Atom Rhumba
Atom Rhumba is a Basque band formed in Bilbao in 1996.
Their sound may be described as a mix of late 1970s New York rock and 1950s rock'n'roll fuelled by a strong and primitive rhythm section definitely influenced by James Brown.
All their members come from the metropolitan area of Bilbao. Although they had a constantly fluid line-up, Rober!, singer and main composer, has been in control of the band from the beginning.
Notorious for their incendiary live act, the raw sound of their records and critical acclaim.
Current line up
- Rober!: voice, guitar, some keyboards
- Jaime Nieto: bass, keyboards
- Andoni Etxebeste: drums
- Joseba Irazoki: guitar
Discography
Albums
- Cosmic Lexicon
- Gargantuan Melee
- Amateur Universes 2LP/CD
- Backbone Ritmo LP/CD
- Chasin' The Onagro LP/CD - produced by Mick Collins
- Dirt Shots 10"/CD
- Hormonal Riot LP/CD
Other
- Josetxo Anitua & Atom Rhumba CD Recorded live with Josetxo Anitua as a singer, including covers of Doc Pomus, Marc Bolan, Velvet Underground, Caetano Veloso, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, Them and Art Ensemble of Chicago.
- Concrete Mixer LP/CD Remixes of Backbone Ritmo by Dj Amsia y Carlotta Lotta Love, Templar & Birdy, Kaki Arkarazo, Javi P3z, Akauzazte, Xabier Erkizia, Josetxo & Murky, Manta Ray, Javi Letamendia and -gailu featuring Anari.
- Gone MaxiCd/Maxi Gone - Gone - Gone
- "Techno Boy"/"Gimme Chaos" Cd single
- "Downtown" in Again... This One's For Johnny 10"/CD 10"
- "Evil Hearted Ada" in Groovin' Round The World: A Tribute To The Flamin' Groovies 2xCD
- "Party Dress" in La Cagarruta Sónica LP
- "Lightning's Girl" in Tribute To Nancy Sinatra Vol. 2 7"
- "Calypso" in Punkin' CD
- "Bad Record"/"No Square" 7"