Una leyenda viva llamada El Tri
El Tri · 1990
39 min · 10 tracks · rock music
Raw, rebellious rock infused with sharp social commentary and vibrant melodies reflecting the struggles of everyday life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Casa, comida y sustento Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy hooks and lyrics that address basic human needs, establishing El Tri's knack for blending humor with serious social critique.
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El desempleado — This song poignantly captures the frustrations of unemployment, using vivid storytelling to highlight the struggles faced by many Mexicans during economic hardships.
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Millones de niños — A powerful reflection on childhood poverty, this track stands out for its emotional depth and calls for awareness about social injustices affecting children in Mexico.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic rock with poignant social commentary, making it a notable entry in the rock en español movement.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective tone.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, engaging the listener and creating a sense of community.
- The lyrics throughout address social issues and personal struggles, often delivered with a raw, unpolished vocal style that enhances their impact.
- 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 mid-tempo sing-alongs
- socially charged lyrical themes
- engaging narrative storytelling
- raw energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished studio production
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Significant for its cultural impact and critical reception in Mexican rock.
- Career context
- By 1990, El Tri was solidifying its status as a leading force in Mexican rock music following their breakthrough album 'El Tri' in 1989. 'Una leyenda viva llamada El Tri' marked their continued evolution, showcasing a sound that combined rock with poignant lyrical themes addressing social issues prevalent in Mexico during this era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Café Tacvba· Panteón Rococó· Los Tigres del Norte
Tracklist
- 1 Casa, comida y sustento Start here 3:21
- 2 Viejas de vecindad 4:34
- 3 Otra garrapata más 5:10
- 4 El desempleado 3:51
- 5 Alguien para amar 3:23
- 6 Me voy a suicidar 3:35
- 7 Ríe 2:57
- 8 Millones de niños 6:35
- 9 Como una lombriz 3:29
- 10 Nuestra realidad 2:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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