Soul Food Taqueria
Tommy Guerrero · 2003
53 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
A mellow blend of instrumental rock and hip-hop grooves that invites introspection and celebrates multicultural influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Abierto — With its laid-back rhythm and intricate guitar work, this track encapsulates the album's signature blend of grooves and melodies, setting a reflective tone.
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It Gets Heavy (feat. Gresham Taylor) — The collaboration introduces a vocal element that contrasts beautifully with Guerrero's instrumental style, adding emotional depth to the project.
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Thank You MK — This track stands out for its catchy hook and smooth progression, serving as a perfect example of Guerrero's ability to weave storytelling into his music.
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Another Brother Gone — A poignant reflection on loss, the song’s minimalistic arrangement highlights Guerrero’s emotive guitar playing and lyrical sincerity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- laid-back grooves for relaxation
- introspective melodies for reflection
- urban soundscapes for city vibes
- short interludes enhancing flow
- contemplative listening during downtime
Maybe skip if you
- fast-paced energy seekers
- instant gratification listeners
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Soul Food Taqueria is Tommy Guerrero's third studio album, released in 2003 after his previous work, A Little Bit of Somethin'. At this stage, Guerrero had established himself as a prominent figure in the alternative rock scene while maintaining a unique style that blends music with his skateboarding roots. The album reflects his growing confidence as a musician and showcases his expansion into more diverse sonic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron & Wine· José González· Sufjan Stevens
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Another Brother Gone
The verse shifts from personal memories to broader reflections on community loss through vivid imagery without naming specific people.
This choice creates an emotional distance that allows listeners to connect their own experiences of loss while situating the narrative within a communal context.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro Lectric Chile Goat 0:56
- 2 Abierto 4:00
- 3 Organism 4:08
- 4 Thank You MK 3:50
- 5 Tatanka 4:11
- 6 Interlude - Train of Thought 1:19
- 7 It Gets Heavy (feat. Gresham Taylor) 3:24
- 8 Thin Brown Layer 4:40
- 9 Interlude - So Many Years Ago 0:45
- 10 Terra Unfirma 4:05
- 11 Gettin’ It Together (feat. Lyrics Bom) 3:23
- 12 Another Brother Gone 2:28
- 13 Broken Blood 3:48
- 14 Interlude - And the Day Goes By 1:28
- 15 Lost Unfound 3:32
- 16 The Color of Life 3:58
- 17 Falling Awake 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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