Today, my music provider served up a “Chill Mix” that included a tune by Los Lobos titled The Town. It’s from their 12th studio album The Town and the City, which was released in September 2006. Earlier this evening, I sampled some other songs from this record and came across the fantastic The Road to Gila Bend.
I just love that rugged guitar sound. Rolling Stone hit the nail on the head when they called it “a hurricane of Neil Young-like guitar.” That’s probably why I dig it so much. The catchy tune was co-written by David Hildago and Louis Pérez, two of the founding members of Los Lobos who were formed in East Los Angeles in 1973.
According to Wikipedia, The Town and the City explores themes of longing, disillusionment, and loneliness in the Mexican-American immigration experience, and was well received when it came out. Rolling Stone called it their best album since Colossal Head from March 1996. I really need to further explore Los Lobos who remain active to this day.
Sources: Wikipedia; Rolling Stone; YouTube
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This tone is everything…I didn’t need to listen to the rest…man what an awesome tone and the song is cool also.
Great selection Christian.
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Los Lobos are very good. Kiko from 1992 is a good record.
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These guys are such a good band. I love that “rugged” sound too.
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Agree and definitely have to further explore them.
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