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Cardoso en Gulevandia

Les Luthiers · 1991

50 min · 6 tracks · parody music

A whimsical blend of humor and music that intertwines elements of theater, parody, and eclectic instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Iniciación a las artes marciales (Música lejanamente oriental) — This track cleverly parodies martial arts films through a mix of traditional Eastern melodies and comedic narrative, setting the tone for the album's playful spirit.
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    Sólo necesitamos (Canción ecológica) — With its catchy chorus and humorous lyrics about environmental responsibility, this song captures the band's knack for blending social commentary with entertainment.
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    Cardoso en Gulevandia (Ópera bilingüe) — The titular opera piece stands out for its ambitious length and multifaceted storytelling, showcasing Les Luthiers' theatrical prowess while incorporating multilingual elements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling through music
  • playful humor in musical form
  • engaging theatrical narrative experience
  • varied pacing with surprising shifts
  • for lighthearted gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek serious or somber themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, Cardoso en Gulevandia marked Les Luthiers' continued evolution as a leading figure in Argentine comedy music. This album followed their critically acclaimed work and showcased their unique ability to fuse satire with musicality, further solidifying their place in the Latin American cultural landscape.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Iniciación a las artes marciales (Música lejanamente oriental) 3:28
  • 2 Sólo necesitamos (Canción ecológica) 3:15
  • 3 Una canción regia (Canon escandaloso) 3:57
  • 4 Añoralgias (Zamba catástrofe) 4:07
  • 5 Romance del joven conde, la sirena y el pájaro cucú. Y la oveja (Zoo-cuento infantil) 6:41
  • 6 Cardoso en Gulevandia (Ópera bilingüe) 29:00

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