From That's Love Records—which has been putting out a string of fantastic releases—comes the debut EP from *Caj Rio*, the solo project of Alejandro Garcia of Thee Sacred Souls. While it’s unclear whether the name is derived from the Caja del Rio in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the instrumental track “Hot Mezcal” evokes the flavors of Mexican and Central American Hispanic culture, featuring guitar, strings, Tijuana brass, and a horn section layered over thick drums and a surging bassline. Please savor its smoky depth. The B-side, “Paradise,” has an even stronger Spanish and Latin American flavor—with a touch of psychedelic chicha—and evokes the atmosphere of a seedy Mexican bar, creating a scenic soundscape that serves as a soundtrack reflecting both the tragedy and beauty of life. Shipped directly from New Jersey. It has arrived. (Original Japanese text by Saito)