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Salsaaaaa | 05/31/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is just what you're looking for. I picked it up just out of curiousity after hearing a couple of the songs from their first album. I think Sony hit the jackpot on this one though. These guys all have unique voices, particularly the new vocalist, Rick. The songs swing pretty hard, and are great for dancing. I'd put this on the top of my list ina heartbeat."

N'klabe are no betting men... they play it safe

Marcos | California, USA | 08/07/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This new group does show that it has potential. The brass is good, and the voices hit at the right times. It will be no secret to those that listen to this album that N'klabe are not only proud of their puertorican heritage, but also display many of the stylistic nuances associated with salsa music from the island.

The problem is that it makes them sound somewhat dated. If this same album had come out five years ago I would have rated it one star higher. And what's funny is I also recently bought packete salsera by Tabaco y Ron, a group with a focus for redoing old songs, and found that group more modern, innovative, and willing to take risks.

Maybe I am judging them a bit too harshly, and I really doubt any salsa fan will find them lacking. So if you like that good old puertorican salsa, you will like this album. But if you want a little more excitement like me(and I am puertorican), get the Tabaco y Ron CD."