Worth a listen, the album reminds you that while the band is comprised of excellent musicians, there’s a reason why they never reached the same level of success enjoyed by many of their peers: the songwriting. Elements of great songs can be found sprinkled within a ton of filler, and with the right producer could likely be extracted and formed into something memorable.
Ultimately, LA RAZA is a well-played album that finds itself feeling dated upon release and devoid of a signature track. Diehard Armored Saint fans will likely be split down the middle on this one, and with Bush now performing with Anthrax yet again, the future of Armored Saint seems uncertain once more.
Rating: 2.5/5