Bonus MP3: Mad Mexicans -- “United”

With a supercharged EP just hitting the streets last week, Dallas’ own Mad Mexicans would appear on the precipice of bigger things. The Mexicans’ brand of politicized punk funk has just the right amount of Latino influence to appeal to fans across genre, and “United” is definitely the most powerful...

By Pete Freedman

October 24, 2008

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With a supercharged EP just hitting the streets last week, Dallas’ own Mad Mexicans would appear on the precipice of bigger things.

The Mexicans’ brand of politicized punk funk has just the right amount of Latino influence to appeal to fans across genre, and “United” is definitely the most powerful statement the band has made--on this album or any previous effort. Check it out...

Bonus mp3:

Mad Mexicans -- "United"

Featuring a killer riff, nifty percussion and a message that goes down well in these turbulent times, this wouldn’t be a bad song to play at Obama's inauguration. Y'know, should he get elected in the coming weeks. --Darryl Smyers

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