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Maruja – Pain to Power [Vinyl LP]
Pain to Power is a bold and visceral debut from Maruja—an extraordinary collection that not only cements the four-piece as a creative force of nature, but also as a band unafraid to challenge, heal, and unite through their art. Produced by Samuel W. Jones (who helmed their acclaimed EP trilogy), this record brims with emotional intensity and musical ambition.
Maruja channels the raw energy of protest, the tenderness of solidarity, and the urgency of collective action. At its core, Pain to Power is a testament to the transformative power of art in an age marked by political unrest and social disconnection.
The lead single, “Look Down On Us,” is a searing indictment of late-stage capitalism and wealth inequality—protest music at its most urgent and cathartic. Accompanied by a stunning 10-minute visual featuring expressionist artwork and contemporary dance, it’s a powerful introduction to the band’s boundary-pushing aesthetic.
From the fierce urgency of “Bloodsport” and “Break the Tension” to the meditative beauty of “Zaytoun” and “Reconcile,” the album weaves jazz, post-punk, and spoken word into a truly genre-defying statement.
Tracklist:
Side A
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Bloodsport
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Look Down On Us
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Saoirse
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Born to Die (i)
Side B
5. Born to Die (ii)
6. Break the Tension
7. Trenches
8. Zaytoun
9. Reconcile
- Format: Vinyl
- Released: 09/12/2025