The Plugz - Better Luck (1981)
Studio Recordings @320
{Out of Print}
As a central destination for musicians, actors, filmmakers and artists, Los Angeles has more than its share of unsung, forgotten or behind-the-scenes figures who have made a significant mark on the city in the course of their careers. In this category, one of my favorites is Tito Larriva, who readers might recognize if they review their pop-culture consumption over the last couple of decades. For many, Larriva is the henchman or bandleader in several Robert Rodriguez films. Punk rockers may remember his band the Plugz, who contributed a handful songs to the Repo Man soundtrack, including the unforgettable “Hombre Secreto,” a Spanish-language version of the 60s nugget “Secret Agent Man.” Scholars of Latino culture associate the Plugz for their unconventional version of “La Bamba” and their influence on Chicano rockers of Southern California. 80s music fans may remember Larriva from his coulda-been-a-contender band Cruzados, or from his role in David Byrne’s movie, “True Stories.”
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Track List:
1. Better Luck
2. Red Eye #9
3. Achin'
4. American
5. In the Wait
6. El Clavo y la Cruz
7. Blue Sofa
8. Touch for Cash
9. Gas Line
10. Cesar's Song
11. Shifting Heart
12. No Love
