Los Lobos - How Will the Wolf Survive? Album

Awash in disparate musical influences, the How Will the Wolf Survive? album is one of Los Lobos’ most enduring works. Its contagious blend of hard-driving roots rock, country, and blues prudently tinged with the pulsing accordion of David Hidalgo provided a respite from the stale pap being churned out in the top-40 and AOR formats. My favorites are the irresistible “Don't Worry Baby,” “I Got Loaded,” the countryish “Our Last Night” and, arguably the best song on the album, the accordion-driven “The Breakdown.” While the airwaves were full of hard rock powerhouse groups, Los Lobos stood as a marvelous breath of fresh air. This album is not to be missed.