Raul Malo Say Less (CD)

Strong-voiced Mavericks frontman Raul Malo lets his guitar sing in this 10-song collection, showcasing his skills as an arranger and instrumentalist. From midnight in Havana to the beaches of California, Malo's musical influences are on full display here as he explores a wild variety of textures, from surf guitar licks, lush earth tones, spaghetti westerns to big band jams and more, occasionally accompanied by his Mavericks bandmates. It's a sonic adventure worthy of his time leading the music world's most transformative band.