The Best Of [LP]

Cruzados - The Best Of [LP]

In the mid-eighties punk had morphed into alternative rock. College stations added more sounds to their playlists. One facet was some southwestern sounds like Los Lobos, Rank and File and Cruzados. This Best of collection is a reminder of how the Cruzados was kicking ass back then. All the songs are pushing energy as if to rock was the thing above all. The guitars are a big draw. Their tone cuts like a knife. There’s generous reverb on them so it has surf overtones. This is primo material and it will remind people of their contribution to the southwestern sounds." - Paul Blowfish

This album features the best songs from the Los Angeles band, Cruzados, from 1983-1990.

The Cruzados were formed in 1983 by the members of The Plugz, featuring members Tito Larriva, Tony Marsico, Steven Hufsteter, Chalo Quintana, The band's self-titled album on Arista Records, Cruzados, was released in 1985 as well as their second album After Dark in 1987.