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By the Light of the Moon
Rock · 1987 · 11 tracks

By the Light of the Moon

Los Lobos

A masterfully textured blend of roots rock and Chicano soul. It captures the beauty and tragedy of the American dream through warm, analog storytelling.

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It's the ultimate 'driving through the desert at sunset' record with a heart of gold and a bit of a bruise.

A weary but resilient look at life's hardships, balanced by deep musical warmth.

By the Light of the Moon · vs · Los Lobos
Contemplative+1.5σ

Contemplative saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
One Time One Night
4:48
02
Shakin’ Shakin’ Shakes
4:11
03
Is This All There Is?
4:00
04
Prenda Del Alma
3:25
05
All I Wanted to Do Was Dance
3:58
06
Set Me Free (Rosa Lee)
3:35
07
The Hardest Time
3:12
08
My Baby’s Gone
3:38
09
River of Fools
2:55
10
The Mess We’re In
3:01
11
Tears of God
3:47
Moments Worth Waiting For
The opening crystalline guitar chime of One Time One Night that feels like a sunrise over a freeway.
The transition into the traditional Spanish-language Prenda Del Alma, grounding the rock energy in deep cultural roots.
The weary, soulful saxophone solo that drifts through the middle of Is This All There Is?
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