20 grandes éxitos
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs · 1998
85 min · 22 tracks · ska
A vibrant fusion of ska, rock, and Latin rhythms that captures the essence of Argentine musical culture.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its commercial success, achieving multi-platinum status in Argentina and solidifying the band's influence within the ska and Latin rock genres. The inclusion of hits like 'El Matador' helped propel their music into mainstream consciousness, further influencing subsequent generations of Latin American artists.
- Career context
- By 1998, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs were establishing themselves as prominent figures in the Latin rock scene after their breakthrough album 'El León' in 1992. '20 grandes éxitos' serves as a compilation that showcases their evolution and popularity, encapsulating the band's signature sound and cultural commentary at a time when they were gaining significant traction across Latin America.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris de Burgh· Enanitos Verdes· Charly García· Fito Páez· León Gieco· Andrés Calamaro· Fabiana Cantilo· Luis Alberto Spinetta
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Yo no me sentaría en tu mesa 2:56
- 2 Mi novia se cayó en un pozo ciego 3:57
- 3 Conversación nocturna 3:34
- 4 Contrabando de amor 3:28
- 5 Caballo de madera 6:05
- 6 Radio kriminal 4:37
- 7 Carnaval toda la vida 3:16
- 8 Ríos de lágrimas Standout 2:56
- 9 Arde Buenos Aires 3:15
- 10 Gallo rojo 4:27
Disc 2
- 1 Mal bicho Standout 4:05
- 2 Carmela 2:59
- 3 Saco azul 3:35
- 4 Las venas abiertas de América 2:44
- 5 Strawberry fields for ever 4:16
- 6 Padre nuestro (versión dub) 3:38
- 7 Queen of the ghetto (versión dub) 5:27
- 8 Mal bicho (versión dub) 3:56
- 9 Igual a quién 3:39
- 10 Manuel Santillán, el león 3:25
- 11 El matador Standout 4:36
- 12 Vasos vacíos (en vivo) 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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