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Sacred
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los lonely boys Album Review:
All I can say is Wow! at 2006-07-27
Seems like forever that Ive been looking for another band with the flavor of Santana and yet can stand on their own. With wonderful guitar licks and lyrics. They have all that and more. Keep rockin boys. Come to Minnesota and Im there in a heartbeat.
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more great music from LLB at 2006-07-27
First album was fantastic and the boys deliver yet again. Strong harmonies, catchy tunes, inventive guitar playing , slinky rythms, theyre all here in spades. Every track is excellent. The standout for me on the album was Outlaws ...featuring their dad and Willie Nelson contributing vocals... Country Bluesrock is a good description of the song. Its like Waylon Jennings/Johnny Cash meet Stevie Ray Vaughan/Jimi Hendrix. Fantastic stuff.
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That BIG new sound weve been waiting for. at 2006-07-24
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!
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Time to get lonely at 2006-07-21
Los Lonely Boys has come out swinging on their newest CD, Sacred. They have intentionally stayed away again, as on the self-titled CD, from being painted into one musical genre corner. There is something for every music taste on Sacred, from Tex-Mex rock to Texas blues to a defiant anthem young people can identify with to a rocking country blast to ballads. My two favorites are Roses and My Way, although Diamonds, My Loneliness and Oye Mama Cita are not far behind. Personally, I believe that if Roses had been the first release from the CD, it would be blowing the top off the charts as we speak like Heaven did in 2004. Los Lonely Boys will bring in new fans, and they will put to rest the nay-saying critics who are always skeptical whether a band can follow the phenomenal success of its first album.As Henry puts it, Los Lonely Boys has taken something from the legends and put it into their own tortilla to make a highly-individualized Musical Burrito to feed to the world. Vamonos----again, LLB!!!
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I LOVE THIS BAND at 2006-08-01
I LOVE THIS BAND!!! And Ive been around and tuning in since Waylon and Willie had slicked back hair and Led Zeppelin was the hot new rock band. I have Heaven, Sacred (pre-ordered because I knew they couldnt make a bad cd), Blue Cat Blues and have driven to another state to see them live at House of Blues. I would travel to another state again to see them at a venue as close-up as House of Blues. I watched the guys on Crossroads with Ronnie Millsap and I knew these are good guys. Success like this should happen to guys like these. Texican in my heart.
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Sacred (W/Dvd)
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los lonely boys Album Review:
Cre8ivepoet says welcome to GarzaStyle! at 2006-07-20
The Boys sophomore album is a dream. Oye Mamacita, Diamonds, My Way are just a few to name off the album. Diamonds is reminiscent of Heaven with its bright, uplifting harmonies.The most surprising song on the album is Iselia, sung by Jojo Garza. It is a powerful ballad with beautiful lyrics. It will hit you straight in the heart. My hats off to you, Garza3. What joyful sounds you share!
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The Deluxe Edition is a Treasure at 2006-07-19
Los Lonely Boys SACRED Deluxe Edition is a real treasure to have its got alot of added treats.Its got an acoustic performances of some of the songs such as:Memories,My Loneliness,One More Day,and so on..They do a cute performance of the song that they got their name from Im a Lonely Boy which was written by their father Enrique Garza. Along with the performances the boys talk about the past year and the touring they did and the success of their self-titled CD and of course how important familia is and what being in a band with your brothers is like..Its got two bonus Tracks Of Man To Beat and Oye Mamacita..This CD/DVD is a true delight and its always nice to see Henry,JoJo and Ringo just be Brothers!!!
