SACRED - LOS LONELY BOYS
Texican trio Los Lonely Boys are a kick-ass band that can set a simple melody on fire. On this energetic sophomore set, the Garza brothers churn out one catchy beach anthem after another, but instead of polishing their hooks, they stick to an organic live sound that showcases their outstanding musicianship. From the sun-drenched leadoff “Diamonds” — a rough-edged reprise of their breakthrough single “Heaven” — and the grinding, bilingual “Oye Mamacita” to the soulful ballad “I Never Met a Woman,” the trio manages to turn standard feel-good tunes into electrifying jams. Tightly packed with flawless harmonies, “Sacred” is driven by guitar hero Henry Garza’s fiery fretwork, which channels Hendrix and Santana into rootsy rhythms and soaring solos. As a country-rock footnote, “Outlaws” reunites the brothers with their father, Ringo Garza Sr., who trades vocals with Willie Nelson. Billboard
