Soga Corrosión LP
Blistering punk from Mexico City masters SOGA. Their 2018 demo made a huge splash, ultimately making its way to vinyl thanks to the good folks at Iron Lung, so naturally their debut album has garnered a frenzy of excitement. No need to be coy here, it’s fucking good. I think what sets SOGA apart is the curiosity they employ, pulling on threads that are woven into the broad tapestry of hardcore punk. At times they’re unrelenting and ferocious, like on “La Respuest,” and “Aniquilar.” Without breaking character or missing a beat, they can flip a switch and delve into a catchy, ’77-style rave-up like “Voy Por Un Mai Camino.” Gloriously genre-bending, pissed-off, political punk. Sign me the fuck up!