Chávez Ravine
Ry Cooder · 2005
70 min · 15 tracks · blues · folk · Americana
A vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles' cultural history woven through eclectic sounds and heartfelt storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing and flow
- vibrant storytelling experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'Chávez Ravine' marked Ry Cooder's return to concept albums after a series of eclectic projects throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. This album reflects Cooder's deep engagement with the intersection of music and social commentary, particularly focusing on the lost community of Chávez Ravine in Los Angeles. It followed his Grammy-winning work on 'Mambo Sinuendo', showcasing his continuous evolution as an artist committed to highlighting cultural stories through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· John Prine· David Lindley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Poor Man’s Shangri‐La 5:29
- 2 Onda Callejera 3:54
- 3 Don’t Call Me Red 5:00
- 4 Corrido de Boxeo 3:23
- 5 Muy Fifí 4:05
- 6 Los Chucos Suaves 3:10
- 7 Chinito Chinito 4:52
- 8 3 Cool Cats 3:00
- 9 El U.F.O. Cayó 8:24
- 10 It’s Just Work for Me 5:58
- 11 In My Town 5:42
- 12 Ejercito Militar 3:18
- 13 Barrio Viejo 4:45
- 14 3rd Base, Dodger Stadium 5:45
- 15 Soy Luz Y Sombra 3:14
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