Till Death, La Familia
Ill Niño · 2014
43 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal
A fusion of aggressive nu metal rhythms and Latin melodies that conveys a visceral sense of urgency and emotional intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Live Like There's No Tomorrow — This opening track sets an intense tone with its driving rhythms and urgent lyrics about seizing the moment, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of resilience.
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Blood Is Thicker Than Water — In this track, the band explores themes of loyalty and familial bonds through a potent mix of heavy instrumentation and passionate vocals, showcasing their unique sound.
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World So Cold — With its introspective lyrics and melodic interludes, this song contrasts the heavier elements of the album while emphasizing the emotional struggles faced in a harsh world.
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, maintaining energy while exploring emotional themes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a fast pace for the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate Latin percussion elements, creating a rhythmic contrast to the heavy metal instrumentation.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for more melodic and introspective moments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energy for workout sessions
- visceral release of pent-up emotions
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- cathartic expressions of personal struggles
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- not into cohesive album experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Till Death, La Familia was Ill Niño's fifth studio album, following the commercially successful Epidemia (2012). The album marked a return to form for the band, showcasing their signature blend of heavy guitar riffs and Latin-inspired sounds after a brief hiatus from recording new material.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Live Like There's No Tomorrow 4:24
- 2 Not Alive in My Nightmare 4:25
- 3 I'm Not the Enemy 3:30
- 4 Blood Is Thicker Than Water 5:59
- 5 Are We So Innocent 3:53
- 6 Pray I Don't Find You 4:10
- 7 World So Cold 3:38
- 8 Dead Friends 3:40
- 9 Breaking the Rules 3:45
- 10 Payaso 2:51
- 11 My Bullet 3:21
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