I think if I were to pick out one album that really properly translates my emotional perception of México, D.F., it would be this one. Nothing like a driving punk record to represent a noisy and chaotic metropolitan hub. Amongst the aggression and abrasiveness of their genre, the clarity of Annapura's second release is what really pushes it above the surface in a sea of similar hardcore that flourishes in one of the world's densest and largest cities. I'm not just talking about the great recording quality - the precise drumming and the audible vocals (I'm a big fan of being able to hear lyrics) make me really want to jam this in my room while I throw punches at the air with my eyes closed as I sing along.
The album is short and to the point as any hardcore punk record should be and properly leaves the listener craving 10 more minutes of driving riffs. This isn't a record to put on in the background. As soon as you put it on it demands you listen close - ya estoy ocupando tu tiempo/ con esto he logrado llegar a tu cerebro // I'm taking up your time/ This is how I've managed to get to your brain. I definitely urge you to take a moment and absorb this piece of music with your undivided attention (it's only like 9 minutes okay?). I don't even like this genre of punk and well, this record rips.
Genres: Punk, Hardcore, D-Beat, Fastcore, Powerviolence
1. Campeón
2. Miente
3. No Pasarán
4. Insulto
5. Dieciseis
6. B.R.
7. RIP
