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haven't been much of a critics' favorite, although they have many admirers among great musicians, including the legendary
. Listening to the guitar duo, it's easy to understand both sides. Both players have incredible technique, with bursts of passion. But at the same time, their new
seems like a watered-down version of "real"
. However, if you take
at face value, as an album of instrumentals colored by the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and even
America, it's an outstanding piece of work, although more reflective than some of their other albums -- however, the opener,
offers plenty of emotion. The title cut flows gently through several moods, and both
and
show the links between
and North Africa in the rhythms and melodies. There's no faulting the playing throughout, and the charango offers some lovely
touches. So it may not be to everyone's taste, but the fans will love it, and it's one of their best sets to date. ~ Chris Nickson