Colossal Head

by Los Lobos

Overview

Unlike most bands in their second decade of recording, Los Lobos gets more daring and diverse as they get older, creating sonic landscapes that are based in their justly celebrated roots rock but twisting off into wild, unexpected directions. Colossal Head is their most adventurous work to date, building on the moody, atmospheric Kiko without losing sight of their gritty blues roots. While it certainly shows signs of David Hidalgo's lo-fi, experimental Latin Playboys project, the album isn't merely an exercise in sound. Los Lobos applies their broad musical palette to a set of tightly written, inventive songs that may not be as immediate as their past work, but are no less melodic and rewarding. Instead of running through a number of different genres on each individual song, they make a dream-like sonic collage that draws from jazz, funk, and avant-garde as much as their traditional rock, R&B, Latin, and blues. What keeps Colossal Head from drifting off into space is Los Lobos' love of American musical traditions. Not only have they mastered their influences, they have fully assimilated them into their sound, creating their own, unique music. And that's far more interesting than simply regurgitating the same blues, rock, Mexican, and country licks. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	03/19/1996
Label:	Warner Bros.
UPC:	0093624617228
Rank:	54472

Tracks

1. Revolution
2. Mas y Mas
3. Maricela
4. Everybody Loves a Train
5. Can't Stop the Rain
6. Life Is Good
7. Little Japan
8. Manny's Bones
9. Colossal Head
10. This Bird's Gonna Fly
11. Buddy Ebsen Loves the Night Time

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Los Lobos   Primary Artist
Pete Thomas   Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Cesar Rosas   Composer
Louie Perez   Composer
Los Lobos   Producer
Julie Steeg   Production Coordination
Tom Recchion   Design,Art Direction
David Hidalgo   Composer
John Paterno   Engineer
Jim Douglas   Photography
Tchad Blake   Producer,Engineer
Mitchell Froom   Producer