Los Lobos: Dream in Blue (American Music)
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (514 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 029274823X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 182 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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" (Los Angeles Times 2015-10-08)"Both informative and engrossing Chris Morris is to be commended for putting the story of this most American of bands to paper, and Dream In Blue will satisfy the most ardent of fans. " (No Depression 2015-09-17)"Writer Chris Morris’ new biography, Los Lobos: Dream in Blue, offers overwhelming evidence that the band deserves to glide its way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. in the boom of the psychedelic era and its aftermath." (PopMatters 2015-10-08)"An insightful and affectionate history." (Austin Chronicle 2015-12-10)"A dream of a read for fans of the Lobos." (AllMusicBooks 2016-02-01)"Chris Morris’s Los Lobos: Dream in Blue gives both fans and critics a satisfying chronicle of Los Lobos’ journey through
He was music editor of the Hollywood Reporter (2004–2007) and senior writer for Billboard (1986–2004). Chris Morris is a music journalist and disc jockey. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Spin, Musician, Mojo, LA Weekly, the Chicago Reader, Variety, and other publications.
John Hartnett said Excellent chronicle of the musical evolution of one of the most unique and accomplished bands in American music today. Excellent chronicle of the musical evolution of one of the most innovative, entertaining and accomplished bands in American music today. From their beginning in the 70's to now, Los Lobos has always been about the music, letting their lyrics, musical prowess, versatility and musical curiosity do most of the talking. Morris takes a similar approach in this book, focusing on the band's music more than their personalities.If you're looking for an anecdote rich tell all of celebrity ups and downs and tales told out of school, this book may not be for you, although there is one somewhat disheartening story about the band'. Dreamin' of a Great Band The author (Chris Morris) is a long time LA music beat writer and was an integral part of the LA "Punk" scene in the early 80's that spawned Los Lobos and a host of other great acts (X, The Blasters, Dwight Yoakametc.). As a result, "Dream in Blue" reads very much like an LA Times Sunday spread on steroidsIt's written in a chronological order with more or less equal time spent on all phases of their career concluding with "Tin Pan Trust". Overall, he gives a very even handed view on the band's outputwith equal parts praise and critic. This approach, combined with his insider status and journalistic background result . "A most perfect bio for Los Lobos" according to Brian Rector. Chris Morris has written a most perfect, concise and thorough review of East LA's treasured heroes. The book is also fascinating in that it's also a great history of rock and roll's influence on East LA. The book is a great quick read. To the point and fascinating with no filler at all. My only hope is that Chris may one day do the same treatment for The Blasters and the city of Downey. Buy this book. You will be thrilled.
1 hit. to international stardom and major-label success, as well as their independent work in the new millennium. Their sui generis sound has sold millions of albums and won acclaim from fans and critics alike, including three Grammy Awards.Los Lobos, the first book on this unique band, traces the entire arc of the band’s career. Music journalist Chris Morris draws on new interviews with Los Lobos members and their principal collaborators, as well as his own reporting since the early 1980s, to recount the evolution of Los Lobos’s music. He describes the creation of every album, lingering over highlights such as How Will the Wolf Survive?, La Pistola y El Corazon, and Kiko, while following the band’s trajectory from playing Mexican folk music at weddings and dances in East L.A. But what looked like an overnight achievement to the band’s new fans was actually a way station in a long musical journey that began in East Los Angeles in 1973 and is still going strong. Giving one of the longest-lived and most-honored American rock bands its due, Los Lobos celebrates the expansive reach and creative expe