This is one of the best Cd’s Los Lobos has dropped to date. Lead single “La Venganza De Los Pelados” and “Rita” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. It has been two years Los Lobos’ last studio CD, “The Ride” which won Array Grammy Awards and was nominated for album of the year. This is my first Los Lobos Album and i must say i am blown away.
I like the agression and power of Rita. Is This All There Is? (feat. Little Willie G) is a strong cut, one of many. Charmed without a doubt is the standout song of The Ride. Somewhere In Time (feat. Dave Alvin) - This one has a powerful beat and a good melody. This is one of those songs that musicians strive to write and create. All of songs on The Ride and have something to say letting alone Kitate (feat. Tom Waits and Martha Gonzalez). Hurry Tomorrow is a song that definitely grows on you and becomes an album favorite. This is the most melodic ambitious and satisfying track in The Ride. Wreck Of The Carlos Ray (feat. R.Thompson) is a song that takes you on the journey before it reaches the conclusion. Los Lobos sings his heart out in Matter Of Time (feat. Elvis Costello). Someday (feat. Mavis Staples) makes a person feel astounding. Chains Of Love is a good listen every once in a while. I have all of Los Lobos’s tracks and Untitled Bonus Track is probably the most his introspective effort.
The Ride CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| La Venganza De Los Pelados.mp3 | 4:52 |  |
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| Rita.mp3 | 5:20 | |
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| Is This All There Is? (feat. Little Willie G).mp3 | 4:43 | |
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| Charmed.mp3 | 5:00 | |
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| Somewhere In Time (feat. Dave Alvin).mp3 | 4:16 | |
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| Wicked Rain-Across 110th St (feat. B. Womack).mp3 | 8:15 | |
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| Kitate (feat. Tom Waits and Martha Gonzalez).mp3 | 3:29 | |
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| Hurry Tomorrow.mp3 | 4:33 | |
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| Ya See Va (feat. Ruben Blades).mp3 | 4:54 | |
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| Wreck Of The Carlos Ray (feat. R.Thompson).mp3 | 5:58 | |
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| Matter Of Time (feat. Elvis Costello).mp3 | 2:55 | |
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| Someday (feat. Mavis Staples).mp3 | 4:39 | |
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| Chains Of Love.mp3 | 5:16 | |
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| Untitled Bonus Track.mp3 | 0:31 | |
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