This is the first brand new vinyl I've purchased in 30+ years. It is a 2009 release on Concord Picante, I think.
Bought from Amazon, they packed it very well, but it is cupped in the center and warped edges, so I'll return it for another copy.
Overall, the SQ is excellent, with some background noise in the grooves, after cleaning. Percussion is dynamic, good tone overall, side A horns too compressed. Side B good horns, but VLF of fender bass is boosted too much. Treble too rolled off on voices. Basically the mix is fucked up, but mostly the music is good enough to ignore it.
The studio recording session is not as musically inspired as their live concert 'Ultimate Latin Dance Party' CD. The arrangements are good. The soloing is uninspired. Big pops right before the final groove on both sides.
Overall experience 5/10. If it was a CD I would give it 6/10 for the music. The vinyl sound is nice. Cover art is very cool!
