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Canto

by Los Super Seven

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Overall Rating: 2.9524 Canto is ranked overall as 2.9524 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 3.0244 Canto has an avg. critic score of 3.0244 out of 4 stars

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All Music Guide

Offers up one superb song after another.... Even if you don't consider yourself to be much a Latin music fan, do yourself a favor and check out Canto. ...more

Entertainment Weekly

Several arrangements lean to the left, bringing to mind another Los Lobos side project, the Latin Playboys

All Music Guide

Canto, the second album from the all-star Los Super Seven, begins with a mellow, Habanera-influenced groove and the suave vocal incantations ofRaul Malo. It's a luring introduction to a CD that offers up one superb song after another. ...more

PopMatters

Perhaps it's a side effect of our fast-paced, modern culture. Perhaps it's the result of record companies always trying to hop on the latest bandwagon. Whatever the reason, American music seems strangely unaware of its roots. ...more

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Sonicnet

Comparisons will inevitably be made between Canto and the Buena Vista Social Club disc, but the most significant similarity is that they both feature great songs and terrific musicianship. ...read the complete review at Sonicnet

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Billboard

Canto is a passionate mix of originals and material drawn from the traditions of Mexico, Cuba, and Peru....read the complete review at Billboard

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The Austin Chronicle

There'smuchoto be said for the sophomore effort that makes its previously model predecessor lose some of its luster. Following up 1998's self-titled and savory all-star Tex-MexPaella, chock-full of David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas, Freddy Fender,...read the complete review at The Austin Chronicle

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The A.V. Club

Formed by members of Los Lobos and Texas Tornados, as well as a few choice guests, Los Super Seven sprouted out of its principals' love for the Tejano border music of their youth. The project, which joined Los Lobos' Cesar Rosas and David Hidalgo and...read the complete review at The A.V. Club

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