Los Lonely Boys - Sacred
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Free Music Review: Time to Get Lonely Everybody!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is smokin' hot!
If you're not yet a Los Lonely Boys fan, after listening to this, their second studio album, you will be!! After the release of their first self-titled studio album, I was hooked as a HUGE fan, but still maintained that where the Boys really shined was in their live performances ("Los Lonely Boys Live at the Fillmore" cd and "Texican Style Live from Austin" dvd are available if ya can't get to see em live in concert). But after this studio album, I can't say that anymore! Live OR in the studio, these guys really rock (Texican Style, that is)!
This album adds a deeper dimension to LLB's work, with more of a Hispanic/Cojunto influence present that just makes ya want to get up and move to the music (swaying to the slow stuff and jumping to the fast, driving beat -- sometimes in the same song!), adding to various cuts a horn section (that, at first, having heard some songs live without the brass, I wasn't sure I liked, but now I'm in love with the fuller sound), a button acordian, harmonica, organ (Reese Wynans of Stevie Ray Vaughan's Double Trouble Band on some cuts), and guest vocals of Willie Nelson and the Boys' father, Enrique, Sr., on "Outlaws," a great country rock track paying tribute to all the outlaws in country rock, past, present, known and unknown.
Henry delivers driving, cutting lead guitar riffs, reminiscent of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Carlos Santana (yet even better in so many ways). Jo Jo's free-wheeling bass playing rivals or tops that of Jack Bruce (Cream's outstanding bass player), playing off of and against his brother's lead, and Ringo's talented drum-work provides the punch necessary to compete with his brother's guitars. Add to all of this, the brothers' beautifully blended harmonies (only possible from blood relations, i think) and you can't help but singing along!
Listen to the words of the songs here, whether the hard pumping rock or the slower "ballads" -- they deliver great messages, and actually say something positive about life, love, and family (a rarity in the popular music industry these days).
Any of the tracks here could be hit singles and it's hard to pick a favorite! (although the rebelious "My Way," the harmonic syncopation and guitar work of "Orale," the up-tempo Mexican sound of "Oye Mamacita," "Texican Style," and "Outlaws" are definite selections!) I definitely disagree with another of the reviews here which was somewhat critical of the last half of the album! "Texican Style," with its Tejano beat, is a fun song and will definitely get you dancin'! "One More Day"'s message, with it's gorgeous harmonies, is inspiring, calling on us to show some more love for our fellow man while we still have time, while Henry's wah-wah on lead guitar is classic. The Mexican beat of "Memories," the toe-tapping melody of "My Loneliness," the catchy harmonica of "Home," and the melodic "Living My Life" with its great guitar riff, round out the perfect album.
The Boys already have one Grammy win and a second Grammy nomination under their belts with their first album and this second studio enterprise is sure to garner more awards.
Buy it! You won't regret it!!!
Free Music Review: MORE BURRITO FROM LLB
Hit: 5 Stars
With some of the songs written in the studio...in between the extensive touring, and the pressures of Sony wanting another "Heaven", this record could have been a bust. But Los Loney Boys have the talent and work ethic to overcome all these obstacles and they have put out an excellent record in "Sacred".
"Oye Mamacita" is pure Texican Rock and Roll, "Roses" should be a single at some point in my opinion. That Doobie Brothers feel is irresistable...By the way, it was co-written with Patrick Simmons of the DB. While Diamonds was written way back in the late 90's, they re-recorded it with a new bridge, additional lyrics and more guitar and sounds like a sure "hit" for the boys.
Other outstanding cuts are "My Way", a bluesy "One More Day" and the sultry/sexy "Never Met a Woman" with Jojo singing lead. The women are going to love this one. "Texican Style" and "Orale" again, are what LLB is all about. Incorporating their Mexican
American roots and coming up with a delicious burrito (theory)
plate of sound. "Outlaws" is a song that I can hear Waylon Jennings doing the singing if he were alive. If you like The Beatles, you are going to love "My Lonliness" and "Home", the Beatle influence is all over these to songs. While there is not an "Onda" guitar showcase in this record, there are plenty of guitar licks from Henry to satisfy. "Sacred" is a great follow up to their huge debut cd. These three brothers, whose whole life has been their music will be around for a long long time.
