Always pay attention when manufacturers announce 'an improved formula'. The title of Gotan Project's new album, Tango 3.0, may indicate such a misguided improvement. But no, the first notes show that fortunately a lot has remained the same. Gotan Project still makes irresistible night music: dark dub boosted with the characteristic tango sound of the bandoneon. The great thing is that Gotan Project
… refuses to become musical wallpaper. This is also due to the exciting guests that the trio assembles for this album. There is the children's choir that makes one of the best songs, Rayuela, sound ominous. The guest role of sports commentator Victor Hugo Morales consists of an elongated 'góóóótan!', An exclamation that is bound to become a fan favorite at concerts. Also nice is the smoked voice of Daniel Melingo, a kind of Argentinian Tom Waits, in Tu Misterio. If the improved formula of Gotan Project continues to produce albums like Tango 3.0, then the trio can continue to be so innovative. (PdK)more