2013-02-19
One can hear hints of lead singer Luz Elena Mendoza's Mexican roots on Y La Bamba's second release, Oh February. Whether it's the castanets, the handclaps, or the liberal use of the accordion, Oh February has a mexi-folk feel. Ms. Mendoza's tremolo vocals, often fronting male vocal harmonies, are striking. The rest of this Portland band is skilled, but I'm blown away by Scott Magee's dextrous percussion. All in all this is a fine indie-folk disc that has been expertly produced by The Decemberist's Chris Funk. Rebecca RuthAmos Garrett
Acoustic Album
BETH ORTON
Comfort of Strangers
DIGNEY FIGNUS
– Talk of the Town
Various Artists
Standing Together
SPARKLEHORSE
Chest Full of Dying Hawks
LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS
AGRI - DUSTRIAL
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