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Released 20 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • story-driven lyrical narratives
  • reflective and contemplative moods
  • varied tempos and dynamics

Where this album fits

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
The Mavericks· Los Lonely Boys· Calexico

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Valley 4:33
  • 2 Hold On 4:30
  • 3 The Road to Gila Bend 4:41
  • 4 Chuco's Cumbia 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

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