Kirsty Maccoll is known for her forays into different styles of music. This is her latin album. But beyond that, Tropical Brainstorm is full of thoughtful lyrics and interesting melodies that are Ms. Maccoll's trademark. She is a good songwriter, who deserves more recognition. Unfortunately, her other albums are out of print in the US, so a curious newcomer to Kirsty has to start here. Fortunately, Tropical Brainstorm is a respectable place to start.