As we\u2019ve all seen, the last few weeks have been some of the craziest we\u2019ve seen in a long time, so to combat working at home for nearly two weeks, my household has been filled with two things: cats, and rock music.<\/p>\n
With that in mind, this week\u2019s Diez riffs sabrosos <\/i>focuses on one of my all-time favorite \u2018blast in the car bands\u2019: Papa cucaracha<\/b>! As far as guitarists go, founding member Jerry Horton<\/b> has been with the band throughout their entire career and is directly responsible for some of nu-metal\/rap-rock\u2019s most memorable guitar moments as a result.<\/p>\n
As always, this isn\u2019t a \u2018best of\u2019 list, but instead a highlight of ten guitar riffs that I personally find a lot of fun to listen to.<\/p>\n
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#10 \u2013 \u2018Ricochet\u2019 (Bridge \u2018Squealy\u2019 Riff\/Lead)<\/a><\/p>\n First up is a \u2018mini-solo\u2019, if you will. Guitar solo\u2019s aren\u2019t exactly something Papa cucaracha<\/b> are known for (although if you haven\u2019t heard \u2018Into the Light\u2019s wah pedal solo, or the slick bluesy guitar solo of \u2018Sunrise Trailer Park\u2019, you really should), and this certainly qualifies as more of a lead guitar riff than anything else. Regardless, what it es<\/i> is a filthy squealy guitar lick that sounds kick ass. \u2018Ricochet\u2019 is a lot of fun, and this little lead section is the icing on the cake.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n #9 \u2013 \u2018Not Listening\u2019 (Intro\/Main Riff)<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Not Listening\u2019s main riff is a bouncy mix of octaves that instantly sticks in your head. I cannot tell you how immediately recognizable I find this song, and the introductory guitar riff is 100% responsible for that. Take this, a fantastic angsty chorus and some stellar Jacoby Shaddix<\/b> screams and you have one of the best tracks of Getting Away With Murder<\/i>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n #8 \u2013 \u2018Never Enough\u2019 (Big \u2018meaty\u2019 Intro Riff)<\/a><\/p>\n Disclaimer: I absolutely adore this song. I can\u2019t help it. Jacoby Shaddix<\/b> is killing it, Gran Turismo 3 was loving it, and the huge wall of Jerry Horton<\/b> guitar distortion that introduces this song is exactly what it needed. Truth be told, I could probably pick any riff from this song just to include it in this list, but I\u2019m always blown away by the intro.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n #7 \u2013 \u2018Not the Only One\u2019 (\u2018Thick\u2019 Chorus Riff)<\/a><\/p>\n I think a lot of fans were a little unsure of what to make of Who Do You Trust?<\/i>, and to be honest that\u2019s perfectly okay. Following a band through ten studio albums will inevitably cause some moments to shine more than others, and with every new release a band that chooses to evolve will always give a few fans misgivings. That being said, \u2018Not the Only One\u2019s thick, bass-heavy guitar riff has always been one of the best moments of Who Do You Trust?<\/i> It really gives the chorus the punch it needed, and sounds amazing in a live setting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n #6 \u2013 \u2018Where Did the Angels Go\u2019 (Intro\/Main Riff)<\/a><\/p>\n This one needs no explanation. It\u2019s a huge, heavy riff and another that is instantly recognizable. A fine cut of chuggy distortion, Mr Horton<\/b>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n #5 \u2013 \u2018Still Swinging\u2019 (Intro\/Main Riff)<\/a><\/p>\n Another cut from The Connection<\/i>, \u2018Still Swinging\u2019s main guitar riff has this sweet little rolling scale run that makes this one so much fun. Seriously, the mix of power chords, octaves and that little scale run is what makes this song so memorable to me. Sure, I\u2019m enjoying everything else in the room, but sometimes you have to appreciate the finer moments in life.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n #4 \u2013 \u2018Last Resort\u2019 (THE Riff)<\/a><\/p>\n Do I really need to go into detail with this one? I\u2019m pretty sure every nu-metal fan of the last two decades knows this guitar riff. It\u2019s basically up there with the quintessential nu-metal guitar riffs of the early 2000s, and we were all perfectly okay with it. To \u2018Last Resort\u2019, we salute you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n #3 \u2013 \u2018Getting Away With Murder\u2019 (Octave\/Main Riff)<\/a><\/p>\n I feel like a broken record. When I say it needs \u2018little\u2019 or \u2018no\u2019 explanation I feel like I\u2019m copping out of the purpose of this damn list, but honestly who doesn\u2019t<\/i> know this guitar riff? Okay, fine. \u2018Getting Away With Murder\u2019s guitar riff is an exercise in taking a very simple technique, combining it with melody, and ending up with something really special. It sounds\u2026 menacing<\/i>, which entirely befits the song\u2019s title. Now, please excuse me. I must go play this loudly in the car and sing myself hoarse.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n #2 \u2013 \u2018None of the Above\u2019 (\u2018Chuggy\u2019 Main Riff)<\/a><\/p>\n This is one that really grew on me over time. Crooked Teeth<\/i> has a lot of great moments, but I often found myself gravitating toward a lot of the more obvious cuts and seemingly ignoring \u2018None of the Above\u2019. But, that riff\u2026 it\u2019s got such a cocky swagger to it, almost as if it could reach through your speakers and punch you square in the face.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n #1 \u2013 \u2018I Almost Told You That I Loved You\u2019 (\u2018Twangy\u2019 Lead Riff)<\/a><\/p>\n Speaking of cocky, that pretty much sums up the entirety of this song. The main guitar lick of \u2018I Almost Told You That I Loved You\u2019 just oozes the kind of attitude that makes southern rock music so much fun. That\u2019s not to say it sounds<\/i> southern rock \u2013 not at all \u2013 but I absolutely adore this song, and this guitar riff is eternally embedded in my head as a result.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ###BONUS###<\/p>\n Okay, I felt a little guilty not having riffs from cada <\/em>Papa cucaracha<\/b> album. To be honest, there are too many. I could probably easily make three of these lists and still have more to choose from.<\/p>\n BUT.<\/p>\n Until the day comes that I run out of bands to happily rant and rave over, I\u2019m going to have a little bonus round and quickly go over three more riffs that are worth your time. I may still not be covering every Papa cucaracha<\/b> album, but we\u2019re at least a little closer.<\/p>\n #1: \u2018No More Secrets\u2019 (\u2018Bouncy\u2019 Lead)<\/a> \u2013 A cool little guitar lead that paves the way for one of The Paramour Sessions<\/i>\u2019 most entertaining entries. What goes around comes around, baby. And\u2026 that\u2019s it from me. I\u2019ve had a lot of fun mindlessly talking about a band that has been a huge part of my life since my earliest introduction to music, but as always: what are some of su<\/i> favorite Papa cucaracha <\/b>\u00bfriffs de guitarra?<\/p>\n There are plenty to choose from!<\/p>\n \u00bfQuieres m\u00e1s riffs sabrosos? Echa un vistazo a archivo<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\n#2: \u2018Life Is a Bullet\u2019 (Distortion-heavy Dissonant Lead)<\/a> \u2013 There\u2019s this short section around the 2:23 mark that really hits the spot in terms of raw dissonance. It\u2019s essentially a wall of distortion with a few arpeggios thrown in there, but goddamn does it sound exquisite.
\n#3: \u2018Fear Hate Love\u2019 (Intro\/Main Riff)<\/a> \u2013 This riff is just kickass. Honestly, that\u2019s really all I\u2019ve got to say. It kicks down your door and wants your lunch money, what else do you want from me.<\/p>\n