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• But if you want to test a mariachi's mettle, ask for "El Mil Amores" ( "The One Thousand Loves") and "Carabina 30-30" ( "Carbine 30-30") - the former because it's my theme song and written by the severely underappreciated Cuco Sanchez, the latter porque it's one of the few Mexican Revolution-era corridos that still notches regular airtime at parties (but not on radio, alas).
• Live performances are the way musicians prove their mettle, and this recording showcases the raw energy of this Louisiana-born singer and guitarist, who is at the top of his game both as performer and songwriter. —  Broward-Palm Beach New Times | Complete Issue
• The true test of your mettle is your ability to handle "too much." —  Aspen Daily News Online -
• But if you want to test a mariachi's mettle, ask for "El Mil Amores" ( "The One Thousand Loves") and "Carabina 30-30" ( "Carbine 30-30") - the former because it's my theme song and written by the severly underappreciated Cuco Sanchez, the latter porque it's one of the few Mexican Revolution-era corridos that still notches regular airtime at parties (but not on radio, alas). —  NashvilleScene.com
• The problem they'll face if Palin shows her mettle is this: the accusation that someone is a token just doesn't stick when the accused demonstrates substance. —  Donklephant

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