Robe Iniesta Presents Se nos Transporte el Aire: A Powerful Return to Form
Departing from the Extremoduro era, Robe Iniesta continues to release albums and embark on tours with relentless momentum. Two tracks from Se nos Transporte el Aire were already unveiled during his latest tour, and they now anchor a collection that finds his tight band pushing forward. The material leans toward a more grounded, less philosophical mood than the previous track Mayeutics, marking a new phase for Iniesta in 2021.
Textures collide in a rapid whirl of sound that is as lyrical as it is sweeping. Iniesta shares introspective lines aloud, with phrases that feel both encrypted and sharply economical. The lyricism hints at rebellion and risk, ranging from defiant imprecations to existential questions. The first track, initially paired with Nothing to Lose, places Iniesta in a confession booth where ghosts and addictions surface as he steadies himself after a low point. The accompanying video favors performance over narrative, capturing the band during a sound check break in a live setting while the music unfolds with unrelenting energy.
Se nos vamos el aire harmonizes the signature architecture of Iniesta’s solo work: a potent Extremoduro imprint that blends a dense electric wall with neoclassical melodic counterpoints. The music wrestles with guitar-driven power, framed by Carlitos Pérez’s dramatic violin work and the echo of Lorenzo González’s vocal timbre. This time, the tracks form a cohesive suite of ten, not separate movements, inviting listeners to a continuous experience. Amid the soundscape, Iniesta peers into himself, seeking a stable center. In the opening track The Birdman, he pleads, I need you to come, because the air is carrying me away. The lines about hunger and resolve—I haven’t eaten today, I will eat tomorrow, I know I’ve weakened and lost willpower—signal a personal reckoning rather than mere performance.
Is Iniesta wrestling with a fresh bout of depression? The emotional arc leans toward confrontation with darkness, yet also toward resilience. Some pieces feel inscrutable and crushing, others erupt with playful energy. On the River’s Edge and Make the Ground Tremble showcase cathedral-like crescendos and final, anguished cries. Within the realm of creativity and inspiration, the album traces a path toward possible salvation from a still life, a sad life, a bad death. Iniesta’s voice and presence rise behind a sweeping orchestration that extends beyond nine minutes in certain moments, guiding the listener through a spectrum of mood and intensity.
The album Se nos transporte el aire delivers a forceful listen marked by sharp instrumental contrasts. The Hammond organ delivers abrasive textures, while the guitar work of the late seventies style rockets through the arrangements. The result is an immersive experience that will delight dedicated followers and challenge new listeners alike. Iniesta continues to push his music forward with fearless experimentation, proving that his art remains a compelling force in contemporary rock and beyond. The collection embodies a bold artistic stance, where emotional depth meets dramatic sonic scale, and it reinforces the central idea that life, music, and salvation can coexist in a single, uncompromising voice.