''Raza Odiada'' ( en, Hated Race) is the second album by

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. Brujeria's main concepts are

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, revolution, pro-

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and

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, and related themes.

Album information

''Raza Odiada'' (which translates in English as "Hated Race") is a song critical of

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and his opposition to

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and to racial preferences. The song features ex-

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vocalist

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as the voice of

. "La Migra" is a song about illegal immigration and

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. It features three tracks originally appearing on the 7" singles ''El Patrón'' ("El Patrón" and "Hermanos Menéndez"), and ''¡Machetazos!'' ("Padre Nuestro") on

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. The cover features a photograph of

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, then-spokesperson and one of the leaders of the

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Reception

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'' (10/28/95, p. 56) - 8 (out of 10) - " nugget... Brujeria are a

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hardcore band who sing in

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. Short and brutal, the assault begins with a scathing attack on

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- which stopped Mexican and South American immigrants in the state from receiving welfare, medical care and education."

Track listing

#"Raza Odiada ( Pito Wilson)" – 3:30 ("Hated Race Dick" Wilson) #"Colas de Rata"– 1:33 ("Rat Tails") #"Hechando Chingasos (Greñudos Locos II)" – 3:34 ("Throwing Punches razy Headbangers II) #"La Migra (Cruza la Frontera II)" – 1:43 ("La Migra order Crossing II) #"Revolución" – 3:18 ("Revolution") #"Consejos Narcos" – 2:39 ("Drug Dealer Advice") #"Almas de Venta" – 2:12 ("Souls for Sale") #"La Ley del Plomo" – 2:45 ("The Law of Lead") #"Los Tengo Colgando (Chingo de Mecos II)" – 1:48 ("I Have Them Hanging oad of Cum II) #"Sesos Humanos (Sacrificio IV)" – 1:15 ("Human Brains acrifice IV) #"Primer Meco" – 1:15 ("First Cum") #"El Patrón" – 3:42 ("The

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") #"Hermanos Menéndez" – 2:05 (" Menéndez Brothers") #"Padre Nuestro" – 2:07 ("Our Father") #"Ritmos Satánicos" – 6:51 ("Satanic Rhythms")

Personnel

* Juan Brujo -

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s, bass * Güero Sin Fe - bass, guitars * Fantasma - bass, vocals * Hongo - bass, guitars,

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* Greñudo - drums * Pinche Peach - vocals * JR. Hozicon - direction

References

{{Authority control Brujeria (band) albums 1995 albums Roadrunner Records albums