Native Sons

Critic Score
Based on 8 reviews
2021 Ratings: #466 / 756
User Score
Based on 11 ratings
July 30, 2021 / Release Date
LP / Format
New West / Label
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62

Los Lobos - Native Sons

Genre: Roots Rock
Country: US

Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 268th / 684

Highlight: For What It's Worth

Made me think of:
Steve Earle
Drive-By Truckers
Van Morrison

60

An album of covers and one original. The original, 'Native Son' just so happens to be the best song on the album aswell, which is very cool. It's got this swinging melancholy to it that Los Lobos can tune into sometimes. The whole album is very listable. Some uptempo, down tempo, the obligatory traditional stuff they do. 'Misery' is a highlight. The choice of covers is just perhaps not as exciting as they could have been. It's clear that Los Lobos can do it all, so ... read more

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