Tracks eleven to eighteen are slightly less surprising than the ones we’ve heard until now: more ballads, funk, and seventies sounds. Nevertheless, every song is worth listening to, and every single one is special in its own way: the very sunny "Dun Dun", for example, reminded me of "The Girl From Ipanema", but then all of a sudden introduces small bits of acid and drum 'n bass. Conclusion: Los Amigos are crazy. The last track, "San Agustín", begins with a ranchera-rhythm and, like every decent ranchera-party does, ends in pure borrachera: we say goodbye to our Amigos listening to drunken people singing and laughing. This song condenses what the album is all about: ¡alegría!
Superpop Venezuela is a sunny and funny album that feels a lot like a holiday. It offers an unseen mix of Latin and seventies music, but at the same time it’s based on traditional bolero-like lyrics about heartache and love, and is therefore very difficult to classify. But hey, poco importa, as long as we can boogie to it!
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1 - Mariavir
I love LAI.... its my favorite since 11-12 years ago when i heard the first song "nada que decir" i remember the video, it was so funny see Julio dance and the colors of the video.... i love you guys!!! you are the best band!!....