Zoe

Okay, ignore the fact that these kids grew up on MTV and weren't actually sentient during one of their main inspirations, 1980s New Wave. This formidably crafted album brings (or should bring) Mexican rock into the global mainstream for its sheer artistry and unity of vision, which holds from the fuzzed-out opener "Via Lactea" to the broken pop of "No Me Destruyas" and simmering guitars of "Corazon Atomico." The second half of the album loses some melodic force, but it's quite an achievement nonetheless.