Pulled from the underground scene of west Buenos Aires by famed Latin rock producer Gustavo Santaolalla, Arbol combined edgy talent with the polish that can be bought with a major-label contract. Santaolalla, who had also produced Cafe Tacuba and Puya, worked with sound engineer Joe Chiccarelli to help produce Arbol's self-titled debut album, which was released on Sataolalla's Surco record label (distributed by Universal Music). The professional package helped smooth out Arbol's crazy collection of musicians, which included two vocalists, a horn section, percussion, harmonica,...