Learning that this album existed was one of the most pleasant suprises of my entire life. "Mexico and Mariachis" is a compilation album of new, unreleased tracks inspired from Robert Rodriguez's phenomenal Mariachi film trilogy. As the liner notes written by Rodriguez confirm, these songs are meant to tie up loose ends and give a clearer perspective on the Mariachi films, and really stresses how important music is to the El Mariachi character. "Cancion Del Mariachi" and "Torquay" are tracks we've heard on other Rodriguez soundtracks, but everything else is all brand new and very appropriate. If you're a Mariachi trilogy fan, buy this for no other reason but to hear "Malaguena Salerosa" and "Alacran Y Pistolero", the complete and previously unheard Mariachi title tracks that are absolutely incredible. Tito Larriva's accoustic "Back to the house that love built" is absolutely fantastic, and the previously unreleased, complete opening credit theme from Once Upon A Time In Mexico is awesome. If you're a fan of the films, or absolutely loved the Desperado soundtrack, do NOT pass this album up. This is an incredible gift from Robert for us Mariachi fans out there.
1. Malaguena Salerosa - Chingon
2. Alacran Y Pistolero - Tito Larriva (previously unreleased)
3. Severina - Patrica Vonne
4. Flor De Mal - The Cruzados
5. Theme From El Mariachi
6. Back To The House That Love Built - Tito Larriva (new version)
7. Cancion Del Mariachi - Antonio Bandras/Los Lobos
8. Volver, Volver - Los Lobos (live)
9. Por Mi Camino - The Iguanas
10. Just Like Roses - Cruzados
11. Spanish Castle - Del Castillo
12. La Pistola Y El Corazon - Los Lobos
13. Torquay - The Leftovers
14. Once Upon A Time In Mexico - (Main Titles)
Mexico and Mariachis
