Forgiven

Los Lonely Boys | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Label: Epic
• Copyright: (P) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
• Total Length: 41:30
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• ASIN: B001B7CMX4
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,803 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Technical sophistication with the warmth of old friends, July 1, 2008

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Watch Guy (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forgiven (Audio CD)

The new Los Lonely Boys CD was released today and I give it a very big two thumbs up! This new CD is the most technically-sophisticated music Los Hermanos Garza have released and this is keeping in mind that they set the bar very high with their first CD in 2004. They just keep getting better! Henry and the Fender Stratt were made for each other. The amazing vocals never become lost in the music. These are voices which stand out as musical instruments in their own right and the Garzas have a lot to say with their music. It is about life and family and struggles and overcoming, but it is great, feel-good music. Dr. John was credited on four tracks and his gentle influence comes through but in a way which surprised me. The tracks on which he performed are not "Dr. John" tracks. He added his smooth spice but became part of the songs, rather than the other way around. This is part of the overall musical sophistication I see throughout this CD. My favourite track? This moment it is "Loving You Always" for the upbeat ritmo and the outstanding lyrics but by evening, I will have more favourites. "Make It Better" is already working on me in a major way. Value for money? I consider this CD to be worth (easily) twice the price. This is not one to listen to once and toss in a corner. This will be on my playlist for a very long time. Enjoy! ¡Gracias, amigos Tejanos!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars WHAT HAPPENED TO "TEXICAN ROCK AND ROLL?", July 6, 2008

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Efrain Ramos "eramos2" (Converse, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forgiven (Audio CD)

What I loved about these guys was their latin rock vibe (Senorita), the latin rhythms (Oye Mamacita) and the interplay with spanish lyrics..(Heaven)...And a whole lot of Henry's guitar (Onda)....Well, there is none of that here..Well, some guitar but not enough for me...Henry, you're fantastic...Don't hold back, brother.
My two favorite songs from this record are the two bonus tracks you only get if you buy from Wal-Mart. ("There's A War Tonight" and "Guero In The Barrio"...Who's that singing?)
But there are some good songs here. "Make It Better" could have been written by Paul McCartney, and "Staying With Me" should be a solid hit. The bottom line is that LLB is the best "live" band in the country. This cd doesn't convey how good LLB is, and I hope this is not the direction they (Epic) is going with them.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A "musical burrito" with more meat, July 2, 2008

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D. Tarin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forgiven (Audio CD)

Forgiven, the 3rd album for the Garza brothers, is a solid effort for the boys from San Angelo. While it is not their best album, it is still very good. Los Lonely Boys are victims of their success because every album they release will be compared to their first album. In a way, they are like other great bands that have one seminal album with several good albums that get overlooked. There are several songs that stand out in my mind. The title track is awesome. To me, it is a sister song to "Heaven". This album pays tribute to some of their other influences with the Beatle-esque "Make it better". "Superman" is notable because it's the first track where Ringo showcases his vocal skills. Other songs of note are "I'm a Man" (a concert regular), "Can't See the Light", and "The Way I Feel". To me, there is no better power trio today. JoJo and Ringo propel the album forward with their thundering rhythyms and beats with Henry invoking the great SRV and Hendrix. He is not a copycat; he adds his own flair that lets you know that it is Henry Garza. Forgiven is definitely the most eclectic of all 3 LLB albums and you won't be sorry you bought it.