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June 09, 2007,
After independent releases in Mexico, the youngest brother of slain banda star Valentin Elizalde steps into the spotlight with his first album for Universal. It doesn't stray far from tribute, since it's mostly a mix of covers of his brother's work and standards his brother liked but never recorded. But Francisco "El Chico" shines on his own as a producer and vocalist, lending his smoother chops to delightful tracks like "Los Pajaros" accompanied by his brother's Banda Guasaveña. Other tracks include the fine, melancholy single "La Celda de un Loco" and "Fijate." These are big shoes to fill given the current level of Valentin mania, but this homage shows a promising talent.—Ayala Ben-Yehuda


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