Mujeres Podridas

***Austin, Texas punk powerhouse MUJERES PODRIDAS returns to us hot off the heels of a tour of Japan with their Sangre Y Sol LP, the first we have heard from them since 2021's Muerte En Paraiso. Each release has seen the band not only honing their skill but ultimately carving out their own territory within the vast sonic terrain we're all immersed in and Sangre Y Sol is truly the pinnacle of their nearly decade journey thus far. The aural steamroller that is this ensemble aside, this record is not meant to be merely a linear punk album with one sound but rather a cohesive collection of experiences of growing up on the border of South Texas reflected by varied levels of mood and intensity. These songs are about love, violence, death. They reflect the general passion that comes from balancing the intense highs and lows of life while still being proud of the land that nourished and raised the members of this group. In short, Sangre Y Sol is meant to represent the violence and danger people face crossing the border on foot and the long journey that lies ahead navigating through a society and landscape that are often both inhospitable and harsh.

Each record comes in a full package featuring an outstanding LP jacket and newspaper print poster composed by drummer Phill Gonzalez alongside illustrations by Kumi Gardner that help to convey these stories and emotions on a visual level. Mixed by Mike Kriebel at Abbey Road West and mastered by Dan Randall at Mammoth Sound.