Basta
Quilapayún · 1969
53 min · 17 tracks · nueva canción chilena
A vibrant blend of traditional Chilean folk and revolutionary fervor, echoing the struggles of the disenfranchised.
Top tracks — play these first
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La muralla — This opening track sets a defiant tone for the album, using strong imagery to illustrate resistance against oppression while showcasing Quilapayún’s rich vocal harmonies.
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Plegaria a un labrador — With its heartfelt plea for justice, this song resonates deeply with the agrarian struggles of the time, making it an emblematic piece of the nueva canción movement.
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Bella ciao — The group's rendition of this Italian partisan song connects global struggles against fascism and injustice with local Chilean issues, highlighting international solidarity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Basta blends traditional folk with political themes, showcasing strong compositions and distinctiveness within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong political statement in 'La muralla', featuring layered vocal harmonies and traditional instrumentation.
- Tracks often incorporate call-and-response patterns, engaging listeners and creating a communal atmosphere.
- Several songs feature shifts in tempo and dynamics, such as 'Plegaria a un labrador', which transitions from soft, reflective moments to powerful crescendos.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- politically charged lyrical engagement
- dynamic journey experience
- reflective moments of solidarity
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- vibrant communal sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1969, Basta marked Quilapayún's first studio album, solidifying their role in the nueva canción movement. At this point, they were gaining recognition for their commitment to social justice through music, which would become a hallmark of their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Silvio Rodríguez· Mercedes Sosa· Pablo Milanés
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La muralla 4:15
- 2 Plegaria a un labrador 3:16
- 3 Carabina 30-30 3:20
- 4 La carta 2:51
- 5 Coplas de baguala 4:12
- 6 A la mina no voy 3:19
- 7 La bola 3:11
- 8 Canto a la pampa 5:47
- 9 El tururururu 2:26
- 10 Por qué los pobres no tienen 3:59
- 11 Bella ciao 2:47
- 12 Patrón 2:39
- 13 Que dirá el Santo Padre 2:46
- 14 Cueca de Joaquín Murieta 1:34
- 15 Los pueblos americanos 1:42
- 16 Milonga de andar lejos 2:40
- 17 ¡¡Basta ya!! 3:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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