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Song Review: Rodrigo y Gabriela - “Monster”

Previewing OurHome with a six-minute lead single, Rodrigo y Gabriela signal both a return to their roots and a willingness to retain some elements of their expanded sonic palette as it evolved over time.

Initially tame, with the guitarists showing off their creative approach to duo music with a mix of acoustic, electric and percussive elements, “Monster” turns soon enough to a fuller instrumental arrangement that could fill an arena as easily as its quieter passages could fit in an intimate listening room.

Accompanied only by cello - and in the spirit of RyG, Hiyori Okuda makes the instrument barely recognizable - the guitarists signal a welcome return to form for fans to prefer the pared-down side of Rodrigo y Gabriela as OurHome heads toward its Sept. 18 release date.

Grade card: Rodrigo y Gabriela - “Monster” - B+

When we first started planning our outdoor patio, we had so many ideas. We pictured endless coffee mornings and romantic dinners.

We almost made some big mistakes. It's easy to get excited and overlook crucial details.

Things like furniture size or lighting placement can quickly go wrong. Our dream nearly turned into a design headache.

We learned the hard way about common pitfalls, so you don't have to. We discovered how to create a perfect outdoor dining space.

It truly feels like an extension of our home. Now our patio is our favorite spot, mistake-free and absolutely gorgeous.

We want to share how we did it. Read our guide: furnitureguide.net/outdoor