American Us

World | Jun 2004

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2004-06-24
Yow this is good! This SF-based band combines rock, Latin, funk, hip-hop, R & B, and reggae (plus about a dozen other sounds) – wraps the whole thing up in a wildly energetic mix of vocals, horns, and percussion, and delivers a hot summertime party jam that nevertheless has something serious to say politically and socially.

*1. Fun, fast, and funky. Oh yeah.
2. Deliciously relaxed reggae/pop/doo-wop love thing.
3. A sexy vocal/horn groove mid/uptempo & smooth.
4. A slick & groovy cover of “I’m Your Puppet.”
*5. Fast, driving dance w/sharp horns & cool vocals.
6. Catchy uptempo fun but with an FCC no-no in there.
*7. Funky and political. Think they don’t like Bush?
8. Hip-hop/turntables/horns/perc. Driving anthem for Latino identity.
9. A relaxed but funky & way cool dance w/cha-cha lounge overtones.
*10. Reggae/funk commentary on police brutality & racism.
11. An uptempo Latin jam w/hip-hop lyrics.
12. A big vocal/perc/guitar blend. Strong, mid/uptempo.
6/2004

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Charting

2004-07-05 — 2004-09-06 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
Sep 5 4
Aug 29 2
Aug 22 2
Aug 15 1
Aug 8 1
Aug 1 1
Jul 25 4
Jul 18 1

Track listing

1. Bandolera Era
2. Hey Mama
3. Vete/El Largo Adios
4. I'm Your Puppet
5. Amigos Y Amantes
6. Genius
7. Senor Presidente
8. In the House
9. Volvieron
10. The Beast
11. Bacalao
12. Blind Faith