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20 grandes éxitos

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs · 1998

85 min · 22 tracks · ska

A vibrant collection of ska-infused rhythms intertwined with sharp social commentary and infectious melodies that capture the spirit of Latin rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    El matador — This track is an anthem of resistance, capturing the spirit of defiance against oppression with its powerful lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.
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    Mal bicho — With its catchy hook and upbeat tempo, this song critiques societal issues while embodying the playful yet serious tone that characterizes the band's style.
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    Ríos de lágrimas — This poignant track combines melancholic melodies with reflective lyrics, highlighting the band's ability to blend emotional depth with their energetic sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied intensity
  • vibrant sing-along moments
  • party ignition for gatherings
  • late-night dance floor energy
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking calm, introspective listening
  • prefer straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This compilation solidified their reputation and popularized their music across Latin America.
Career context
By the time '20 grandes éxitos' was released in 1998, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs had already established themselves as a significant force in Latin American music. This compilation came after their critically acclaimed album 'Vasos Vacíos' (1997) and showcased their evolution from ska roots to a broader fusion of genres, solidifying their place in the mainstream music scene.

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 2:56
  • 9 Arde Buenos Aires 3:15
  • 10 Gallo rojo 4:27

Disc 2

  • 1 Mal bicho 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 4:36
  • 12 Vasos vacíos (en vivo) 4:20

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