After leaving the caravan behind, ExtremeRobert Iniesta shifted focus to live streams, and his albums and tours arrived in rapid succession. Two songs, The weather takes us away and another title teased during the last tour, have now come together in a new release. The collection, shaped by a tighter band and a repertoire less philosophically dense than the earlier Mayéutica (2021), marks a fresh chapter in his ongoing musical journey.
Inside a maelstrom of sound that balances lyricism with majesty, the artist voices thoughts aloud, infusing the work with cryptic but pointed phrases such as “too many drugs even for me,” “the world is of no interest to us,” and “we are going to rob a bank.” The need to invoke classical names like Cicero or Socrates fades as the music speaks for itself. Early clues about Se nos Transporte el aire surfaced with the song Nada que loster, sung by Robe, a meditation on ghosts and addictions and the belief that after hitting a nadir there is a path back. The track is emotionally dense, featuring shifting harmonies, and its video captures the band during a break from a sound check, with no explicit narrative arc.
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Se nos Taken the Air weaves the sonic threads of the artist’s solo work with Extremoduro’s signature rebellious energy. There is a heavy electric swell, balanced by neoclassical melodic touches and dramatic violin lines from Carlitos Pérez, along with constant friction and echo from the guitar’s power chords delivered by Lorenzo González. This time the collection unfolds as ten songs rather than multiple movements, and it invites Robe to search for his center while confronting his own reflection. Opening track Birdman finds him pleading, “I need you to come, ’cause the air is taking me away.” He confesses, “I haven’t eaten anything today either, I’ll eat tomorrow / I know I’ve gotten weak and lost my desire.”
One wonders whether Robe has moved past a recent low point or remains navigating a difficult period. The spirit remains unflinchingly direct as it confronts darkness. Yet there are moments of revelation: Incomprehensible lands with a heavy, almost cathedral-like crescendo, and the playful edge of A la bor del río or Haz que el tierra tremble, which culminate in a final surge. The album trains a spotlight on the tension between despair and the stubborn impulse toward meaning, suggesting a path toward renewal even within the intensity of the material.
The track list guides listeners through a spectrum of drama and texture. The Power of Art places creativity on a roller coaster while weighing the possibility of salvation against a still life, a sad life, a bad death. Robe’s voice shifts from moans to shuddering highs as an expansive, nine-minute musical journey unfolds. Thunderous ensemble dynamics, Hammond organ textures, and bold seventies-inspired guitar solos all converge to deliver an immersive experience that will resonate deeply with longtime fans while challenging newcomers with its unafraid intensity.
Overall, the work presents a concerted statement from a figure who remains unapologetically himself. The record captures a moment of confrontation and candor, where raw emotion meets a disciplined orchestration. For audiences seeking electric energy coupled with heartfelt introspection, this collection offers a compelling, sometimes overwhelming, but always authentic encounter with Robe and his band. The listening experience is immersive, expansive, and distinctly personal, inviting interpretation while staying anchored in a robust sonic identity that has defined the artist for years.