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From: Braun%PCO@CISL-SERVICE-MULTICS.ARPA
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Subject: Re: Los Lobos (Info-Music [0947])
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Date: Wed, 26-Dec-84 08:43:30 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec 26 08:43:30 1984
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I'm familiar with both albums they have out.  I think both are
excellent.  The first one, entitled just "Los Lobos", is more like an
EP.  It has a great version of Ritchie Valens "Lets go, Lets Go".

Both LPs mix traditional norteno "polka" style and more modern {I dare
say "rockabilly"} style.  The title cut on the 2nd LP "How will the Wolf
Survive" is the most rock oriented and will probably get the most
airplay.  Particularily good are the cuts "Evangeline", "I got Loaded",
and a mandolin instrumental I can't remember the name of.

Some of the cuts are very similar to Zydeco music a la Buckwheat Zydeco
and Clifton Cheinier (sp).  Steve Berlin (of The Blasters) plays saxes
on both LPs.  He is listed as part of the band (instead of a guest
artist) on the 2nd album.  He also produced both LPs. My recommendation
is buy both LPs and support these guys! My understanding is they have
been playing around the Los Angeles area for 10-15 years.