"This is such a fun record! It spawned many hits of the era. It's a mix of vibe based boogaloo, soul, and tipico beats. It's essential and guaranteed to make you wanna dance.
As for the reissue itself, it's pretty good. It's got the original artwork and it's remastered. However, I feel like I'm nitpicking here, but in some tracks there is a slight fade out and/or wobble. I guess the master tape may be damaged. I listened closely to earlier editions of this record, both on cd and LP and that problem is not present.
Also, it's too bad that the LP warmth and ambiance has not transfered well into this cd. It sounds a bit too compressed. This info is just for the collector.
If you just want the music, you have nothing to worry about. Great album!!!"
Joe Cuba: Wanted Dead or Alive
Warren Christian II | Glendale, Arizona | 01/07/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"
IF YOU HAVE EVER . . . cared Anything about the
Afro/Cuban music category, YOU
should own this !! ( And probably
Give It --- for Birthdays & Grduations )
I HAVE KNOW ABOUT IT FOR FORTY (40) YEARS . . ."
Bold, Brave, and Brawny
R. Buettner | Somers, CT | 01/16/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have the original vinyl record and listened to it almost every day as a child. I loved it then and just purchased the CD (my original is worn)to continue and enjoy music from some of the most talented musicians and composers ever to share their Latin rock. You love Latin music and to dance? Then buy this CD - El Sexteto De Joe Cuba - "Se Busca Muerto o Vivo"."
Good-time music that makes me smile
The Thinker | 02/20/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When I was in college back in the 1960s, I knew a guy from Panama who had this album. The cheerful lyrics and sound and Latin percussion always boosted my spirits, and I often thought about this album, never imagining that I would ever hear it again. What a pleasant surprise to see it in compact disc form! I listen to it every few weeks while I am getting ready for work in the morning, and it always makes me smile. The musicians and backup singers were obviously having a very good time when they recorded the songs."
Great find!
C. Manzano | NYC | 04/27/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've had quite a difficutly locating any of the songs off these albums online and was thrilled to find the whole CD here. As a salsera, living in NYC and visiting Miami often, I hear Joe Cuba Sextet sparingly and wanted to include it in my collection. And I'm thrilled that I did! It's wonderful to pop in for any party or even for background music. Some songs are more 'American' in their English usage and jazz inflection, while some are total pre-cursor to Salsa, with more of a Mambo feel. But still it's pure Latin Bugaloo, which is in a class of its own! Anyone who loves any sort of Latin music must own!"