In a groove culture ruled by the two-step and head nod, dancers everywhere are looking for an album to make them resurrect the dances of old that required energy and stamina (read: the running-man, electric boogaloo and rag-top). Enter Los Amigos Invisibles. Ranging from rhythms that produce a hyper-induced hop (“Miss Venezuela”) to vocals that generate a sultry slow drag (“Si Tú Te Vas”), the band’s latest album, Super Pop Venezuela, definitely has what it takes to get and keep you moving.

Released in the U.S. under Luaka Bop/Gozadera Records, Super Pop Venezuela joins the ranks of label mates’ Tom Zé's Com Defeito de Fabricacao and Zap Mama’s Sabsylma as musical offerings that are seamless unions of their respective musical inspirations and unique collective sounds.

Dubbed as a collection of covers, Los Amigos recorded an album that materialized into so much more— a well-tailored interpretation of rare songs from seasoned Venezuelan musical heavyweights to standard pop anthems from artists such as merengue princess Diveana. Of the many standout tracks, “No Es Facil Amar A Una Mujer” demonstrates the magical synergy among the group. The pulsating sounds of the rhythm section, funky guitar riffs, intoxicating keys and superb harmonizing never compete with each other. Instead they form like Voltron into something quite amazing and seemingly indestructible. The minute you relax and go along for the ride, Super Pop Venezuela takes to uncharted territory that evokes the energy, vocal nuances and instrumentation of Jamiroquai, Barry White, The Brand New Heavies and Kool and the Gang, among others in “Curda y Pan,” “Yo Soy Asi” and “Ganas.”

After one listen, you’ll fit into one of two categories: those who know the band and are inspired by the “new” material or those that wonder who’s responsible for not putting them on sooner.