| All Artists: Los Lobos Title: Kiko Members Wishing: 1 Total Copies: 0 Label: Warner Bros / Wea Original Release Date: 5/26/1992 Release Date: 5/26/1992 Genres: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Latin Music Styles: Adult Alternative, Jam Bands, Rock Jam Bands, Roots Rock, Psychedelic Rock Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 075992678629, 042282829825, 075992678643, 075992678629 |
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 | Los Lobos Kiko Genres: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Latin Music 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 conventio... more » |
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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 Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsOne of the greatest finds ever! Timothy D. Vittetoe | Knoxville, Tn usa | 02/24/2009 (5 out of 5 stars) "I first heard this cd in 1993. I have loaned several copies out, only to have them never returned. This cd totally blew me away and made me an instant fan. If you don't know this cd, get it. There are only a handful of cd's I would take the time to write about, but this one should have so much more recognition!" One of the best, from one of the very best David Burch | Western Wisconsin USA | 04/06/2008 (5 out of 5 stars) "Los Lobos are a national treasure. No one has ever combined so many strains of American music so successfully. "Kiko" expanded the band's reach into new areas, as they tried out sampled percussion and vintage wind sounds. Producer Mitchell Froom pointed the way for them, but no matter how far they got from their classic guitar-based style, upon listening, the imprint of Los Lobos is still unmistakable -- the voices and guitars, and the lyrics that describe or allude to the Chicano experience in the U.S.
This album may be something of an excursion from Los Lobos' expected sound, but those who know the band's music also know that almost any sound they decide to try will be melded into what they already posess. Los Lobos stand as giants above the others, mostly midgets, of American popular music." |
