Edén Muñoz is serving up something special! His new album, ‘Piedras A La Luna,’ takes us back to the heart of regional Mexican music with a traditional twist and even a surprising rock influence. Ready to experience music made with “grandma’s recipe”?
Edén Muñoz, a leading innovator in regional Mexican music, embarks on a profound journey back to his roots with the release of his highly anticipated new album, ‘Piedras A La Luna.’ This deeply personal project sees the acclaimed artist, Edén Muñoz, embracing the authentic sounds of banda and norteño, delivering an experience he lovingly describes as “music made with grandma’s recipe,” signaling a return to the cherished traditions that shaped his artistic identity.
This new album stands out as one of Muñoz’s most cherished works, precisely because it meticulously explores his foundational influences, offering a pure and unadulterated traditional sound. He delves into his core essence, incorporating songs with clever double meanings that resonate deeply with what his dedicated fanbase, familiar with his distinctive Latin music style, truly desires. Muñoz reflects on the joy of reconnecting with this foundational musical craft, acknowledging how wonderful it is to create music so intrinsically linked to his heritage.
Released on Thursday, August 28th, under Sony Music, the 15-track collection, ‘Piedras A La Luna,’ includes previously launched singles such as “Qué Loco El Plebe” and “Te Juro Que Te Amo.” The album’s sonic landscape deliberately conjures the legendary sounds of groups like Banda El Recodo and La Arrolladora Banda El Limón, paying homage to the historic Estudio Hugos in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, where many classics were recorded. Muñoz’s team even included original personnel from that iconic studio to capture the quintessential classic touch and the authentic regional Mexican music roots.
As his fourth solo album since his departure from Calibre 50 in 2022, ‘Piedras A La Luna’ presents a comprehensive musical exploration of the Sinaloan banda and norteño traditions. It seamlessly weaves together heartfelt love songs, exemplified by the ranchera-style “Raite Pa’ Con Diosito,” with poignant heartbreak anthems like “Mi Primer Día Sin Ti,” where the dramatic tuba enhances the emotional depth. The norteño track “La Dama,” featuring the sole collaboration with Óscar Maydon, further reinforces the album’s commitment to the classic sounds cherished within regional Mexican music.
A particularly intriguing highlight of the new album is the track “Gracias Por Venir,” which draws surprising inspiration from the late Argentine rock legend, Gustavo Cerati. The title itself is a direct lyric from Cerati’s iconic song “Puente,” revealing Muñoz’s profound admiration for one of his favorite artists. He openly acknowledges studying Cerati’s musicality extensively, using this track as a beautiful metaphor for human reconstruction after brokenness, showcasing a unique fusion within his Latin music oeuvre.
Beyond the original compositions, the album also features a captivating cover of “Te Juro Que Te Amo,” a hit from the 1970s by Venezuelan group Los Terrícolas, now revitalized with a contemporary norteño-banda arrangement. Notably, Edén Muñoz has meticulously ensured that the lyrics throughout ‘Piedras A La Luna’ are family-friendly. This conscious decision reflects his growing responsibility towards an expanded fan base, which now includes children, a demographic he gained after his 2023 collaboration on a version of “Él Que Siempre Te Amó.”
Tracks like “Raite Pa’ con Diosito,” with its retro banda sound, and “Lejos Estamos Mejor,” a smooth norteño-banda ballad, epitomize the album’s lyrical storytelling and musical diversity. Edén Muñoz’s ‘Piedras A La Luna’ solidifies his position as a dynamic force in regional Mexican music, capable of both honoring tradition and subtly pushing boundaries, all while delivering deeply resonant and authentic Latin music experiences to his ever-growing global audience.
