Fonovisa Inc.
2004
Pacto De Sangre
About This Album
In Spanish, Pacto de Sangre means "Pact of Blood" -- not exactly the sort of title that makes one think of starry-eyed romanticism, but then, starry-eyed romanticism isn't the thing that los Tigres del Norte are best known for. The norteño/Tex-Mex powerhouse hasn't totally excluded romantic lyrics -- los Tigres aren't immune to the pleasures of love, love, love -- but romanticism isn't their primary focus. Mention los Tigres' name to a longtime fan, and the first thing that comes to mind are biting, gritty, hard-hitting accounts of the struggles and challenges that the Mexican working class has faced in both Mexico and the southwestern United States. If you're seeking regional Mexican music that is romantically comforting, you turn to Marco Antonio Solis, Intocable, or Conjunto Primavera; if you're in the mood for a norteño equivalent of the Clash, Rubén Blades, KRS-One, Bob Marley, or Neil Young, you turn to los Tigres -- whose reputation for gutsy, meaningful lyrics certainly isn't going to be damaged by Pacto de Sangre. With this 2004 release, the norteño rebels continue to offer compelling accounts of Mexican struggles north and south of the border.
Track List (try tracks 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10)

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