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A Happy Mix

flimflam man | california | 08/03/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Imagine if you will the tour bus for Gypsy Kings and the tour bus for a great New Age group like say Enigma or Mythos run into each other and everyone gets their music sheets mixed up and they end up on stage performing the music on this CD. Surprisingly engrossing and totally entertaining. Some of the most beautiful music you'll ever hear anywhere."

A good blend of new age, traditional latin, and techno music

Erica Anderson | Minneapolis, MN | 07/28/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I am new to the music of Barcelona Tribe of Soulsters but being a huge fan of new age, world, and techno music, I thought I would acquaint myself with their music when I found "Fiesta Fatal!" in the used cd bins at my favorite record store. I definitely liked what I heard on "Fiesta Fatal!". It is a good introduction for a new listener like myself. I really enjoyed the blend of traditional latin music fused together with ambient beats. In fact there were moments on this cd when I could have sworn I was listening to Enigma like on the title track. Those haunting female vocals is another reason why I thought I was listening to Enigma at different times on the album. I definitely thought I was listening to Enigma on "Nadie Entiende". As good as this album is, I think the biggest weakness is due to that Enigma comparison. Not that I didn't like what I heard on but I think that B-Tribe ought to develop a sound of their own. I love the idea of fusing traditional or classical music with techno beats but there has to be a line drawn somewhere that an artist has to also develop a sound of his or her own and not to rely so much on certain musical influences. B-Tribe is a perfect example of what I am saying. Come up with some better techno beats 'cause the ones that I heard on this album sure isn't original, and if using a female vocalist, well the same can be said about her too. Other than that, I really enjoyed this album, especially "Lo Siento". I really loved the flamenco work on this song. I definitely plan on buying more albums from B-Tribe in the near future for all the flaws that I have listed here."

An amazing feast for the ears!!!

Erica Anderson | 04/07/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album contains a spine tingling array of songs filled with rich rhythms and rustic chants. I love filling the house with the B-tribe's energetic and soul pounding songs. Because I am a dancer, I know how to appreciate good music when I see it. It is trully a feast for the ears!"