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Los Lobos - Live at the Fillmore Audio CD

A fair review of the Los Lobos "Live at the Fillmore" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Los Lobos reviews here, or go back to the Los Lobos tabs.

Los Lobos Band: Los Lobos
Title: Live at the Fillmore
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Release Date: 2005-03-15
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Good Morning Aztlan 2: I Walk Alone 3: Maria Christina 4: Charmed 5: Luz De Mi Vida 6: Rita 7: The Neighborhood 8: Maricela 9: Tears Of God 10: Viking 11: How Much Can I Do? 12: Kiko And The Lavender Moon 13: Cumbia Raza 14: What's Going On 15: Saint Behind The Glass (Acoustic En Vivo) 16: Maricela (Acoustic En Vivo) 17: Guantanamera (Acoustic En Vivo)

Los Lobos outrocks rock bands
Live at the Fillmore simply rocks. i have come to think of Los Lobos as a sophisticated band with a long history of intricate songs, ballads and mexican influenced folk songs. It makes me wonder why this band has not been featured on radio stations across the country, why they are not celibrated by young people who are trying desperately to find a band that can rock, why groups such as U2 and 70's rock dominate the airwaves, even though this band can rock their socks off?
The second cd is a throwaway of acoustic remakes of old Mexican stuff, and is way too short, but if you want to hear a greatest hits of hard guitar rock, take a listen to the first disc. And then answer the questions above. .


At last, a live CD by one of the best live bands
Only the toughest marker would quibble with what IS here - but it's a shame it's not a double or triple CD set. One star deducted for what's NOT here - the incendiary version of "Mas y Mas" (with pedal-steel hero Robert Randolph) which appears on the DVD version of this concert, and the "La Bamba"/"Good Lovin'" medley, a climactic live show staple.


Los Lobos Essentials
The simple and elegeant renditions of "Kiko" and "Saint Behind the Glass" make the entire alum worth the purchase. If you're in doubt whether to buy this album of delightful songs, doubt no more! I have been a long time fan and really dig these live recordings of the "Band From East LA". Don't miss this one if you're a Lobos fan at all.


A Band in need of a LIVE Box Set
Critics wailed why they hadn't done a live CD or DVD before. Los Lobos rebounded from the cover band status of THE RIDE with the DVD of this concert a couple of months back. Well, amen, especially if you have ever caught any of their shows. It's actually a pity that this is the only such document, because while it is certainly a great performance, it is only a taste of the magic they command. I may go to a million more concerts before I hear a band essay Neil Young's "Cowgirl in the Sand" the way these wolves knocked it out at the Philly Folk Festival while Gene Shay swallowed his tongue because the boys simply would not end the song and get off so he could prattle his stupid stories and jokes. For that alone, they became my heroes. Point is, even Young, on his very best day, never delivered that song with the incendiary fire of Los Lobos.
But I digress, and this is a worthy addition to their incredible canon. The only foul ball for me is "The Viking," but that's quibbling, because they more than make up for it with the mini CD of 3 acoustic songs, and I won't tell you what they are, but one was such a delightful surprise!
So, I'd tell you to pick this up. Hidalgo, Peres and compadres have never, or actaully ALWAYS, sound this good live. So where's the box set? This is a band you should rush to go see and if they do release a box, swamp AMAZON with orders for it. How will the Wolf survive? Well, with performances like these, should be easy.


LIVE AT THE FILLMORE
I'm not sure I'm listening to the same CD as the first two reviewers! This CD is outstanding. I just picked up the new Los Lobos CD, LIVE AT THE FILLMORE. I'm a huge Los Lobos fan, so I may be a little biased, but I think even someone new to Los Lobos will enjoy this CD. The song selection is great, a mix of old and new material. As always, Los Lobos' playing is top notch. Although the sound quality is not outstanding, it is good. If you're a Los Lobos fan, you MUST add this to your collection. If you would like to try Los Lobos, I would recommend this as a good introduction to one of rock's best bands. .


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