Mariachi El Bronx - Mariachi El Bronx (2009)

Mariachi El Bronx, an alter ego of the Los Angeles punk band The Bronx, has released a self-titled album blending pop-rock compositions with traditional mariachi aesthetics and instrumentation, such as charango, guitarron, and trumpets. The recording features guest musicians including David Hidalgo and John Avila. Despite technical imperfections in Matt Caughthran's vocals, his emotional delivery successfully conveys the genre's characteristic atmosphere of heartache and longing. The record combines diverse rhythms ranging from waltzes to spaghetti western motifs, standing as a rare example of an album equally suitable for parties and critical listening.

Tracklist:
1-1 Mariachi El Bronx - Cell Mates [2:36]
1-2 Mariachi El Bronx - Litigation [4:03]
1-3 Mariachi El Bronx - Despredator [3:12]
1-4 Mariachi El Bronx - Quinceanera [3:27]
1-5 Mariachi El Bronx - Sleepwalking [3:58]
1-6 Mariachi El Bronx - Silver or Lead [3:49]
1-7 Mariachi El Bronx - Slave Labor [2:36]
1-8 Mariachi El Bronx - Clown Powder [4:08]
1-9 Mariachi El Bronx - Holy [4:43]
1-10 Mariachi El Bronx - My Brother the Gun [3:32]
1-11 Mariachi El Bronx - My Love [3:14]