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RS: 3of 5 Stars Average User Rating: 4of 5 Stars

2006

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These three Texican brothers went multiplatinum with their 2004 debut, Los Lonely Boys, which packed tight Santana jams, Latin tinges and mild grit into sweet little pop songs. Sacred stays true to the debut: There's a fuller sound, but most songs are full of session-men chops plus either pristine harmonies or tough-guy 'tude. The brothers Garza don't have much pizazz, or a whole lot to say: Even the most aggressive stuff, like the horn-specked "My Way," presents blues rock of the sort you can find at any roadhouse, and the cloudy-headed "One More Day" is vague, sub-James Taylor lite pop. What saves Sacred from forgettability is its pragmatic tune sense and rock-solid playing, which renders charmers like "Memories" kind of admirable and could make skeptics pump their fists a little -- if they've downed enough Corona.

CHRISTIAN HOARD

(Posted: Aug 11, 2006)

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Review 1 of 2

Debi writes:

5of 5 Stars


Sacred is the LONG awaited follow up to the multi-platinum first LLB CD. The RS reviewer's off-target comments do NOT represent majority of audiences. Henry, Jo Jo and Ringo authentically put their hearts and souls into their second CD and I can't seem to play any other music in my car or home.

Maybe the RS reviewer should get to a live performance sometime and feel the energy that The Boys put into their concerts and CDs.

Debi-The Jersey Girl

Aug 26, 2006 15:49:05

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Review 2 of 2

radiofreetunes writes:

4of 5 Stars


Your reviewer says that the Los Lonely Boys "don't have much pizazz". It's obvious that he is not familiar with the band and has never heard them live or he would not make such an incorrect statement. Henry Garza is an outstanding guitarist on the level of Stevie Ray Vaughan. He shines through on the on songs "My Loneliness" and "One More Day". Your reviewer needs to listen to the ealier CD "Los Lonely Boys Live at the Blue Cat Blues" and hear the band live before making ridiculous statements saying the band plays "blues rock of the sort you can find at any roadhouse". The talented Garza Brothers deserve praise and respect for their accomplished playing and tight harmonies.

Aug 26, 2006 13:46:47

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