Somos unos animales
Extremoduro · 1991
38 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
Raw, energetic hard rock laced with poetic lyrics that capture the struggles and realities of everyday life in Spain.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tu corazón — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythms and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing the band's signature blend of intensity and emotion.
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Necesito droga y amor — A powerful anthem that encapsulates themes of longing and desperation, reflecting on addiction and emotional need with stark honesty.
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Perro callejero — This track stands out for its gritty narrative style, using vivid imagery to convey a sense of alienation and resilience in urban life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures raw energy and poetic lyrics, influencing the Spanish rock scene while showcasing distinct songwriting.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- Lyrically, the songs often employ vivid imagery and metaphor, reflecting the struggles of urban life in Spain.
- 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
- steady pacing for focused listening
- raw energy for rebellious spirits
- poetic reflections on youth struggles
- cathartic release for frustrations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, mainstream sounds
- seek quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in July 1991, Somos unos animales was Extremoduro's second studio album following their self-titled debut. At this point, the band was beginning to carve out their identity within the Spanish rock scene, blending hard rock with lyrical depth, which would later define their influential sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Héroes del Silencio· Platero y Tú· Barón Rojo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tu corazón 4:50
- 2 La canción de los oficios 3:52
- 3 Quemando tus recuerdos 5:51
- 4 V Centenario 3:23
- 5 J.D. La central nuclear 1:29
- 6 Ni príncipes ni princesas 4:21
- 7 Perro callejero 2:59
- 8 Desidia 4:30
- 9 Resolución 3:52
- 10 Necesito droga y amor 3:26
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