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Wolf Tracks – Best of Los Lobos

Los Lobos · 2006

69 min · 20 tracks · Americana · country rock · roots rock

A vibrant fusion of rock, folk, and traditional Mexican sounds that encapsulates cultural storytelling.

Why this album works

This best-of compilation highlights Los Lobos' significant contributions to Americana and rock music, including their Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American Music Performance for 'La Bamba.' The album also reflects the band's ability to transcend genres while earning a dedicated fanbase, making them key figures in the roots rock revival.
Best for
dynamic mix of tempos cultural storytelling through music vibrant energy for gatherings
Context
By 2006, Los Lobos had solidified their status as pioneers of Chicano rock with a rich discography. 'Wolf Tracks' serves as a retrospective collection following their successful albums 'Colossal Head' (1996) and 'The Town and the City' (2006), showcasing their musical evolution and diverse influences over two decades.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Let's Say Goodnight 2:35
  • 2 Anselma 3:10
  • 3 Don't Worry Baby 2:47
  • 4 A Matter of Time 3:49
  • 5 Corrido #1 2:40
  • 6 Evangeline 2:43
  • 7 Will the Wolf Survive? Standout 3:43
  • 8 One Time One Night Standout 4:48
  • 9 Shakin' Shakin' Shakes 4:12
  • 10 Set Me Free (Rosa Lee) 3:39
  • 11 Come On, Let's Go 2:11
  • 12 La Bamba Standout 2:55
  • 13 Volver, Volver (live, 1987) 3:47
  • 14 La Pistola y El Corazón 3:30
  • 15 Jenny's Got a Pony 4:04
  • 16 That Train Don't Stop Here 3:52
  • 17 Kiko and the Lavender Moon 3:37
  • 18 Oh Yeah 3:48
  • 19 Good Morning Aztlan 4:09
  • 20 Border Town Girl 2:56

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