Mundo Muerto Mundo Muerto cassette
Second band this month that I mistook for another, as I thought it was a new release from the Californian MUNDO MUERTO (that would have been unlikely since they haven’t recorded anything since 2012, but you never know). On the other hand, this is the name of a brilliant song from RIP, so you are bound to have a few bands going for the moniker. This one is from Saltillo, Mexico, not far from Monterrey. I understand it is a new act, and this is a first demo tape that is rather promising. MUNDO MUERTO goes for the direct D-beat punk style with angry words in Spanish. There are some solid Scandicore riffs here, so they have clearly done their homework. I am reminded of thoroughly enjoyable ’00s Barcelona bands like HORRÖR, TOTÄLICKERS, or DISUNDEAD. I like the raw primitive production, the sincerity and unpretentiousness of the music, and the slightly unhinged vocals (MAQUINA MUERTA, anyone?). I do think the band can improve though, and I’ll be watching for their next steps.