I was almost completely estranged from them, and upon hearing them daily again I realized how I yearned for them. I could no longer afford to be a passive listener. I'll try my best to describe the experience. This was Ruben's first appearance in the Boston area in over five years. Blades' music works on various levels.
Blades has a very appealing, easy-going style.
There are no stylish affectations in his voice. It is sincere and direct. His songs are compositionally sound. The salsa rhythms are complex and alive. The melodic line is lyrical and well-shaped.