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Atmospheric album from a golden era

A. P. Monblat | Sutton, Surrey United Kingdom | 06/25/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Truly magical stuff this first (I think) album by this little-known but magnificent Latin Rock band. This album was released in 1972, a golden year for music in general and Malo in particular. There's a natural inclination, which should probably be resisted, to compare and contrast them with Santana. The similarity is that they are both Latin Rock and their guitarists are brothers, but Malo very much plough their own furrow. Having said can I be a bit controversial please? "Suavecito" does sound a bit like "Sitting in the Park" by Georgie Fame, a British singer from the 1960s. Its the none the worse for it; probably just a case of great minds thinking alike. But my favourite track from "Malo One" is "Cafe" - by a considerable margin. Music doesn't get much better than this track. Sure, it's available on the excellent and highly recommended "Best Of", but only in an edited version (from 7 minutes down to 3 minutes). So splash out your Dollars or Pounds or Yen wherever you are and buy both."

"Malo" - Still Bad As They Want To Be

Quasi | Bronx, New York | 08/31/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A classic CD from the early 70's, this group has a sound from

yesterday which is still hot and pumping today. Their classic

and signature song "Suavecito" delivers a typical summertime

groove which lets you sit back and reminisce about days gone by.

The hard rocking and salsa swinging tune "Cafe" is off-the-hook.

This is a CD that everyone both young and old can enjoy and

appreciate."

Landmark album

Chava "El mago" Flores | SAN JOSE, CALIFAS USA | 10/10/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This great album marks a turning point in music history.This recordng goes to show that Latin people, and our music was here to stay.Santana proved that,and Malo did it again.Up until that point there were not a lot of latin sounds in rock,Malo of course changed all that-creating a melodic blend of danceable latin rhythms and rock guitar playing paired with a great latin horn section and piano/organ.The original version of "Cafe" on this album is not on the best of Malo."Just say goodbye" is a great all most instrumental featuring Richard Bean on vocals,who later went on to start his own band "Sapo"."Suavecito" has always been a classic out here. "Nena" is a total latin percussion and rhythm orgy.This is an essential purchase!! ..."