Bio Ritmo

This group brings to life what people like and the late did for decades before, namely offer up groove-riddled rhythms with enough substance to put them over the top. Led by singer and chief songwriter , the band's brass section shines on while the / percussion duo keeps the song moving forward. Although it's a tad repetitive over the four minutes, they seem to maintain a great deal of verve in the track. A primal might bring to one's mind, but the number again returns to a hip-shaking melody and a lovably fluid sound. takes a slightly different route but achieves the same objective, with 's vocals coming to the forefront of the impressive tune. is the first breather on the album, as the downtempo beat rarely gets off the ground. The middle portion is intriguing, however, for the interplay among the musicians, finally getting into gear but still unable to salvage the song. The hypnotic flair to the record is perhaps its biggest selling point, although they tread over similar territory each and every time. is another quality track that is accentuated by and on trumpet as well as on trombone. The funky '70s influence during is also another high moment. Only on the lounge-lizard hues of does the band become a parody of itself. Nonetheless, have their pulse on something that works. ~ Jason MacNeil