"Greatest Hits," Todos Tus Muertos (Nacional Records)
Argentina's Todos Tus Muertos started in 1985 and like many Latin American bands blended ska and reggae into a rasta-punk ethos, but with a political edge and hard-rock sound that prefigured later developments both stateside and abroad. Their "Greatest Hits" kicks off with "Andate," a deceptively feel-good groove that breaks into a furious dance-hall rap and then shifts just as quickly into tickling Spanish reggae hooks, like Latin changeling Manu Chao, but with signature punk elan jerking between mellow and maniacal. "Mate" likewise drills a funk-bass intro setting up a metallic refrain to rival Rage Against the Machine or Molotov with punchy punk-MC delivery. Raga interludes are followed by funk-rap, plus some very savory straight-ahead reggae.