Time was when pop radio was an amazingly eclectic place. The Mavericks' latest, Trampoline, bounces between pop styles so effectively that it almost sounds like the world's greatest old-school pop station. "Tell Me Why" is brassy blues-soul like B.B. King was scoring with in 1970; "To Be with You" is countrypolitan down to its strings and backing choir, while "I Don't Even Know Your Name" could be a long-lost Hollies recording. Throughout the disc, we're offered touches of everything from Beatles-esque sitar to Herb Alpert horns, and all of it's pure, powerful pop. The standout, though, is "I've Got the Feeling," which captures the sprawling sound of '70s Elvis with all of the sincerity and magnificence required, and without a jumpsuit in sight. --David Cantwell Product description Guaranteed to work or your money back - PLEASE NOTE ALL MONIES FROM THIS SALE GO TO A 501 (C)3 NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTER Review With this ambitious, wildly diverse album, Malo just might be bucking for another Here he leads his four-member core group ... as well as a small army of sidemen.... sits in on drums and piano, plucks a six-string bass and even plays an instrument that might make some Grand Ole Opry stalwarts head for the exits--an electric sitar. Tackling gospel, rock, honky-tonk and even tunes from the '20s, seems intent on expanding his, and country music's, reach. Thanks to his gorgeous vocals and his band's virtuoso playing, most listeners will be happy for the stretch.... -- People FEATURES The Mavericks- Trampoline
