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 05/2007
Richard Thompson
Sweet Warrior
reviewed 03/2007
Eleni Mandell
Miracle of Five
reviewed 08/2016
Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer
Off Grid Lo-Fi
reviewed 09/2006
The Be Good Tanyas
Hello Love
reviewed 03/2008
The Belleville Outfit
Wanderin'
reviewed 09/2011
DRIFTWOOD FIRE
How to Untangle a Heartache

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.