Chicano Batmancame out of L.A., four young men in vintage formalwear, playing songs that blended Brazilian Tropicala with early ’70s psychedelic soul and the romantic pop of bands like Los ngeles Negros. It was an immediately addictive sonic brew, and their reputation grew fast. Now, they’re making their boldest statement yet withFreedom Is Free, their third album and ATO Records debut.Freedom Is FreereflectsChicano Batman’sdecision to foreground the soul and R&B elements of their sound. To achieve their ambitious sonic goals, the quartet worked with producerLeon Michels(El Michels Affair, The Arcs) in his Diamond Mine Recording studio in Long Island City, NY. Michels, a veteran in the New York soul scene, has performed in Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, The Black Keys and The Menahan Street Band.In addition to tracking the album to analog tape, Michels contributed keyboards and his trademark horn arrangements (he’s been sampled by Jay-Z and Ghostface Killah). The partnership between Michels andChicano Batmantruly captures the band’s live energy and brings their aesthetic goals to life.

1. Passed You By
2. Friendship (Is A Small Boat In A Storm)
3. Angel Child
4. Freedom is Free
5. La Jura (Prelude)
6. Le Jura
7. Flecha Al Sol
8. Jealousy
9. Right Off The Back
10. Run
11. The Taker Story
12. Area C