Los De Atrás Vienen Conmigo [PA] (CD - 2008)

Personnel: Ileana Cabra, Kianî Medina, Flor Joglar (vocals); Omar Vivoni (guitar, snare drum); Bryan Hoffman (didjeridu); Milton Barreto (soprano saxophone); Edgar Abraham (alto saxophone, baritone saxophone); Ramírez, Daniel (trumpet, flugelhorn); Cheo Quiñones (trumpet); Victor Vazquez , Arturo Vergés (trombone); Nelson Corchado (tuba); Nelson Calero (vibraphone); Radames Travieso (guiro); Ismael Cancel, Andres Cruz, Hector Barez (percussion); Banda de Escolar de Aibonito.

Arrangers: Ramírez, Daniel; Eduardo Cabra.

When Calle 13 delivered their kooky left hook to the world of reggaeton with their 2005 full-length debut, critics and fans alike took notice. Fun, political, and boldly innovative in a genre full of cookie cutter artists, Calle 13 were the breath of fresh air reggaeton had long needed. The groundbreaking brother team from Puerto Rico continues their journey with 2008's LOS DE ATRAS VIENEN CONMIGO. With a title that translates loosely into "Those left behind are coming with me," Calle 13's sophomore effort takes to task the world of privilege and corporate greed. But the real revolution is in the music, which revels in a postmodern collage of styles including cumbia, reggae, rock, and gypsy music. Guests Café Tacuba (on lead single "No Hay Nadie Como Tu") and Ruben Blades give the tracks sparkle, but it's Calle 13's fresh, irresistible vision that carries the show. minimize