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Los Lonely Boys - 2008 - Forgiven [EAC FLAC]
Artist: Los Lonely Boys
Title: Forgiven
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Producer: Steve Jordan, Los Lonely Boys
Release Date: July 1, 2008
Recorded: 2007-08 at East Side Stages, Austin Texas, using the Design FX mobile truck
Label: Or Music/Epic
Catalog: 88697174282
Barcode: 8 8697-17428-2 4
Genre: Blues, Blues Rock, Chicano Rock, Roots Rock, Tex-Mex
Duration: 38:37
Art: Front
Los Lonely Boys:
Wikipedia:
Los Lonely Boys are an American Chicano rock power trio from San Angelo, Texas. They play a style of music they call "Texican Rock n' Roll," combining elements of rock and roll, Texas blues, brown-eyed soul, country, and Tejano.
The band consists of three brothers: Henry (guitar, vocals), Jojo (bass, vocals), and Ringo (drums, vocals) Garza. They follow the tradition of their father, Ringo Garza, Sr., who formed a band with his brothers called the Falcones. The Falcones played conjunto music in South Texas during the 1970s and 1980s. Their debut single, "Heaven", was a number-one hit on the Billboard adult contemporary chart and reached the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2004. In 2009, they signed to Austin-based indie label, Playing in Traffic Records, and released an EP, "1969" and three albums under their LonelyTone imprint, Keep On Giving: Acoustic Live!, Rockpango, and their newest release, Revelation.
Forgiven:
Wikipedia:
Forgiven is the Los Lonely Boys' fifth album and their third studio set, released on July 1, 2008.
The album sticks to their fuller sound, which was showcased in their previous album, Sacred, and is primarily blues based.
AllMusic Review by Thom Jurek:
San Angelo, TX's Los Lonely Boys follow up their excellent 2006 sophomore effort, Sacred, with Forgiven. (Though they seem like they've been around forever, the Garza brothers -- Henry, Jojo, and Ringo -- have only been recording since 2003.) Produced by Steve Jordan, Forgiven doesn't sound a whole lot different than its predecessors, but that's not a bad thing. It contains the same combination of rock, blues, and soul coming together in a seamless blend of originals, offering proof that theirs is a signature sound. In fact, the more Los Lonely Boys record and tour, the deeper they cut the mark in terms of an individual sonic template. The album roars out of the gate with the Latin cum blues-rock of "Heart Won't Tell a Lie," a solid showcase for guitarist Henry Garza. In fact, it's safe to say that, after listening to this a few times, it becomes clear that Garza has forged a style of his own out his love for both Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix. There is a more swinging, choppy element here in his rhythmic attack, both in his chord voicings and single-string soloing. They are fluid, electrifying, and deeply soulful. This is such an obvious opener that it should become a second single. In any case, Henry is one of the most underrated guitar players around -- his diversity is a strength, he integrates his approach, and he never waters down one thing in favor of another. On the title track, a silvery midtempo Latin-styled rock ballad, his distortion on the beautifully melodic tune contrasts with Jojo's clean bassline and Wurlitzer and the shimmering cymbal work by Ringo. Then there's the single, "Staying with Me." It feels cut from the same cloth that "Just Like Heaven" was, but what becomes apparent after just one listen is that these cats are creating their own brand of Texas bluesy soul, with gorgeous vocal harmonies; an instantly recognizable melody; the languid, relaxed pace of the groove that drips "emotion" in the vocals (think of a Latin version of the Rascals); and the good-time pulse of the rhythm section (with killer hand percussion as well as the drum kit). There is the acoustic norteño flavor in "Loving You Always," with Henry playing a nylon-string guitar, and those elaborate harmony vocals that come together as effortlessly as a backyard sing. There is a stellar cover of the Spencer Davis Group's "I'm a Man" that rivals the original's adrenaline-infused crackle and grit. The wah-wah work on Henry's guitar, the wailing hand percussion by Jordan, and the whomp of JoJo's Wurlitzer carry it into the red. Dr. John makes a guest appearance on the Hammond B-3 in "You Can't See the Light," one of the Garza brothers' finer songwriting moments with just enough of a jazzy background to undercut the Texas rock and Latin soul. All in all, Forgiven proves that Los Lonely Boys are around for the long haul, making records that separate their sound from their influences, and further establishes their identity as one of America's premier roots bands.
Tracklist:
01 - Heart Won't Tell A Lie (3:49)
02 - Forgiven (3:33)
03 - Staying With Me (4:01)
04 - Loving You Always (2:45)
05 - I'm A Man (4:04)
06 - Make It Better (3:26)
07 - Love Don't Care About Me (3:30)
08 - Cruel (3:44)
09 - You Can't See The Light (3:33)
10 - Superman (3:06)
11 - Another Broken Heart (3:04)
12 - The Way I Feel (2:54)
Personnel:
Henry Garza - vocals, electric and acoustic guitar
Jojo Garza - vocals, bass guitar, Wurlitzer electric piano
Ringo Garza - vocals, drums, percussion
Dr. John - Hammond B3 on tracks 9, 11, Wurlitzer electric piano on track 12
Steve Jordan - percussion on track 5
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