Released 10 years ago
Pocho Aztlan
Brujeria · 2016
46 min · 13 tracks · death metal
Fierce riffs and relentless rhythms collide, creating a cacophony that critiques societal issues while embracing cultural pride.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pocho Aztlan — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of cultural identity and resistance, blending aggressive instrumentation with pointed lyrics that challenge societal norms.
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Plata o plomo — This track stands out for its commentary on corruption and violence within society, using vivid imagery to critique drug-related issues while maintaining a powerful groove.
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California über Aztlan — Closing the album, this song merges political commentary with heavy riffs, reflecting on immigration and cultural displacement, making it a potent finish to the body of work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines fierce instrumentation with culturally relevant themes, making it a strong return for Brujeria.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
- Several tracks incorporate Spanish lyrics that directly address themes of identity and resistance, enhancing the cultural context.
- The last three tracks feature a noticeable shift in tempo, with 'California über Aztlan' closing the album on an intense note.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo intensity
- politically charged anthems
- visceral energy for workouts
- engaging listen for fans
- cathartic release of aggression
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light background music
- seek soft, melodic tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 16, 2016, Pocho Aztlan is Brujeria's first album in 16 years, following their last release, Brujerizmo in 2000. This record marks a significant return for the band, revitalizing their blend of death metal and grindcore infused with themes of social justice and cultural identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Napalm Death· Carcass· Suffocation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pocho Aztlan 4:10
- 2 No aceptan imitaciones 3:10
- 3 Profecía del Anticristo 4:11
- 4 Ángel de la frontera 3:22
- 5 Plata o plomo 4:03
- 6 Satongo 3:25
- 7 Isla de la fantasía 2:17
- 8 Bruja- 4:09
- 9 México campeón 2:25
- 10 Culpan la mujer 2:47
- 11 Códigos 5:35
- 12 Debilador 3:20
- 13 California über Aztlan 3:10
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