Really compelling work from the enigmatic
Dino – a set recorded with slow, slinky backings from the
Montevideo Blues combo! The album's a lot less
blues than you might guess from the group's name – and in a way, the approach is almost more folksy, or singer/
songwriter overall – with a key focus on
Dino's political lyrics, and backings that often follow along with snakey guitar and slinky rhythms. There's a raspy brilliance to the whole set – and
Dino almost sounds like Uruguay's equivalent of Geraldo Vandre – a powerful, positive singer, but one who never reached a bigger audience outside his homeland. Titles include "Sentimiento", "Si Te Vas", "
Montevideo Blues", "Milonga De Pelo Largo", "Para Hacer Musica Para Hacer", and "Chamarrita El Chiquero". CD reissue is as amazing as the original – with a huge booklet with notes, history, and lyrics – plus 7 more bonus tracks too!