Más allá del bien y del mal
El Tri · 2005
17 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A raw blend of punk rock energy with biting political commentary and a distinctly Mexican cultural identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Felicidades Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Todos somos piratas — This track captures the band's rebellious spirit, combining catchy riffs with lyrics that speak to themes of freedom and anti-establishment sentiments.
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Políticos ratas — A bold anthem that addresses political corruption directly, this track has become emblematic of El Tri's socially conscious approach to rock music.
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Che Guevara — This song pays homage to the revolutionary figure while intertwining personal narrative with historical context, showcasing the band's ability to blend storytelling with activism.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines punk energy with political commentary, making it distinctive within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining this intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more reflective songs.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners directly.
- Lyrical themes are consistently focused on political issues, with sharp critiques woven into the music, particularly in tracks like 'Políticos ratas'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of energetic anthems
- fiery commentary on societal issues
- for group sing-alongs
- immediate engagement with lively tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, contemplative albums
- seek subtle, mellow listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Addresses political themes with raw energy, marking a significant artistic moment.
- Career context
- By the time El Tri released Más allá del bien y del mal in 2005, they were already established as one of Mexico's foremost rock bands, having formed in 1968. This album came after their critically acclaimed work during the 1990s and marked a continuation of their commitment to social issues and rock music, showcasing their enduring relevance in the Mexican rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Café Tacvba· Panteón Rococó· Los Tigres del Norte
Tracklist
- 1 Felicidades Start here
- 2 Todos somos piratas 5:44
- 3 Políticos ratas
- 4 Juan Pablo II
- 5 Queremos rock
- 6 Che Guevara 6:45
- 7 De tripas corazón
- 8 El peje atajo
- 9 Sueño americano
- 10 Llama de los callejones
- 11 Si México ganara el mundial 5:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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