Album of the Day

Their debut for Slash Records revealed Los Lobos to be much more than just another band from east L.A., and its thoughtful follow-up, BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON, earned further critical acclaim. Aided by producer T-Bone Burnett, the quintet add social conscience and Mexican influences to good time roots rock; along with the traditional “Prenda Del Alma,” the set's 10 originals include such distinctive songs as “One Time One Night,” “Shakin' Shakin' Shakes” and “River of Fools.” While 1987 saw Los Lobos enjoying their commercial day in the sun with the La Bamba soundtrack, it's on the masterfully played and sung BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON that the group's heart and soul truly emerges.