David Hidalgo and Louie Pérez of Los Lobos have collaborated regularly with Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake over the years, and this album offers powerful proof why. The chemistry between the foursome otherwise known as the Latin Playboys is evident whether it's Froom banging out a few chords in between Hidalgo's muted vocals or Blake and Pérez teaming up to create the CD booklet's artwork. Dose builds on the blueprints set forth in the Latin Playboys' 1994 self-titled debut; but rather than hint at urban living on the Eastside of L.A., we are invited down for a visit to La Vera Street where the home cooking is authentic Mexican and a mix of English and Spanish can be heard.
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