Tommy Guerrero's 1997 album provides a delightful, playful spin on Latin rock, fusing it with the hip-hop reinvention of artists like J Dilla. Whether acoustic or electric, Guerrero's guitar playing remains hypnotic throughout. As well as his skilled guitar playing, Loose Grooves & Bastard Blues is also defined by the delirious energy the drum tracks maintain – evidence of the laidback context in which it was made, with the musician simply recording the album for his own enjoyment, not for a full release.