Wolf Tracks: The Best Of Los Lobos (2006)

"In 1993, Los Lobos released their first retrospective, the double-disc "Just Another Band from East L.A." But what has been missing is a succinct overview, designed for neophytes and casual fans, and that finally arrives in the form of this 2006 release. At 20 songs, "Wolf Tracks" is generous, but with a band with such a long, diverse body of work, there will inevitably be some notable songs missing, and there are. But "Wolf Tracks" is not only a sharp, concise chronicle of a unique American rock & roll band, it's a hell of a lot of fun, too. This hints at the breadth and depth of Los Lobos' music, touching on their corridos while emphasizing their foundation in old-time rock & roll, while hitting all their biggest songs along the way. There's enough terrific music here to spark interest in the rest of the band's catalog, but it's satisfying enough as a hits comp to satiate the needs of a casual fan." (S.T. Erlewine, Allmusic)