Maruja - Pain to Power (2025)


Pain to Power is a fiercely ambitious debut that channels Maruja’s raw energy, political urgency, and genre-hopping restlessness into a sprawling, emotional ride. From the explosive opener “Bloodsport” through anthemic pieces like “Look Down On Us,” the album weaves furious rap, abrasive guitars, saxophone blasts, and dirge-like passages into a turbulent tapestry. At its best, the record feels cathartic and alive—its sonic peaks deliver visceral impact, and its quiet moments carry weight. Yet, some sequences falter under repetition, and occasional lyrical generalities dilute otherwise bold statements. Still, as a first full-length, Pain to Power announces Maruja as a band unafraid to challenge norms, holding power and pain in tension with fierce conviction.




Genre: Post Rock
Country: UK

Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 149th / 665

Highlight: Born to Die


Made me think of:
Shabaka & The Ancestors
Death Grips
Black Midi

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