The Town and the City
Los Lobos · 2006
62 min · 15 tracks · Americana · country rock · roots rock
A vibrant blend of Chicano rock and Americana that captures the essence of cultural storytelling.
Why this album works
This album received positive reviews for its seamless integration of genres and its authentic storytelling, highlighting the band's roots. It showcased Los Lobos' continued evolution and reaffirmed their relevance in the contemporary music scene, despite being less commercially prominent compared to earlier works.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'The Town and the City' marked Los Lobos' first studio album in five years, following their critically acclaimed 2000 release 'The Ride'. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as a significant force in blending traditional Mexican music with American rock influences.
- 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 The Valley Standout 4:33
- 2 Hold On Standout 4:30
- 3 The Road to Gila Bend 4:41
- 4 Chuco's Cumbia Standout 3:32
- 5 If You Were Only Here Tonight 2:54
- 6 Luna 3:27
- 7 Two Dogs and a Bone 2:26
- 8 Little Things 4:49
- 9 The City 4:21
- 10 Don't Ask Why 5:25
- 11 No Puedo Más 4:59
- 12 Free Up 3:36
- 13 The Town 4:57
- 14 Free Up (acoustic) 2:10
- 15 Hold On (acoustic) 6:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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