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Album Review: Marujah Con Crhymes-Blind American

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San Diego-Based Rock acts Marujah Con Crhymes unleash the fiery and political Blind American.

The Ten-track LP combines Latin-fused rock grooves, punk attitude and blistering hip-hop verses to create a fresh new approach to American culture. Latino rapper Crhymes adds his own style of raw lyrics about violence, poverty and crime in the States that is like a running commentary on the social injustices.

The opener "The Trails" is a dark and haunting start. Chrymes delivers his lines with such precision and speed over crunching guitar riffs. Marujah Vocalist Enrique Madico blends emotive and melodic vocals in juxtaposition with the raw power of the hip hop verses to create a powerful track.

Next up is the title track, "Blind American" is a satirical look at  American politics' impact on immigration. This is another surprisingly touching track that sees Chrymes' candid and angry vocals combine once more with Macido's distorted vocals. The melancholic and dark music conveys the horror of feeling ignored.

Marujah and Chrymes suit one another styles. Hip-hop and rock have had a rich history together and this release proves successful. The different rock styles bring up several influences, including Faith No More. The songs feel that extra poignancy with the blends of alternative rock, heavy metal, punk and grunge. The choice of the singer is a welcome addition that allows Crhymes to have the freedom to express his thoughts without sounding like another nu-metal band returning to the scene.

The emotionally charged "Serpent" features another rapper by the name of Planet Asia. This addition doesn't affect the chemistry as the three vocalists deliver over scorching guitar leads.

Marujah plays its part as a band with groove-orientated riffs, rumbling basslines and thunderous drums that leave one's head in a spin.

"How Low" is one such track. This ferocious track sees the rapping increase in intensity, as Macido croons over reverb-drenched guitar leads.

Other highlights include the infectious "120 days" with its Latin-infused drumming, furious Spanish speaking rapping, and hook-laden punk rock vocals. "White Girl Wasted" sounds like Rancid having a party with Faith No More singer Mike Patton and RHCP.

And finally, "Syriana" wraps up this enjoyable release. This track focuses on the recent problems in Syria. Macido's often powerful and expressive vocals continue to tell fascinating stories alongside Chryme's manic snarls. This is done over menacing guitar riffs and skull rattling drumming.

Words by Anselm Anderson


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