Big Red and Barbacoa, Hacienda’s follow-up release to 08’s Loud is the Night, adds more grit and grunge to the band’s love of ‘60s harmonies. Produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, Big Red and Barbacoa has plenty of Beach Boys-inspired tunes (“I Keep Waiting,” “Hound Dog,” “You’re My Girl”), but also adds a heavier blues and garage rock sound to songs “Apples,” “Who’s Heart Are You Breaking Now,” and “As You Like It.” Spending the past two years touring with Auerbach as his backing band also affected the San Antonio four-piece’s own live shows and latest release. The result is a heavier rock ‘n’ roll sound that not only swoons, but can shake the walls. – Written by DBosket
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