Chico and the Gypsies

Chico, formerly of 'The Gypsie Kings' has outdone himself. This new fusion of great great muscianship and composition on all pices of this album make this one of the albums your collection cannot be without: like Bridge over Troubled waters, Heart's 1st album, etc....this one has it all and varries.

I purchased this CD after hearing the "Vagabundo" and "El Verano" tracks online and realized I'd never heard anything quite like it! The tracks on this well-made album basically fall into two categories: energetic, rhythmic and catchy or smooth, thoughtful ballads. "Marina" is a great remake of a classic, while "Patio" and "El Ritmo Gitano" will get your spirits soaring! Far and away, "El Verano" is the most beautiful, varied and uplifting on the album, which is quite an accomplishment.

The best cut on this CD is "Christo". This particular cut has been played in NYC dance studios as a favorite flamenco piece to dance to. It is my favorite and there is nothing else like it.

This is great music, even if you don't understand Spanish! The song "Cristo" is very moving and evocative. The artists have great natural, earthy voices that are perfect with the style of music, guitars, and percussion. I sincerely hope they have another album on its way!

Chico and the Gypsies have far surpassed any of the other artists that I have heard in this category. This is an awesome tape. The song entitled "Cristo" is so provocative, that I could listen to it over and over and over again.

I agree with the previous reviewer. This group sounds exactly like Gypsy Kings only better. There are several very upbeat songs like the title song Vagabundo, El Ritmo Gitano, Marina that will have you dancing and others so hauntingly beautiful, like Tu Dueno and Christo, they will touch your soul. Gypsy Kings have not reached this level of great music since their first hit Bombaleo.

Tight, excellent production of modern gypsy influenced music. If you like the Gypsy Kings, you'll love this album.