SidCakes

Maybe one of my fav records from the last few years. Traditional Latin rhythms, exquisite guitar playing, thoughtful funky drumming - they are the mix that is Los Angeles. Saw them at Newport and here in DC. Will see their live show again and again - an electric experience.

One of several bands (Khruangbin, Sababa 5, etc.) dipping into this funky international melange of psychedelia, soul, reverb-y guitars, and deep pocket drum kit. I particularly like the track Shiro the Olympian - the ringing guitar near its end lifts the track.

I come back to this '92 record from time to time, from the super group that backed John Hiatt on his Bring the Family album (Hiatt (lead vocals/guitar), Ry Cooder (guitar), Nick Lowe (bass/vocals), and Jim Keltner (drums)). Sure, some of the song writing is not very stellar, but, goodness, the playing is superb. Listen to Keltner's drumming on Inside Job, She Runs Hot, and The Action. Such a deep pocket.