The Iguanas - Nuevo Boogaloo (1994)

Tracklist

01. Oye, Isabel
02. Boom Boom Boom
03. Panama Tones / Nuevo Boogaloo
04. Loco
05. El Orangutan
06. La Vanidosa
07. Angel
08. My Girlfriend Is A Waitress
09. La Tentacion
10. Somebody Help Me
11. Ven A Bailar
12. As We Kiss Goodnight
13. Hey, Sweet Darling

The obvious point of comparison for this tasty combination of R&B, Tex-Mex, conjunto, and rockabilly is Los Lobos. However, the New Orleans-based Iguanas draws on Louisiana swamp pop to establish their own identity. The music doesn't sound as wild and intense as you might hope, and the vocals could be more forceful and distinctive, but Nuevo Boogaloo does sound looser and more spontaneous than their debut album. From the sprightly "Oye Isabel" to the rockin' "My Girlfriend Is a Waitress" to the soulful "Hey, Sweet Darling," this is a very appealing recording.

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