Album Reviews

Y LA BAMBA

Oh February

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 Ruth

Quick Links:

all reviews | all folk reviews

More reviews tagged #Folk

reviewed 10/2008
Bruce Robinson
- The New World
reviewed 04/2017
Delta Moon
Cabbagetown
reviewed 12/2007
THE BRIDGE
The Bridge
reviewed 12/1969
AUDREY AULD MEZERA
LOST MEN AND ANGRY GIRLS
reviewed 06/2009
AMONG THE OAK & ASH
Among the Oak & Ash
reviewed 02/2011
LUCINDA WILLIAMS
BLESSED

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.