Los Crudos
Los Crudos | |
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Origin | Pilsen, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Genres | Hardcore punk |
Years active | 1991–1998, 2006, 2008–2009, 2012–present |
Associated acts | Limp Wrist, , Charles Bronson, Punch in the Face, MK-ULTRA, Harto, Tragatelo |
Past members | Martin Sorrondeguy José Casas Juan Jimenez Ebro Virumbrales Oscar Chávez Joel Martinez Bryan Lenin Mando |
Los Crudos is an American hardcore punk band from Chicago, Illinois active from 1991 to 1998 and from 2006 onward.[1][2][3] Comprising all Latino members, the band paved the way for later Spanish-speaking punk bands in the United States[2] and helped to increase the presence of Latinos in the country's predominantly white punk subculture.[4]
Los Crudos express a Left-wing[citation needed] political critique of issues affecting Latin America and the Latino community, such as U.S. imperialism, racism, xenophobia, and economic inequality.[citation needed] They have been described as "one of '90s punk's truly great bands"[5] and "one of the greatest hardcore bands...ever."[6] Paul Kennedy additionally describes them as "very popular in both the 'crusty' and Emo/straight edge scenes in North America."[7]
History[]
The band formed in the early 1990s[1] by singer Martin Sorrondeguy and guitarist José Casas, who remained the group's consistent members through changing rhythm sections. Their lyrics were almost always sung in Spanish; the song "We're That Spic Band" (written in response to an audience member calling them a "spic band"[8]) is the sole exception.[2] Los Crudos' lyrics were explicitly political,[5] addressing issues such as class, police brutality, homophobia, and California ballot propositions directed against immigrants.[2][4] At concerts, Sorrondeguy would often speak at length about the songs' meanings between songs, partly as a way of getting around the language barrier (audiences were not always happy about this).[5][7] Their music was loud, fast, and energetic with songs built around three chords or fewer.[2][5][7] "We're That Spic Band" and "Asesinos" (about "the disappearances of radical youth during military dictatorships in Latin America") have both been described as their most well-known songs.[7][9]
The band's first shows were in Pilsen,[1] the Latino neighborhood in Chicago where the band members lived, and many of their lyrics were first sung there.[8] Sorrondeguy has said that, "One of the main reasons for singing in Spanish was to communicate directly with kids in our neighborhood."[4] In Pilsen, the band also worked closely with community agencies such as Project Vida, an AIDS prevention organization, and Project Hablo, a domestic violence support group.[4]
Los Crudos incorporated DIY ethics into every aspect of the band's existence, including promoting and booking shows, recording music, touring, and silk-screening T-shirts.[2] They toured Mexico (in 1994[7]), South America, Europe, and Japan, as well as touring the US many times.[5] The band's recordings were released on independent record labels such as , , and Sorrondeguy's label Lengua Armada Discos. The group's final rhythm section included bassist Juan Jimenez and drummer Ebro Virumbrales (also a member of Charles Bronson[10] and MK-ULTRA).
Los Crudos played its last shows in October 1998,in the neighborhood which they started in, Pilsen.[5] After the band's breakup, Sorrondeguy became the vocalist for Limp Wrist, as well as releasing a documentary about Chicano and Latino punk[8] (). He has also been in the bands Harto and . Guitarist Jose now plays in the Chicago punk band . Drummer Ebro became the vocalist for Chicago band Punch in the Face.[11]
The band played an unannounced reunion show in June 2006 at Southkore (America's first and largest[2] Latino punk festival), in Chicago's Little Village.[3] The festival attracted more than 400 fans.[3] They also played reunion shows in 2008's Chaos in Tejas festival in Austin, Texas[12] and in Los Angeles, California in 2008. In 2016, Crudos played shows in the Midwest and readied for a tour of the U.K. and numerous Scandinavian cities.
