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Dec 7, 2011Purists may, of course, have their qualms, but it would be hard to deny the combination of reverence, proficiency, and sheer exuberance in evidence here -- indeed, it's difficult to imagine any serious limits of this band's appeal.
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Kerrang!Sep 22, 2011It can be no surprise that the group's second effort in this style is a triumph of both authenticity and quality, of fine songs and tasteful playing. [3 Sep 2011, p.51]
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Sep 13, 2011Combined with playing that soars so majestically from this band's fingers, the end result is a set that is both unusual yet immediate. If you only buy one album this month, in the opinion of these ears, this should be it.
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Alternative PressSep 13, 2011Mariachi el Bronx (II) triumphs because not only does it treat West Mexican Musical idiom with respect, it raises the bar for future directions and possibilities. [Sep 2011, p.114]
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Sep 13, 2011This is not just a good album for a punk band making a mariachi album, this is a good album.
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Sep 13, 2011As soulful and finely crafted as their debut of sorts, II is a glorious record.
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Sep 13, 2011It [the first Mariachi El Bronx album] was a beautifully anarchistic move that's now spawned its second (more polished) album under the Mariachi El Bronx alias.
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Sep 13, 2011It digs a little deeper at the lofty topic of love, creating an intense album with rhythm, heart, and plenty of horns.
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Q MagazineNov 8, 2011With Mariachi El Bronx II, the Mexican wing of The Bronx have moved swiftly to reinforce their authenticity. [Nov. 2011, p. 136]