They looked around and suddenly didn't know where they were.
This is not an uncommon occurrence on a rock tour, but Los Lobos is a band that has always stuck pretty close to home. Their music is a unique blend of roots rock, Latino spirit and introspective lyricism. Their new album -- their best so far -- is a kind of homage to the homey spirit of regeneration. It's called The Neighborhood, and just recently the band found itself quite a distance from it.
"We're in Spain!" drummer Louis Perez Jr. realized after a moment. "Wow!" Well, maybe they weren't quite...