La pistola y el corazón
Los Lobos · 1988
24 min · 9 tracks · Americana · country rock · roots rock
A vibrant tapestry of traditional Mexican sounds infused with rock and Americana influences.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in popularizing Mexican-American musical heritage within the broader rock genre. It received critical acclaim, notably earning a Grammy nomination for Best Mexican-American Performance, which highlighted the band's cultural impact and solidified their place in the music industry.
- Best for
- short bursts of energetic joy celebratory tunes for gatherings vibrant rhythms for dancing
- Context
- La pistola y el corazón marked Los Lobos' third studio album, released in 1988 during their transition from a local California band to national recognition. Following their breakthrough success with How Will the Wolf Survive?, this album further established their unique blend of rock and Mexican folk music, showcasing their artistic versatility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bruce Springsteen· Prince· Cher· Neil Young· Green Day· Cyndi Lauper· ZZ Top· Bon Jovi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La guacamaya Standout 2:05
- 2 Las amarillas 2:59
- 3 Si yo quisiera 2:44
- 4 (Sonajas) Mañanitas michoacanas 2:21
- 5 Estoy sentado aquí 2:24
- 6 El gusto 2:56
- 7 Que nadie sepa mi sufrir Standout 2:25
- 8 El canelo 3:25
- 9 La pistola y el corazón Standout 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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