Last of the Red Hot Burritos
The Flying Burrito Brothers · 1972
34 min · 11 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of country rock and honky-tonk, infused with heartfelt storytelling and lush harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hot Burrito #2 — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its poignant lyrics and rich harmonies, capturing the emotional depth characteristic of their style.
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Six Days on the Road — A classic road song that combines catchy melodies with a sense of adventure, it showcases the band’s ability to blend storytelling with infectious rhythms.
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Don't Let Your Deal Go Down — This song features a lively tempo and showcases the group's harmony-driven approach, embodying the spirit of camaraderie prevalent in their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional country with rock influences, featuring strong musicianship and varied tempos.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong country rock track, 'Devil in Disguise', followed by a cover of 'Six Days on the Road' that maintains a steady tempo.
- Several tracks feature prominent pedal steel guitar, creating a lush soundscape that complements the vocal harmonies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- heartfelt storytelling moments
- vibrant energy for gatherings
- for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 1, 1972, Last of the Red Hot Burritos was the third album by The Flying Burrito Brothers, following their influential 1970 debut, The Gilded Palace of Sin. At this point in their career, they were navigating lineup changes and striving to solidify their sound amidst the evolving country rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Byrds· Gram Parsons· Buffalo Springfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Devil in Disguise 3:49
- 2 Six Days on the Road 3:03
- 3 My Uncle 2:20
- 4 Dixie Breakdown 2:07
- 5 Don't Let Your Deal Go Down 2:25
- 6 Orange Blossom Special 3:45
- 7 Ain't That a Lot of Love 3:22
- 8 High Fashion Queen 3:07
- 9 Don't Fight It 2:56
- 10 Hot Burrito #2 4:34
- 11 Losing Game 3:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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