José Luis Figuereo Franco, aka El Barrio, has become one of the most popular and respected flamenco fusion singer/songwriters, with his personal blend of roots flamenco and Andalusian rock. In Espejos, his ninth studio album, El Barrio seems determined to redress the dissension among his fans caused by his latest releases, which saw him veering more toward the rock rather than the flamenco side of the equation. Intended as a return to the spirit of his more traditional early work, Espejos introduces 14 new compositions, characteristically dealing with subjects dear to the singer, such as his region and his youth, as in the first single, "El Viejo Verano." It proved to be just what his audience was waiting for, as Espejos went platinum in a week. The Limited Special Edition adds a lavish photo book.