- Audio CD (May 26 1992)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Warner Bros
- ASIN: B000002LRZ
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Dream In Blue |
| 2. Wake Up Dolores |
| 3. Angels With Dirty Faces |
| 4. That Train Don't Stop Here |
| 5. Kiko And The Lavender Moon |
| 6. Saint Behind The Glass |
| 7. Reva's House |
| 8. When The Circus Comes |
| 9. Arizona Skies |
| 10. Short Side Of Nothing |
| 11. Two Janes |
| 12. Wicked Rain |
| 13. Whiskey Trail |
| 14. Just A Man |
| 15. Peace |
| 16. Rio De Tenampa |
Product Description
Amazon.com essential recording
After their hit remake of "La Bamba," Los Lobos could easily have settled into the lazy, provincial groove of hometown heroes. But with producer Mitchell Froom's encouragement, the pride of East L.A. exploded all conventions on their one true masterwork. Their Latin roots are obvious, and so is their encyclopedic knowledge of American blues, rock, and soul. But they don't stop there, tossing South African mbaqanga into the mix of "Wake Up Delores," and fearlessly experimenting every step along the way. The more you listen, the more you marvel that the band fit so many weird, wonderful sounds into songs with deep roots in the past but perfectly suited for the future. --Keith Moerer
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Their Best - And that is Saying Something!!!,
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This review is from: Kiko (Audio CD)
One of the best bands of the 80's and 90's puts out arguably their best disc, with Kiko. The previous promise of integrating musical genres comes to fruition with this disc...Mexican, R & B, rock, and folk blend seemlessly into some wonderful stew of subtle flavours and nuances that is often nothing short of magical. In addition, the disc is one of those rare CDs that hangs together as a whole... without intending to be a "concept CD".Wonderful stuff! Cheers.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Honky tonk con sabor(with flavor),
By Enrique Torres "Rico" (San Diegotitlan, Califas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kiko (Audio CD)
I have nearly every legitimate Los Lobos recording and have to rate this particular one as quite possibly their best; at least in their top three. It is difficult to pick a fave disc because they all have individual qualities; it is like trying to pick your favorite child. This embodies the essence of the wolf boyz with elements of roots rock, tinged with strong rhythm and blues flavors, psychedelic experimental colorful tones intertwined with folkloric Mexican rhythms and all brought together by the smoky vocals of Cesar Rosas or David Hidalgo. If this were the Beatles this might be the "White Album" or "Sergeant Pepper." The music is a lush tapestry of Americana that features a sort of southwestern country music flare. The instrumental "Arizona Skies" pretty much captures that feeling of southwest country music complete with a mixing of Latin percussion sounds and banjo. This combination of instruments might seem at odds but on the contrary it sounds perfectly harmonious. The spectacular "Wicked Rain" is a biting piece of music that demonstrates the ease with which the wolf boyz can capture the gritty roots of rock 'n roll. When the guitars blend with the drums it is like thunder and lightning falling from the sky. There are many cool songs on this classic wolf boyz disc but of special note is the stripped down "Just a Man" that has a New Orleans joyful funeral march feeling with some guitar licks reminiscent of the best blues musicians. Other faves include "Saint Behind the Glass" that is a John Lennonesque tune that features a Veracruz harp that gives it a huapango meets the Beatles sound." Rio de Tenampa" is the only song in Spanish only and fits into the Mexican folkloric niche. My absolute fave has to be "Kiko and The Lavendar Moon." The song is a masterpiece of sublime beauty that has a haunting soulful strut in it's presentation. Overall this is one of the classic Los Lobos recordings where if you are unfamiliar(where you been ?) with much of their music it might be a good place to start. So go back to 1992 and check it out, it was a very good year for Los Lobos music .Highly recommended East LA roots music that is distinctly American .
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly Crossing Borders,
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This review is from: Kiko (Audio CD)
Experimentation, experimentation, experimentation is what I greatly admire about Los Lobos. Except, where some experiments may fail for certain artists, the Los Lobos seem to succeed and thrive on it! So many different musical eclectic styles. Yet, within each style or virtually in every track, you will hear that "experimentation" that makes them unique. I have collected mostly all of their albums over the years and have found this one to still capture my interest and discover something new each time (whether lyric-wise or in the musical "experimentation"). Kiko is very representative of the different styles that Los Lobos are masters at doing so well and with extreme finesse and verve ! Viva Los Lobos !
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