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De bichos y flores

La Vela Puerca · 2001

40 min · 13 tracks · rock music

A vibrant fusion of rock and ska, bringing Uruguayan folklore into a modern musical landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • vibrant energy for gatherings
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • reflective moments between songs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek immediate high-energy hits

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'De bichos y flores' was La Vela Puerca's debut album, establishing their presence in the Latin rock scene. The band had formed just a few years earlier in 1995 and had been building a local following through energetic live performances. This album marked a significant step in their evolution from underground musicians to prominent figures in Latin American music.
Stylistic neighbors
Los Piojos· Babasónicos· Catupecu Machu

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Por la ciudad 3:02
  • 2 Por dentro 2:37
  • 3 El viejo 3:07
  • 4 El huracán 3:52
  • 5 Contradecir 4:09
  • 6 El profeta 3:12
  • 7 Potosí 3:13
  • 8 Mañana 2:28
  • 9 El ojo moro 2:23
  • 10 José sabía 3:21
  • 11 Rebuscado 2:51
  • 12 Burbujas 4:03
  • 13 De no olvidar 2:27

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