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Corridos de Muerte

Asesino · 2005

37 min · 14 tracks · death metal

Brutal guitar riffs and aggressive vocals collide with narratives of violence and death, creating a visceral listening experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Despedazando muertos — This track exemplifies the album's brutal sound while vividly depicting graphic imagery that challenges listeners' perceptions of mortality.
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    El patron mando — With its relentless pace and aggressive lyrics, this song encapsulates the themes of power dynamics prevalent throughout the album.
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    Corrido del asesino — The title track serves as a narrative centerpiece, weaving together the album's thematic elements and showcasing Asesino's storytelling prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100
Foothills
Higher than 44% of albums we've rated

The album's aggressive sound and thematic focus create a strong identity within the death metal genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features relentless double bass drumming and rapid guitar riffs that rarely let up, creating a high-energy atmosphere throughout.
  • Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure but often incorporates abrupt tempo changes that heighten the intensity.
  • Lyrical themes are consistently focused on violence and crime, with narratives that unfold in a storytelling format across multiple tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Luchador violador

    A stark shift occurs in the bridge where the persona confronts societal taboos directly with an unflinching gaze.

    This moment breaks from prior storytelling methods, presenting a raw confrontation that heightens the song's emotional impact.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Asesino 2:21
  • 2 Rey de la selva 2:39
  • 3 Despedazando muertos 2:47
  • 4 Sequestro nuestro 3:14
  • 5 Amor marrano 2:46
  • 6 Luchador violador 1:52
  • 7 El patron mando 2:03
  • 8 Cyko maton 2:28
  • 9 Carnicero 2:41
  • 10 Chota sucia 2:42
  • 11 Donde está mi corte 2:19
  • 12 La ejecución 4:42
  • 13 Corrido del asesino 4:13
  • 14 [untitled] 0:40

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