Artaud
Pescado Rabioso · 1973
36 min · 9 tracks · folk rock
A turbulent blend of blues rock and psychedelic influences, punctuated by introspective lyrics and innovative arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cementerio club — This track features a haunting melody that encapsulates the album's darker themes, showcasing both lyrical depth and musical innovation.
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Cantata de puentes amarillos — With its nine-minute runtime, this track serves as a centerpiece for the album, combining intricate instrumentation with a reflective narrative structure.
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Todas las hojas son del viento — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its poignant lyrics and engaging melody, emphasizing themes of transience and change.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Artaud showcases innovative structures and deep lyrical content, marking a significant evolution in Argentine rock.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a soft acoustic guitar that gradually builds into more complex arrangements, blending electric instrumentation with traditional folk elements.
- The lyrics are often introspective and poetic, with themes that reflect personal and societal struggles, enhancing the emotional weight of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Cementerio club
The bridge shifts from an introspective narrative to a collective lament about societal decay.
This transition transforms personal feelings into a communal experience, reflecting broader societal concerns during a time of unrest.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Todas las hojas son del viento 2:13
- 2 Cementerio club 4:58
- 3 Por 1:41
- 4 Superchería 4:18
- 5 La sed verdadera 3:31
- 6 Cantata de puentes amarillos 9:09
- 7 Bajan 3:26
- 8 A Starosta, el idiota 3:15
- 9 Las habladurías del mundo 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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