remphish1 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Ever few months I pick another critically acclaimed band to get into just to see what I have been missing. My curiosity has been peeked. So where should I start? Any must haves? What about their live shows... I plan on purchasing Kiko, How will the Wolf Survive to start...good place to begin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Awesome band, one of my favorites! I'd start with Kiko, the box Just Another Band from East LA, Live at the Fillmore, Disconnected in NYC (for the "acoustic" version of the band) and Tin Can Trust. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their albums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Definitely Kiko, to start.Also, you should definitely not avoid La Pistola y El Corazon. Yes, it is traditional Mexican music, the sort of which you probably don't normally listen to. But it is also incredible and you will find yourself loving it a shocking amount.And, if you listen to that, back to back with, say The Latin Playboys albums, you can get a true appreciation for just how astonishing these musicians really are and how much ground they can cover so well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdBbQ-Oz8Rw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIIv4IMg5U0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXJOCjB_sKQ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Prices are dirt cheap on ebay just ordered another band from la and kiko both shipped for $8 totalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdBbQ-Oz8Rw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIIv4IMg5U0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXJOCjB_sKQThanks so far everyone..I will check out these at home Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Enjoy. They are an American treasure, chicano style. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Enjoy. They are an American treasure, chicano style.Thanks..nothing is more fun/exciting then listening to a new *old album and discovering Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Great band. Stick with the older albums though. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Get them all. Besides what you're already getting, By The Light of the Moon is excellent. This Time is overlooked. The Town and the City is great. The Ride, and Ride This are awesome too. It's all good. But, definitely go see them live any chance you get. They're a great live band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Get them all. Besides what you're already getting, By The Light of the Moon is excellent. This Time is overlooked. The Town and the City is great. The Ride, and Ride This are awesome too. It's all good. But, definitely go see them live any chance you get. They're a great live band.Yeah they swing through NYC once or twice a year..if I like what i hear I'm sure I will catch them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blureu Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 New record out September 25! http://www.429records.com/sites/429records/429details/d_loslobos_gatesofgold.asp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 They had a pretty serviceable Bertha on the Deadicated album. Their Just Another Band title was a tribute to the Zappa disc Just Another Band from L.A. That's all I got. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I've been lucky enough to see them live a few times and they definitely put on a good show. They're one of those bands, sort of like Drive By Truckers, where the songs are very different depending on who's taking the lead. David Hidalgo's songs are more ballads, and Cesar Rosas is more rocking Tex-Mex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Their name means "the wolves" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Yaz Rock Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Get them all. Besides what you're already getting, By The Light of the Moon is excellent. This Time is overlooked. The Town and the City is great. The Ride, and Ride This are awesome too. It's all good. But, definitely go see them live any chance you get. They're a great live band.Very much agreed. I'd say By The Light of the Moon is my favorite. Apparently the band doesn't think so, I guess it wasn't a good experience for them. Agreed on This Time and Town and City. Will the Wolf Survive is another great record, maybe my 2nd favorite. Real friendly guys, they often do autograph sessions after the shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Saw them at the first Furthur Fest. They played few Dead songs. Totally rocked. Hidalgo is an excellent guitarist and would've fit in well with the post Jerry Dead. If you wanna go deeper, check out Hidalgo's side project Latin Playboys. Experimental Lobos! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Loosely translated, the name is Spanish for "The Wolves." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Anyone remember Lobo? LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Me and you and a dog named boo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Travelin' and livin' off the land. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Their name means "the wolves" Loosely translated, the name is Spanish for "The Wolves." Thanks, guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Anyone remember Lobo? Wasn't that the invention of muzak? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks, guy.Better at translating..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 There seems to be an echo in here. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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