Los Crudos

Not to be confused with Crudos or Crudo.
For other uses, see Crudo (disambiguation).
Los Crudos
OriginPilsen, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresHardcore punk
Years active1991–1998, 2006, 2008–2009, 2012–present
Labels
Past membersMartin 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] With 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] They have been described as "one of '90s punk's truly great bands"[5] and "one of the greatest hardcore bands...ever." [6] Additionally, Paul Kennedy has described 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, both of whom remained the group's consistent members through changing rhythm sections. Their lyrics were almost always sung in Spanish, with the song "We're That Spic Band" (written in response to an audience member calling them a "spic band"[8]) being 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 between songs about their meanings, partly as a way of getting around the language barrier, though 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" (a song 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 live shows were in Pilsen,[1] the Latino neighborhood in Chicago where the band members lived, as well as where many of their lyrics were first sung.[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[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 Ebullition Records, and Sorrondeguy's label Lengua Armada Discos. The group's final rhythm section included bassist Juan Jimenez and drummer Ebro Virumbrales (who was also a member of Charles Bronson[10] and MK-Ultra).

Los Crudos played their last shows in October 1998 in Pilsen, the neighborhood where the band began.[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] titled Beyond The Screams: A U.S. Latino Hardcore Punk Documentary. He has also been in the bands Harto and Tragatelo. Guitarist José Casas subsequently joined the Chicago punk band I Attack afterwards. Drummer Ebro Virumbrales became the vocalist for Chicago band Punch in the Face.[11]

In June 2006, the band played an unannounced reunion show at Southkore, America's first and largest[2] Latino punk festival, in Chicago's Little Village.[3] The festival, which also featured Tropiezo and La Armada, attracted hundreds of fans.[3] In 2008, they played reunion shows at the Chaos in Tejas festival in Austin, Texas[12] and Los Angeles, California. In 2016, Los 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, 2013-present)
  • José Casas – guitar (1991–1998, 2006, 2008–2009, 2013-present)
  • Juan Jimenez – bass (1997–1998, 2006, 2008-2009, 2013-present)
  • Ebro Virumbrales – drums (1995-1998, 2006, 2008-2009, 2013-present)
  • Oscar Chávez – bass (1991–1993)
  • Lenin – bass (1993–1996)
  • Mando – bass (played bass on split with MK-Ultra)
  • Joel Martinez – drums (1991–1995)
  • Bryan – drums (filled in for 1994 tour)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

EPs and splits

  • La Rabia Nubla Nuestros Ojos… (1993, Lengua Armada)
  • Nunca Nada Cambia... A Menos Que Lo Hagamos Cambiar (split with Huasipungo) (1993, Lengua Armada)
  • Las Injusticias Caen Como Pesadillas (1994, Lengua Armada) [16]
  • Western Shoshone Defense Project (split with Manumission) (1994, Lengua Armada)
  • Los Crudos/MK- Ultra (2004, Lengua Armada)

Compilations

  • In The Spirit Of Total Resistance (1992, Profane Existence)[b]
  • Chicago Hardcore Compilation (1993, C.S. Productions)
  • Achtung Chicago Zwei! (1993, Underdog)
  • A History Of Compassion and Justice? (1994, Lengua Armada) [c]
  • En Vivo En Pantitlán (1994, Puro Pinche Ruido)
  • Stealing the Pocket Compilation (1995, Positively Punk)
  • CIA Via UFO TO Mercury (1995, self-released)
  • Books To Prisoners (1996, Young Heirs Project)[19]
  • Bllleeeeaaauuurrrrgghhh! - A Music War (1998, Slap-a-Ham)[20]
  • Libérame (1998, El Grito)[21]
  • Cry Now, Cry Later Volumes 3 & 4 (1998, Pessimiser)
  • Reality Part 3 (1999, Deep Six)
  • Iron Columns (1999, Mind Control)
  • America Is Bella…Para Vivir Resistiendo!! (1999, Cryptas)
  • Chicago's On Fire Again (2001, Lengua Armada)
  • Doble LP Discografía (2015, Maximumrocknroll)

See also

Notes

  1. ^ 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.[15]
  2. ^ "A benefit release for the Mohawk nation of Kanesatake, in Quebec, who came under persecution in 1990."[17]
  3. ^ A benefit for a mural in Chicago.[18]

References

  1. ^ a b c Bonacich, Drago. Biography of Los Crudos at AllMusic. Retrieved August 24, 2007.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Sanchez, George (August 9, 2006). "Wassup Rockers". Metroactive. Retrieved August 25, 2007.
  3. ^ a b c Hopper, Jessica (June 16, 2006). "Pogoing Across Borders". Chicago Reader. Retrieved August 25, 2007.
  4. ^ a b c d Temple, Johnny (September 30, 1999). "Noise From Underground". The Nation. Retrieved September 1, 2007.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Of lists and listlessness". The A.V. Club. Retrieved September 7, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. ^ a b c d e Kennedy, Paul T.; Victor Roudometof (2002). Communities Across Borders: New Immigrants and Transnational Cultures. Routledge. p. 152.
  8. ^ a b c Palafox, Jose (August 22, 2000). "Screaming Our Thoughts: Latinos and Punk Rock". WireTap. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007.
  9. ^ "Orange County Weekly – Beyond the Barrios". Archived from the original on December 17, 2007. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  10. ^ Sinker, 255
  11. ^ "Suburban Voice: Suburban Voice blog #53". Subvox.blogspot.com. December 14, 2007. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  12. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 13, 2009. Retrieved April 2, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. ^ "Los Crudos/Spitboy – split LP". Ebullition.com. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  14. ^ [1]
  15. ^ "Los Crudos / Reversal Of Man – Los Crudos / Reversal Of Man". Discogs. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  16. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 7, 2008. Retrieved September 7, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  17. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 15, 2010. Retrieved September 7, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  18. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 5, 2008. Retrieved September 7, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  19. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2009. Retrieved September 7, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  20. ^ [2]
  21. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 20, 2008. Retrieved September 7, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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