Revolution Revolución
Ill Niño · 2001
64 min · 18 tracks · alternative metal
Aggressive guitars and Latin rhythms collide with introspective lyrics, creating a unique blend of metal and cultural identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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God Save Us — Opening with a powerful riff and urgent vocals, this track sets the tone for the album’s exploration of cultural struggles and personal angst.
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If You Still Hate Me — This track highlights the band's ability to merge aggressive instrumentation with deeply personal lyrics, revealing vulnerability amidst the chaos.
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Revolution/Revolución — The title track encapsulates the band's message of rebellion and cultural identity while showcasing their rhythmic complexity and lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive metal with Latin influences, showcasing strong writing but uneven execution in parts.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and slower tracks.
- Several songs incorporate traditional Latin percussion instruments, creating a distinct rhythmic foundation that contrasts with the heavy guitar work.
- The lyrics often alternate between English and Spanish, reflecting the band's cultural identity and adding to the album's thematic depth.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- explosive energy for high intensity
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing with varied tempos
- engaging sing-along moments
- raw intensity for cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, steady rhythms
- seek immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Revolution Revolución was Ill Niño's debut studio album, positioning them as key players in the nu metal scene. At this time, the band was fresh on the music landscape, combining elements of Latin influence with aggressive metal, which helped define their sound and attract a dedicated fanbase.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 God Save Us 3:39
- 2 If You Still Hate Me 2:55
- 3 Unreal 3:33
- 4 Nothing’s Clear 3:22
- 5 What Comes Around 3:46
- 6 Liar 3:31
- 7 Rumba 3:35
- 8 Predisposed 4:13
- 9 I Am Loco 3:30
- 10 No Murder 3:21
- 11 Rip Out Your Eyes 2:49
- 12 Revolution/Revolución 3:30
- 13 With You 3:56
- 14 Fallen 3:38
- 15 Eye for an Eye (live) 3:55
- 16 God Save Us (live) 4:02
- 17 What Comes Around (Spanish version) 3:46
- 18 Unreal (Spanish version) 3:32
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