Members[]
- Martin Sorrondeguy - vocals (1991–1998, 2006, 2008–2009)
- José Casas - guitar (1991–1998, 2006, 2008–2009)
- Juan Jimenez - bass (1996–1998)
- Ebro Virumbrales - drums (199?-1998)
- Oscar Chávez - bass (1991–1992)
- Lenin - bass (1992–1995)
- Mando - bass (1996)
- Joel Martinez - drums (1991–1995)
- Bryan - drums (1995-199?)
Timeline[]
Discography[]
- CD Discography - Compiles everything except their split 7" with MK- Ultra
Singles[]
- 7" Nunca Nada Cambia... split with Huasipungo
- 7" split with Manumission
- 7" split with MK- Ultra
- 7" La Rabia Nubla Nuestros Ojos…
- 7" Las Injusticias Caen Como Pesadillas[13]
Albums[]
- 12" LP Canciones Para Liberar Nuestras Fronteras (Lengua Armada)[14]
- 12" split with Spitboy - ' most popular release.[15]
- 12" LP discography 1991–1995 Los Primeros Gritos
- 12' LP Last Stand - A limited edition bootleg of the last Los Crudos show. 315 numbered copies.
- 12" split with Reversal of Man - This was supposed to be a repress of the Los Crudos/Spitboy split LP, but the pressing plant accidentally pressed 1000 copies of the Los Crudos side of the split with the A-Side of the Reversal of Man "This Is Medicine" LP. Rather than destroy accidental pressing, the copies were sold and the proceeds were donated to a rape crisis center.
Compilations[]
- Achtung Chicago Zwei! LP/CD
- Chicago Hardcore Compilation 7"
- Bllleeeeaaauuurrrrgghhh!: A Music War 7" (Slap-a-Ham Records)[16]
- A History Of Compassion and Justice 2x7" (Lengua Armada) - A benefit for a mural in Chicago.[17]
- Books To Prisoners 7"[18]
- In The Spirit Of Total Resistance 7" (Profane Existence) - "A benefit release for the Mohawk nation of Kanesatake, in Quebec, who came under persecution in 1990."[19]
- Liberame 7"[20]
- Live At Pantitlan, Mexico D.F. K7
- Chicago's On Fire Again 7"
- Cry Now, Cry Later Vol. 4 2x7"
- Stealing the Pocket Compilation LP
- America Is Bella…Para Vivir Resistiendo!! LP
- CIA Via UFO TO Mercury LP
- Iron Columns 2xLP
- Reality Part 3 LP
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Bonacich, Drago. Biography of Los Crudos at AllMusic. Retrieved 2007-08-24.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Sanchez, George (2006-08-09). "Wassup Rockers". Metroactive. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Hopper, Jessica (2006-06-16). "Pogoing Across Borders". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Temple, Johnny (1999-09-30). "Noise From Underground". The Nation. Archived from the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Sinker, Daniel (Ed.); Kim Bae (2001). We Owe You Nothing: Punk Planet: The Collected Interviews. Akashic Books. pp. 247–248. ISBN 1-888451-14-9.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- ^ "Of lists and listlessness". Music.avclub.com. Archived from the original on 7 September 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Kennedy, Paul T.; Victor Roudometof (2002). Communities Across Borders: New Immigrants and Transnational Cultures. Routledge. p. 152.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Palafox, Jose (2000-08-22). "Screaming Our Thoughts: Latinos and Punk Rock". WireTap. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
- ^ "Orange County Weekly - Beyond the Barrios". Archived from the original on 17 December 2007. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ Sinker, 255
- ^ "Suburban Voice: Suburban Voice blog #53". Subvox.blogspot.com. 14 December 2007. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
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External links[]
- Los Crudos on Myspace
- Aneurysm - The Lost Interviews: Los Crudos A 1997 interview with Martin Sorrondeguy
- Hardcore punk groups from Illinois
- American crust and d-beat groups
- Activists for Hispanic and Latino American civil rights
- Hispanic and Latino American culture in Chicago
- Musical groups from Chicago