An extraordinary album. I'm new to Marc Ribot, but this album is full of surprises--witty, innovative guitar that is melodic and always listenable. Ribot's guitar playing is at the heart of every tune and carries the weight of this mostly instrumental album. The Cuban style echoes Manuel Galban but is (not surprisingly) less traditional. This album will satisfy people who love guitar and enjoy Latin music, but you needn't be a Latin music aficianado to appreciate it.
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