Todos tus Muertos

Dale Aborigan (Grita!)
by Scott Hefflon

Argentina’s version of The Bad Brains, Todos Tus Muertos (All Your Dead) blend hardcore punk, African-tinged reggae, and Latin folkloric rhythms with lyrics you don’t have to understand Spanish to know that are both politically fueled and pissed as hell. What does it tell you when one of the most innovative mixes of punky rap and fierce, darkly metal-esque guitar crunch are, after four albums, finally being introduced to American audiences? While Dale Aborigen+ smoothes out by the end with playful reggae and mariachi jamfests, I still doubt we’re dealing with “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” sentiments. Gibby Haynes would appreciate much of the warped wind-downs and lo-fi post-hip hop scratching and hardcore-turned-bizarro. A record worth seeking out.