Released 38 years ago today
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of energetic joy
- celebratory tunes for gatherings
- vibrant rhythms for dancing
- playful melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking lengthy reflective pieces
- prefer slower, introspective sounds
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- The Mavericks· Los Lonely Boys· Calexico
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La guacamaya 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 2:25
- 8 El canelo 3:25
- 9 La pistola y el corazón 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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