Willie Bobo

Uno, Dos, Tres 1-2-3

1966

Boogaloo

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Boogaloo legend Willie Bobo followed up Spanish Grease with the equally funky Uno, Dos, Tres 1-2-3, a mix of gritty Latin grooves and soulful interpretations of contemporary '60s tunes. The highlight of the album is the original composition "Fried Neck Bones and Some Homefries," a slow slinking burner that feels like a languorous summer night in some overheated city.

- Zac Johnson

Sinéad O'Connor

She Who Dwells in the Secret Place of the Most High Shall Abide Under the Shadow of the

September 9, 2003

Celtic Rock

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On the eve of a retirement that didn't stick, O'Connor delved deep into her rare, B-side, unreleased, and compilation tracks, and gave listeners a live album to boot over two discs. Released stateside on Vanguard, this is, despite its disparate nature, one of the most satisfying recordings she's ever delivered, and features numerous standout guest appearances and palpable emotional release.

- Thom Jurek