Sin Parar
Bold City, 2020
8/10
A 10 piece orchestra from Jacksonville, Florida who are rapidly becoming everyone’s favorite band in the area of Salsa and Afro-Cuban sounds, LPT’s debut album takes nods to old school Salsa while injecting thoughtful wordplay to their dance-friendly formula.
“Guerra Guerra” starts the listen with fluid percussion, bright horns and lively rhythm, and this continues to the groove filled “Llegar Tarde”, where multiple voices fill the affair, as well as the glorious melodies of “Don Manuel”.
Later on in the listen the title track recruits strong keys to help guide the Salsa Dura flavored playfulness, while “Mala Mentira” puts a flute into focus on the soulful and soft moment. “Somos LPT” ends the listen with as much energy as it started, as a festive atmosphere unfolds alongside spirited solos.
An extremely powerful and fun listen, if you’ve got an ear for Salsa you can’t go wrong here, or, if you just appreciate rhythm, grooves and unending melody in your hard swinging, cultured songwriting.
Travels well with: Grupo Fantasma- American Music Vol. VII; Bio Ritmo- La Verdad