Free Music Review: Open the car windows and turn it up!
Hit: 5 Stars
Los Lonely Boys does rock 'n' roll in a quintessentially classic manner, as a hard-driving rock guitar trio. However, several things separate them from the herd.
The most important is that these three brothers (Henry, JoJo, and Ringo Garza; guess which one is the drummer...) are very, very good musicians. In Henry's playing, one can hear a little Stevie Ray Vaughan, some Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and some Carlos Santana. It could well be that in time, Henry will be spoken of on their level. JoJo is an outstanding bassist, driving the music but not overpowering it. Ringo, which is actually his real name, does what many drummers can't do: he complements the music and avoids trying to insert percussion magic tricks into it.
The second thing that separates this band from the herd is that they are all excellent singers; indeed, any of them could be called the band's lead vocalist, and all of them are good at harmony, too. Their voices just seem to go together, much as those of the three singing Beatles did.
Finally, their tunes are fine exemplars of "Texican" music: tight rock 'n' roll with irresistible hooks. On this album, "Diamonds," for example, sticks in the mind for hours after just one playing. (I mean this in a good way, not in the horrifying "It's a Small World" way.)
Buy this album, put it in your CD player, turn the volume up, and enjoy.
Free Music Review: The Los Lonely Boys are back
Hit: 5 Stars
The Los Lonely Boys are back, and they sound better than ever.
Their style of music is called Tex Mex. It is a combination of mostly rock and blues, but I think their sound appeals to lovers of all different kinds of music even pop and country.
My favorite track is Diamonds. This is a great song about how having someone to love in life is often more valuable than material things like diamonds and gold. I love Henry's lead vocals. The guitar playing by brothers Jojo and Henry is simply magical and so good on the entire disc. The track Home really stands out. It is a song with meaningful lyrics about how a home is not just a place but a feeling. I Never Met A Woman is a highlight track with a nice blues rock sound. Oye Manacita is very upbeat song about a very sexy woman. This song really gets up me moving. Roses is a song about a relationship that did not work out. I think that a lot of people can relate to the lyrics in this song. Outlaws is a song with a feisty rock edge to it. I enjoyed this song very much. Living my Life is a highlight track about living life day by day. This song is about going through the good and bad times. I enjoyed this song very much. Memories is a song that is very smooth and relaxing to listen to. I really enjoyed listening to this new CD from the Los Lonely Boys.
Free Music Review: That BIG new sound we've been waiting for.
Hit: 5 Stars
Two words to describe the new Los Lonely Boys CD, "Sacred"? Raw polish. Edgy jams and sound fattened up with organ and percussion accent the blend of Tejano and Blues, coming together to create a big sound of their own. Welcome to "Texican"! On a side note, I really hope LLB considers full band membership and recognition for their side keyboardist.
It has been years since I have heard such a universally accessable CD like "Sacred", and I feel that LLB will reel in millions of new fans and quiet the naysayers.
Unlike their self titled "debut", LLB are granted production credit on this brilliant and soaring sophomore effort. In a day and age where current acts are molded in the image of the almighty record company empty suits, the Boys assert their independence with songs like "My Way" and "Oye Mamacita". Sure, some of the tracks were optimized for extensive airplay...but so what!! "Roses", I feel, is destined to be a single that blows the band through the top of the charts and I hope it is their second single. I counted at least 8 songs of the 13 that could potentially have broad radio appeal, but ALL the songs are great in their own right.
I am beaming with pride that my Texican boys from San Angelo are at the vanguard of a big new sound! "Sacred" is 54 minutes of Heaven!