LOS LOBOS Kiko (Original Master Recording limited
edition 16-track LP mastered at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab by
Krieg Wunderlich on the Gain 2 Ultra Analog System, specially
plated and pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing on 180-gram
HighDefinition Vinyl cut at 33RPM. Released in 1992,
Kiko moves far beyond roots rock, blending rollicking
blues, cabaret jazz, dreamlike lullabies and snarling rock into
a richly unified whole. The songs address difficult human
realities- including addiction, loss and displacement - with
empathy and restraint, allowing their emotional impact to
unfold naturally. Musically, Kiko is shaped by an
imaginative use of the studio as an instrument, with tape-loop
keyboards, distortion, horns and atmospheric effects creating
a surreal, cinematic soundscape. Despite its experimentation,
the album remains deeply grounded in tradition, drawing on
Native American, Hispanic and Catholic influences that give it
cultural depth and lasting resonance. Widely regarded as Los
Lobos' artistic high point, Kiko endures as a bold and
immersive work whose layered richness continues to reveal
itself over time. Gatefold picture sleeve with original cover
artwork, individually gold-foil numbered and factory sealed
inside its perforated loose bag. Recommended)
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Los Lobos Kiko - Original Master Recording - Sealed US vinyl LP album (LP record)
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Source: Digital clone of original PCM digital master to analog console to lathe
Only a few years removed from breaking through with their cover of Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba," Los Lobos turned even more heads with Kiko, a beautifully textured and flawlessly executed musical statement that reveals the group taking on ambitious musical challenges and surmounting every one. In pairing with producer Mitchell Froom, the band yielded this critically acclaimed 1992 set that remains the apex of its distinguished career.
Sourced from the original masters and pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition 180g LP version of Kiko presents the record in previously unimaginable fidelity. In particular, Froom's exquisite production can now be experienced in full relief, with the vintage tape-loop keyboards and spare arrangements yielding an ethereal feel, otherworldly ambience, and colorful finish that complement the ace playing. The subtleties of the richly detailed backdrops - splashed with distortion, feedback, random sound effects, sonorous horns, ominous chants, delicately plucked harps - are greatly enhanced, turning the multifaceted Kiko into the aural equivalent of a sensational IMAX presentation.
The material, too, ravishes the senses. In Rolling Stone's original review of Kiko, David Okamoto remarks "the music sounds more created than contrived, thanks to the compassionate touch of the group's main songwriters, singer-guitarist David Hidalgo and drummer Louis Pérez." Indeed, the Los Angeles ensemble tackles tough-minded social issues such as alcoholism, suicide, abuse, homelessness, death, and rape without coming across as preachy or melodramatic. The record's power relates to that possessed by the most timeless albums – the emotional and metaphysical capacities to transcend problems, overcome adversity, and deliver catharsis.
Spanning rollicking blues and dreamy pop balladry to snarling rock and traditional Mexican-inspired waltzes, Kiko seemingly knows no bounds. Lullabies such as "Saint Behind the Glass" claim mellifluous elegance while the cabaret-laced jazz of work like "Kiko and the Lavender Moon" glows with a dark majesty, thanks to both the skilled performance and Froom's illuminating production. Los Lobos seldom, if ever, drifted so far outside of the roots-rock box as they do on Kiko. And yet, the collective's binding connection to folklore remains in tact. Native American, Hispanic, and Catholic elements surface in the lyrics and arrangements, the characteristics expressing a multicultural reach that parallels the songs' multidimensional construction.
And still, it remains impossible to ignore the use of the studio as the record's secret-weapon instrument. Imaginative tricks such as noise gates, filters, and psychedelic devices help establish a surrealism that never lets up. Neither does Kiko.
Side One
1. Dream In Blue
2. Wake Up Dolores
3. Angels With Dirty Faces
4. That Train Don't Stop Here
5. Kiko And The Lavender Moon
6. Saint Behind The Glass
7. Reva's House
8. When The Circus Comes
Side Two
1. Arizona Skies
2. Short Side Of Nothing
3. Two Janes
4. Wicked Rain
5. Whiskey Trail
6. Just A Man
7. Peace
8. Rio De Tenampa
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| Condition : |
Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
In Stock - Buy Now for shipping on Monday 5th January
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| Year of Release: |
2014 |
| Artist: |
Los Lobos (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Kiko (click here for more of the same title) |
| Price: |
£ 59.99, US$ 80.99
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| Format: |
vinyl LP album (LP record) |
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| Record Label: |
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab |
| Catalogue No: |
MFSL1-371 |
| Country of Origin: |
USA
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Date of Release: |
Unconfirmed
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
LOSLPKI881752 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
821797137119 |
| Genres: |
80's Pop, Latin
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| Related Artists: |
Latin Playboys |
| Complete Stock List: |
Los Lobos |
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