Colossal Head is a Rock album by Los Lobos, originally released in 1996. On Gatefold: 26 pressings tracked.
About
While not as overtly experimental as 1992’s <i>Kiko</i> or the 1994 Latin Playboys side project of David Hidalgo and Louie Perez, <i>Colossal Head</i> does share some of that same arty aesthetic. It also rocks harder and features tougher grooves than anything Los Lobos had released since <i>By the Light of the Moon</i>. For proof, check out the scorching guitar of “Mas y Mas,” the tough rhythm break on “Can’t Stop the Rain,” or the gritty dual guitar and sax propulsion of “Manny’s Bones” and the title track. Focused, tight, and without filler, the album is also unselfconsciously eclectic. The soundscapes and effects that float around the edges of tunes like “Life Is Good” and “Little Japan” add texture while still fully supporting the songs. The studio wizardry works because of the strength of the songs and the overwhelming talent of the band, making <i>Colossal Head</i> a soulful marriage of creative restlessness and rock solid musical chops.
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Tracklist
- 1Revolution3:09
- 2Mas y Mas4:44
- 3Maricela3:51
- 4Everybody Loves a Train3:30
- 5Can't Stop the Rain3:36
- 6Life Is Good4:08
- 7Little Japan5:09
- 8Manny's Bones3:24
- 9Colossal Head4:13
- 10This Bird's Gonna Fly4:18
- 11Buddy Ebsen Loves the Night Time2:57
Sound DNA
- Rock
Credits
The people behind it.
Production & Engineering
- John PaternoENGINEER
- Los LobosPRODUCER
- Mitchell FroomPRODUCER
- Tchad BlakeENGINEER
- Tchad BlakePRODUCER
- Tchad BlakePRODUCER, ENGINEER
Songwriting
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 26 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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