Coke

Presenting an official reissue of Coke’s audacious and engrossing self-titled album from 1972, originally released on Manuel J. Mato’s highly collectible Sound Triangle Records imprint. A sizzling fusion of Miami Latin-funk, psychedelic garage rock, and gritty soul, this sought-after LP is a bold, intoxicating blend of genres that hits hard and grooves deep.

Predominantly sung in English, Coke is a melting pot of flavours tied together by tight funk drumming, vibrant organ lines, and zest-filled horn arrangements. The band’s garage-rock attitude is unmistakable, brought to life by a lineup of:

Paul Garcia – guitar

Ariel Hernandez – bass

Ruben Perez – drums

Jose Rubio – keys

A rotating crew of guest horn players

Peter Fernandez – vocals (whose androgynous tone often led listeners to believe the lead was female)

Produced by Manuel J. Mato, the album garnered acclaim in the Miami/Southern Florida scene upon release. However, limited promotion and a looming lawsuit from Coca-Cola over the band’s name pushed the group into obscurity. They would later re-emerge as Opus.

Still, great music finds its way. Coke was rediscovered by crate-diggers and groove connoisseurs, earning cult status. Notably, the explosive opener ‘Na Na’ featured on the Netflix series Griselda, a biopic about Cuban crime boss Griselda Blanco.

Other standout tracks include:

‘You Turn Me On’ – a moody psych ballad with Doors-like guitar flourishes

‘Got to Touch Your Face’ – a jazz-tinged crooner with rock edges

‘Te Amo Mas’ – a sun-drenched Latin-rock dancefloor gem

Coke is a true crossover masterpiece — recommended for fans of early Santana, Latin-funk rarities, Nu Yorican heat, and garage-psych obscurities. This reissue is a long-overdue spotlight on a band that, despite industry roadblocks, delivered something timeless.

Na Na

You Turn Me On

Got To Touch Your Face

Que Seria De Mi

Bun Bun Bun

Bang Bang

Sabor A Mi

Te Amo Mas

Nuestro Amor

Quiero Decirte