By the Light of the Moon
Los Lobos · 1987
40 min · 11 tracks · Americana · country rock · roots rock
A vibrant fusion of rock, folk, and traditional Mexican music that captures the essence of Los Lobos' diverse sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- earworm melodies for sing-alongs
- vibrant storytelling in each track
- for evening gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat music
- seek standalone hit songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the Light of the Moon marked Los Lobos' fourth studio album, following their breakthrough success with How Will the Wolf Survive? in 1984. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound and expanding their reach into mainstream audiences while remaining true to their roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mavericks· Los Lonely Boys· Calexico
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One Time One Night 4:48
- 2 Shakin' Shakin' Shakes 4:11
- 3 Is This All There Is? 4:00
- 4 Prenda Del Alma 3:25
- 5 All I Wanted to Do Was Dance 3:58
- 6 Set Me Free (Rosa Lee) 3:35
- 7 The Hardest Time 3:12
- 8 MY Baby's Gone 3:38
- 9 River of Fools 2:55
- 10 The Mess We're In 3:01
- 11 Tears of God 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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