Otros Aires

First, a caveat. I'm not a music review expert nor connoisseur (although I'm proud I was able to spell the word) - a very lay music listener so to speak. However, with that said I'm quite confident with giving this album the highest rating. It is similar in some ways to the Gotan Project--but even better. The beats and sysnthesis of old tango music with modern techno and are unique and to be cherished. The Gardel songs and referenes (particularly the line "gracias gardel" in Milonga) are soooo freaking cool--particularly the scratchy sounding vinyl sounds. Like most albums, a few songs are stronger than others with my favorites being Milonga, Sin Rumbo, and De Puro (a very haunting, deep song in both English and Spanish). In short, I was and remain very moved by this album - it is both uplifting, reflective, and truly a modern day classic. I'm not sure the tango "purists" will jump on board with this stuff - but it sure does the trick for me. Also of interest is that this album is "muy caliente" in Buenos Aires right now. I just returned from a BA trip and it is being played as the feature album at almost every music store. Enjoy. Gracias Otros y Gardel.