![]() On Buffalo Springfield’s “Bluebird”/”For What It’s Worth,” the sweetness of his voice is offset by the sting of his guitar.Ĭesar Rosas, who usually handles Los Lobos’ brawnier stuff, sounds right at home on “Love Special Delivery” by Thee Midniters and on Percy Mayfield’s “Never No More” (also a showcase for saxophonist Steve Berlin out of Philadelphia). With his takes on Jackson Browne’s “Jamaica Say You Will” and the Beach Boys’ “Sail On, Sailor,” David Hidalgo again shows he’s one of the most expressive singers in pop. Los Lobos don’t reinvent these numbers, but the heart and soul they bring to the performances, and the musical versatility they display, offer a thrilling reminder of why they are not “just another band from East L.A.,” to borrow the self-effacing title of an old compilation. Here, they eschew originals (with one exception) to pay tribute to artists from their native Los Angeles. “Native Sons” comes as a welcome antidote to the self-conscious artiness that has come to characterize a lot of Los Lobos’ music.
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