Raza Odiada
Brujeria · 1995
40 min · 15 tracks · death metal
Aggressive riffs and relentless beats combine with raw, politically charged lyrics to create a visceral listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Raza odiada (Pito Wilson) — The title track encapsulates the band's blend of heavy instrumentation and biting social commentary, setting the tone for the entire album.
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La migra (Cruza la frontera II) — This track addresses the harsh realities of border patrol and immigration policies, highlighting Brujeria's commitment to confronting controversial issues head-on.
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Revolución — With its fast-paced aggression and revolutionary theme, this song serves as a rallying cry against oppression, showcasing the band's political edge.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Raza Odiada combines aggressive instrumentation with politically charged lyrics, making it distinct within the death metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a rapid-fire tempo and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a relentless pace for the first half.
- Tracks often feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a jarring effect that enhances the aggressive sound.
- Several songs incorporate spoken word segments in Spanish, adding to the political commentary and cultural context of the lyrics.
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic shifts in energy
- short, impactful listening sessions
- provocative lyrical themes
- intense emotional releases
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 22, 1995, Raza Odiada is Brujeria's second studio album, following their debut, Matando Güeros. This album solidified their presence in the extreme metal scene and showcased their unique fusion of death metal and Latin influences during a time when underground metal was gaining traction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Napalm Death· Carcass· Suffocation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Raza odiada (Pito Wilson) 3:31
- 2 Colas de rata 1:32
- 3 Hechando chingasos (Greñudos locos II) 3:34
- 4 La migra (Cruza la frontera II) 1:42
- 5 Revolución 3:19
- 6 Consejos narcos 2:38
- 7 Almas de venta 2:11
- 8 La ley de plomo 2:45
- 9 Los tengo colgando (Chingo de mecos II) 1:48
- 10 Sesos humanos (Sacrificio IV) 1:14
- 11 Primer meco 1:15
- 12 El patrón 3:42
- 13 Hermanos Menéndez 2:05
- 14 Padre nuestro 2:07
- 15 Ritmos satánicos 6:50
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