd.
Tracks 18-21 are bonus tracks from 'Junk Collector EP'
Comes in thinline CD jewel case with stickered tracklisting on rear.
Housed in LP style card sleeve with printed inner sleeve.
All track titles have no capitals and MK in fact is shown as mk
Noted about duplication, but his is the release of the Promo copy warned about as a possible duplication.
CDr housed in a slim case, probably unofficial released.
First time reissue, remastered, double vinyl edition presented in a gatefold sleeve. Released in full conjunction and collaboration with Tommy Guerrero.
Promo w/ no front artwork but comes with a press release 'sticker' on the front.

Barcodes

Barcode: 6 74948 01582 4
Label Code: LC 04983
Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout: Sonopress 50640640/MWR158CD 01 IFPI L030 IFPI 0755
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L030
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0755
Matrix / Runout: 50046AM-2 MWR-158 030403-13
Barcode (Text): 4 543807 010217
Rights Society: JASRAC
Barcode: 674948015824
Barcode: 5 05058 0679511
Barcode (Scanned): 5050580679511
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, hand etched): BEWITH 026LP,A1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, machine stamped): 20923 A1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, hand etched): BEWITH 026LP,B1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, machine stamped): 20923 B1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, hand etched): BEWITH 026LP,C1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, machine stamped): 20923 C1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, hand etched): BEWITH 026LP,D1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, machine stamped): 20923 D1
Matrix / Runout: MWR 158LP A-1
Matrix / Runout: MWR 158LP B-1

About Tommy Guerrero

American musician and professional skateboarder, born in San Francisco, California, USA, September 9, 1966. Guerrero was a member of skateboard company Powell Peralta's Bones Brigade team in the 1980's and co-founded the Real Skateboards company in 1991. He followed up his skateboard career with music, joining Skate Rock band and experimental group , later becoming a solo artist playing Rock, Electronic, Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, and Jazz. The EA video game 'Skate' featured Guerrero compositions. Brother of .

Aliases

Beats Of San Francisco
Fotraque

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Soul Food Taqueria* by Tommy Guerrero is like a musical chameleon. Released in 2002, it blends so many genres—jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, Latin, and more—that it feels like a genre all on its own. What’s wild is that Tommy played most of the instruments himself, from guitar to bass to percussion. Oh, and get this—one track even features Lyrics Born, adding a layer of hip-hop vibes. The artwork was done by Stephen Powers, aka ESPO, who’s known for his street art turned gallery-worthy pieces. So basically, this album isn’t just music—it’s an experience.

Comments

coopsl

2025-03-12

Nice

ramcoin07

2025-03-12

MASTERPIECE

nikachallenge

2025-03-12

Perfecto pa estar en carretera, o chillin bajo el sol o haciendo cualquier actividad

pradeepudayanga28

2025-03-11

How can music remind me of California when i have never even been to the U.S let alone cali ??

tskulls

2025-03-10

Who’s here for the six year anniversary of this masterpiece?

grupnewt

2025-03-09

I want more songs that sound like the intro damn

jaiprkash1998

2025-03-09

???

xninjaknightx

2025-03-09

My first skate deck was a Tommy Guerrero in the 80's, I haven't skated in decades, but when I heard he was putting out albums I gave it a listen and have been sharing it ever since. We both gravitated to music in our lives and I think that's awsome. I went a bit heavier but good music is undeniable and I can't deny! Well done Tommy!