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Los Lonely Boys - Live at Blue Cat Blues
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los lonely boys Album Review:
Re-Release of the original B0002JAVC6 LLB Live CD at 2006-03-12
If yu are interested in reading a few reviews, you will find them on the B0002JAVC6 CD also entitled Los Lonely Boys - Live at Blue Cat Blues. Listen to what some of the people that bought this CD have to say!STL Blues Review - by Peter Cornbread Cohen, CBPHearing a live recording before the Los Lonely Boys got big is a treat for a fan. It ranks right up there with hearing the Beatles early pre-1964 recordings from the Cavern Club. Wow! 79 minutes of music to my ears!!! I like that every song is the opportunity to jam. My guess is the folks attending either of the above shows were instantly sucked into LLB fan base feeding on their raw energy, harmonizing vocals and musical abilities. The rest as they is history. - STLBluesometer 5 of 5Great Live CD! Better than the Fillmore Live CD... get this 1st over all other recording by this band. - J. R. Sategna, Amazon.comThis is a great CD with great sound and songs. This was recorded when the band was hungry for popularity and it sounds like it. Great vocals-great separation and great guitar... I would get this 1st over all over recordings by this band- the three brothers rock! - 4 StarsLos Lonely Boys Rock! - Kimmy K, Amazon.comAwesome CD. The right mix of rock and blues. It reaches out to those who have yet to discover the talent of this young group. As for the rest of us, the Live at Blue Cat Blues CD is a great addition to our LLB library. - 5 Stars Pure Raw Energy! - Lakota Harden, Amazon.comThis CD recorded live in a small club setting displays the raw energy of Henry Garzas guitar playing. Their original songs are smooth and pure. Their rock n roll /Latin roots in a blues blend brings out a venerability that takes us deeper into the magic of what guitar playing does to your soul. These boys can sing, all three of them, with passion. Their orchestrated bass work, lead guitar, drumbeats and powerful vocals show that theyve been playing wholeheartedly, pouring themselves into these instruments, like a sacred agreement was made when they first picked them up. In this era of overproduced tech tracks being sold everywhere, Los Lonely Boys (live at) Blue Cat Blues is a refreshing dip into their unique version of what they call texican rock and roll. - 5 StarsThere are more under the initial collectors edition release with the same title.
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...barely contained and ready for prime time at 2006-07-26
Blues Revue Aug/Sep 2006 Issue 101 - Page 70LOS LONELY BOYS Live at Blue Cat Blues Blue Cat Blues(Excerpts) - ...this raw, honest, rollicking example of the bands early days should be heard by its many fans.The arrangements arent quite polished, the vocal harmonies so integral to the bands appeal are still being formed, and the songs (nine of them previously unreleased) are on the derivative side. But the sound, taken directly from the board, is as crisp as the best concert recordings, and the brothers chops and interplay are evident even at this nascent stage. Their greasy blues and Latin influences are fully formed, and though the SRV comparisons are hard to shake, theres no doubt these kids have the talent to go to the next level -- as they did, in fact, on their Grammy-nominated recording that appeared four years later.The sets centerpiece, though not its most compelling track, is the 11-minute slow blues Cotton Fields and Crossroads, which, despite being a little too reminiscent of Vaughans cover of Texas Flood, reveals deep-seated blues roots. Interestingly, the real star here is not Henry Garzas guitar (at this point, its too imitative) but brother Ringos sturdy drums, which propel the songs and keep the band from descending into blues cliches. The crackling, youthful energy of Los Lonely Boys on these early live recordings is reminiscent of old Johnny Winter: barely contained and ready for prime time. full review originally written by: HAL HOROWITZ - BLUES REVUE AUG/SEP 2006
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Live at the Fillmore
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los lonely boys Album Review:
Same Songs as Debut Studio Album, But... at 2006-03-23
The 13-minute live version of Onda is worth the price of this disc alone. Its intense, and this is a good thing. Buy it now!
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Los Lonely Boys Going To Ozzfest This Year at 2006-02-11
los lonely boy said they would go to ozzfest in 2005 they said they would love to tour with the ozzman and black label society sabbath also LLB also said they would tour with soad korn icp slipknot they also said they would stay at ozzfest for acouple years well see you at this ozzfest in 2006 and icp said they would work with llb on their next lp album plus icp loves working with llb bc they rock there socks off g unot
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Live at the Fillmore - Los Loney Boys at 2005-10-03
Excellent album and wish I had been there. Service was prompt.
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Doesnt Disappoint at 2005-09-24
Its difficult putting Los Lonely Boys into a musical category and this CD highlights that. They take you from Santana, Los Lobos to Stevie Ray and Richie Valens. This live CD has a tight sound with incredible contributions both instrumentally and vocally. They hit those harmonies that only genetics can seem to master. You definately dont have to be a Lonely Boys fan to appreciate the music, but be warned you will be a fan after listening. This trio of brothers is going somewhere - get the CD and enjoy the ride.
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Are you guys ready for some Texican rock n roll? at 2005-08-17
Thats the opening cry of this great live performance by the best Mexican-American band since Los Lobos. The guitar work and harmony vocals are every bit as good as on their debut studio album - at times even better. If only the sound quality was as good as the artistry - it sounds tinny and boxy throughout. Thats inexplicable in these days of digital recording, except for perhaps the desire to rush it into the market to fill the gap till the next studio album. But we can forgive that, because the Garza brothers still sound like theyre cookin with jalapenos - its one of those live records that really make you wish youd been there. All but three tracks are from their debut album - the exceptions are the original tune Man to Beat, and a couple of great covers: La Bamba (following in the tracks of the aforementioned Los Lobos) and Wars Cisco Kid. (They also sneak in the harmonica lick from Low Rider during Man to Beat.) Check out the 13-minute version of Onda, which sounds more like a Santana tribute than anything else they do. So, despite my sound-quality reservations, and the fact that most of the tracks are live versions of the studio album, I highly recommend it - its still the best live album Ive heard in quite a while.
