So I've gone through the album and...
First thoughts:
1. Overall, sounds like a less dynamic continuation of the last album. For some reason it doesn't have the same spark -- I miss the predominance of that effervescent bongo/drums sound. I really liked Horchata when it was released as a single/preview, but the rest of the songs blend into each other quite a bit. They sound more produced and pop-y and pale in comparison to the originals. There's more mellowness and slow songs, which I don't think is their strong point but I'll probably grow to like it because I do like the band itself.
2. Who is this girl on the cover? What does she have to do with any of the music on the album???
3. The last few songs on the album are better than the first few. I like their last song 'White Sky' a lot upon first listen. Maybe because it sounds like it's cut from the first album haha. And because the song features prominently that lovely head voice yodeling they do so well.
4. Pleasant to listen to with some very good songs but overall not as amazing as the first album. A bit disappointing, to be honest. Still good though. And I'm happy when I listen to (new) music by them and in my book that is an overall win.
