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Walks the narrow path between playful adventurousness and tuneful accessibility with ragged elegance and swaggering confidence.
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BlenderSometimes the tone is self-congratulatory, but a house band this glorious deserves some kind of standing ovation. [May 2004, p.127]
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Amazing collaborations that emphasize the veteran band's rich Latin and blues roots.
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Entertainment WeeklyThe collaborative approach yields some of the most potent music of the group's career. [7 May 2004, p.86]
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Such guests hardly bring commercial cachet. What they add is a depth and dynamism that transcend genres, generations and language, transforming Los Lobos' trademark sound without throwing the band off its foundation.
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MojoLos Lobos' ingenuity with arrangements and atmosphere makes The Ride something special. [Jun 2004, p.102]
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Q MagazineIt's all linked by a sense of dignity, wisely chosen collaborators and David Hidalgo's voice. [Aug 2004, p.115]
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Rolling StoneThe Ride doesn't rank with the classic Los Lobos of How Will the Wolf Survive? or the experimental Kiko; instead, it contains aspects of both and is a tribute to the group's influences. [13 May 2004, p.74]
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The Ride is both party and primer, taking listeners through what one set of musicians has learned about their craft over 30 years.
Awards & Rankings
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Positive: 5 out of 6
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jerrybFeb 28, 2007great concept, solid musicianship as always. pretty eclectic array of sounds, maybe too eclectic. "across 110th st." steals the show
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DHandsMay 14, 2004a good summer cd