Sleepytown

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Accordion master Flaco Jimenez returns in 2000 with an engaging blend of traditional-style conjunto, Tornado-style Tex-Mex, and more straight-ahead rock- and folk-tinged country. Cuts like the delightfully bubbly "Alright, Alright" (with pals Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens) and the swamp-pop "You Got Me Wonderin'"--two of four songs produced by Yoakam collaborator Pete Anderson--call to mind Flaco's former compadre Doug Sahm. Other highlights include the Anderson-produced "I Found Out," a spunky shuffle featuring Bekka Bramlett; an irresistible cover of "Love Me Do" with Owens; and the three more-traditional songs (two sung in Spanish) that close the album. Though there's a bit of filler tossed in, Jimenez delivers a catchy project that will only continue to bring his unique Tex-Mex roots to a wider audience. --Marc Greilsamer

Tracks:

A Little Drink, A Little Dance
Alright, Alright
Love Me Do
I Found Out
This Could Be The One
No More Runnin' Around
Sleepytown
You've Got Me Wonderin'
Desiree
Amor
Baila La Gente

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Accordion master Flaco Jimenez returns in 2000 with an engaging blend of traditional-style conjunto, Tornado-style Tex-Mex, and more straight-ahead rock- and folk-tinged country. Cuts like the delightfully bubbly "Alright, Alright" (with pals Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens) and the swamp-pop "You Got Me Wonderin'"--two of four songs produced by Yoakam collaborator Pete Anderson--call to mind Flaco's former compadre Doug Sahm. Other highlights include the Anderson-produced "I Found Out," a spunky shuffle featuring Bekka Bramlett; an irresistible cover of "Love Me Do" with Owens; and the three more-traditional songs (two sung in Spanish) that close the album. Though there's a bit of filler tossed in, Jimenez delivers a catchy project that will only continue to bring his unique Tex-Mex roots to a wider audience. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Music By A Master & His Friends.......2002-10-18

If you have enjoyed any of the many records Mr Jimenez has lent his talents to in the past, you CANNOT go wrong with this one....a great selection of songs, I would certainly like Flaco Jimenez to get attention for what he is: a national treasure.

"Love Me Do" is fun and the title song "Sleepytown" is like a long-lost classic. Trust me, you will play this one over + over.

Head For The Border.......2000-12-23

This seems to be more about Dwight and Buck than Flaco. For most of the cuts, Mr. Jimenez (surely one of the most sensitive, electrifying performers in the Tex/Mex genre) appears only to be serving as a back-up musician for Yoakum, Owens, and a number of other not-very-interesting talents. This one fails on a number of levels - there is no cohesive musical theme, the songs and arrangements are lackluster, and there is not one rousing or compelling number on the whole disc.

Flaco's skills are drastically under-utilized here. Que lastima (what a shame) indeed.

Wonderfully fun!.......2000-11-15

Flaco Jimenez and friends have offered the world a very lively CD! Although I love the remake of the Beatles' "Love Me Do," and the honky-tonk fun of "A Little Drink, A Little Dance," I think that Flaco Jimenez's talents shine brightest on "Desiree" and "Amor."

The world's Best Accordionist.......2000-09-16

I have listened to Mr. Jimenez CDs, and I am very impressed! But this one seems to be one of his best. When you get Dwight Yoakam and Mr Buck Owens, Lee Roy Parnell and Mr. Flaco JImenez Together, it is quite a combination. MY favorite song is LOVE ME DO , AS IT goes back to The Beatles, and my Dad and Mom were and are big fans of them. All of the songs are great and tell a story, as most country songs do. AMOR, is a beautiful love ballad and I believe will go big with the latin market, also BAILA lA GENTE, (CUMBIA/SALSA) But personally I love all the country/Rock that is in this CD. It is a must have for all of Mr. Jimenez's fans, and if they are not fans, they will become fans. Mr. Nunie Rubio, does a great job as lead vocalist. He is very good looking and believe he has great charisma. Thanks for allowing me to give my review on this great CD that is a must for everyone.

The world's Best Accordionist.......2000-09-16

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