“There have always been elements of traditional Mexican music in the songs of Y La Bamba. They’re frequently wrapped in a folky indie-pop package that’s practically shorthand for Portland, Oregon, the band’s hometown. This time around, mastermind Luz Elena Mendoza peels away much of that accompaniment—the luminous guitars and lush synths—in favor of a more rhythmic approach that gives this album a ”
“During this whirlwind of dream pop, folk, and jubilant dance music rendered in Spanish and English, Luz Elena Mendoza steps forward as a singer and bandleader like never before.”
