Good Morning Aztlán [Limited Edition]

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Another triumph for that band from East L.A.
I really enjoy the mix this band provides. Straight ahead rock n roll, a lot of blues influences, and the traditional rythyms of Mexico. David Hidalgo and Cesar Rojas both have distinctive and enjoyable vocal styles. My favorite tracks are "Hearts of Stone and the title track. Enjoy!

It is their best since Kiko
David Hidalgo has to be placed up there when it comes to all-time great songwriters. This album is more diverse than some of their later albums and has arguably their greatest song ever in the title track "Good Morning Aztlan." I now own most of Los Lobos stuff and place this album probably as their third of fourth best and that is a compliment. If you are a fan, you will love this album. I must disagree with the person that wrote the official notes on top about this CD. I do not feel that the songs sung in Spanish are the best on this album, quite the opposite. The best songs are the ones penned and sung by Hidalgo.

The first song is worth the price of the CD...
Put this CD in your stereo, press play, and CRANK it..."Done Gone Blue" rocks out unlike any other song they have ever done. A jamming start to a great album...highly recommended.

Back on the Right Track
After two disappointing albums "Collossal Head" and "This Time" it seems that Los Lobos are back on the "right" track. Though not as consistent as their great albums ( Neighborhood, Kiko etc.) there are some very strong tracks here. "Tony y Maria" and "What in the World" are beautiful ballads. And the title track is a great rocker. Great guiltar playing all over, and I simply love the voice of David Hidalgo.

VERY AVERAGE
This one is nothing more than mainstream rock, and while thatin it's self is not inherently bad, I've come to expect muchbetter from this band. I would recommend KIKO or BY THE LIGHTOF THE MOON instead, especially if you are a new comer to LOS LOBOS. THE NEIGHBORHOOD would also be an excellent choice. Ienjoy this band very much, but not this release. I hope their next offering sees them returning to form.Thanks,Tom