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Heaven
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los lonely boys Album Review:
Heaven single at 2005-06-26
Heaven, from the multi-platinum CD by Los Lonely Boys (self-titled album), is perfect for those who want to give this song to introduce other persons to Los Lonely Boys. Of course, when they hear Heaven, theyll want the entire CD.
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how will i get there at 2004-05-03
How will i get there if only lies reveal what i am realy feeling temptation has me going in circles confussion has me scared but i continue this journey that i am trying to conquer but shattered hopes have me failing haw far is it till i will feel right again help for i need you single me out and help me to suceede at stoping points people wait there but i want to be free to express my love for every single individual and to be able to excepted or learnj to exceptit.
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Los Lonely Boys
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los lonely boys Album Review:
The Closest Thing To Heaven Itself... at 2006-03-31
I bought this CD solely on the basis of a performance by Los Boys on the 2005 Grammy Awards. Sometimes I am a latecomer to new music and that was the first time I heard Heaven. My jaw dropped. I had to hear more, so I rushed out and bought Los Lonely Boys. It has been a staple in my CD player ever since. The album begins with a bang with Senorita and doesnt stop. My favorites cuts include, More Than Love, Hollywood, Nobody Else, Tell Me Why, and of course, Heaven. I realize I have named practically every tune on the disc, but hey, this thing is magical. If you are not a fan of Los Boys, this CD will make you a true believer.
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Awesome! What Talent! at 2006-05-16
I am thrilled with this CD! These guys are the best! The music isSO soulful and they are SO musically talented with so much charisma. These guys are serious musicians, not just out to make a buck. I love them and their music! I cant wait to see them next month in Asheville! They are SO deserving! Henrys playing IS influenced by SRV and Santana, and he doesnt deny that, but he doesnt just imitate; he makes it his own. JoJO is a super bass player and these guys are great at harmonizing. Ringo is a good strong drummer and it seems to come so effortlessly to him. I love More Than Love, Heaven, and really, there are no bad songs on here. These guys deserve whatever success they get. Really. You cant go wrong with this kind of talent and we certainly dont see this everyday!
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The guitar!! at 2006-07-25
Henry Garza is really good, like a combintion of Santana and SRV, adding some personal style.
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See them LIVE...Unbelievable talent! at 2006-07-06
I just saw them live, and if you think they sound good on the CD, then you gotta check them out in concert. Henry is without a doubt a guitarist to be reckoned with. You can here the undertones of SRV in some of his riffs, but he has a unique sound of his own which sets him apart from his mentors. For a 3 piece band they put out a full sound that you expect from a much larger group. Their harmonies are as crisp as their recordings. They are definately in sync with each others vibe and the end result is a show that gets you on your feet. In a day where egos are bigger than life with some of these short lived musicians, there is no doubt that Los Lonely Boys will be around for a long time to come. This family sticks together. Its plain to see and very refreshing.
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It Doesnt Get Much Better Than This at 2006-06-30
What can I say about Los Lonely Boys that hasnt already been said. Superb musicianship that pays tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and Carlos Santana without sounding like copycats. Henrys guitar work is a thing of beauty as are the vocal harmonies that brothers achieve. Jo Jo and Ringo are equally as talented. Los Lonely Boys is one tight band. This kind of bond is only achieved after years of playing and paying your dues. Being brothers and growing up together musically makes the band even closer. Stevie, Im sure is looking down and smilin.
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Real Emotion
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los lonely boys Album Review:
This one belongs in your Los Lonely Boys collection! at 2004-07-09
Before the Enhanced CD was released, Los Lonely Boys released the Real Emotions CD. Here in Austin, it was available as a rubber-banded two CD set - with the other being the CD single of HEAVEN. REAL EMOTIONS is on the ECD, as is LA CONTESTACION, but until the Australian X3 release, SUENO MAL (Crazy Dream sung in Spanish) was only available on this CD, and COTTONFIELDS AND CROSSROADS, a signature LLB piece, is still only available on this CD (excepting, of course, boots and other demo / show CDs for LLB). Collectors who are completists need this one, and this performance of COTTONFIELDS is stunning. So, do attempt to acquire a copy of this CD!
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