Nena de Hiroshima cover

Nena de Hiroshima

Todos Tus Muertos · 1991

30 min · 9 tracks · punk rock

A fierce blend of punk energy and Latin rhythms that channels political urgency through raw, visceral sound.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Incomunicado — The opening track sets the tone with its explosive energy and incisive lyrics about isolation and communication breakdown, emblematic of the band's political stance.
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    Terror al cambio — This track confronts the fear surrounding societal transformation, encapsulating the anxieties of a nation grappling with its past while pushing for progress.
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    El ritmo de la sangre — Blending infectious rhythm with poignant lyrics, this song showcases the band’s unique ability to merge musicality with messages of resistance and resilience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album effectively combines punk energy with Latin rhythms, delivering strong political messages throughout.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first five songs before slowing down slightly in the latter half.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing the political messages and engaging listeners directly.
  • The instrumentation blends traditional punk elements with Latin percussion, creating a distinctive rhythmic feel that supports the aggressive vocals.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Incomunicado 1:58
  • 2 Abre la celda 3:02
  • 3 Break on Through 2:14
  • 4 Terror al cambio 3:30
  • 5 Fallas 3:51
  • 6 El ritmo de la sangre 5:03
  • 7 Sé que no 3:58
  • 8 El espejo 4:17
  • 9 El chupadero 3:02

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