Released 10 years ago
Desde Adentro – Impuesto de Fe
Babasónicos · 2016
60 min · 16 tracks · pop rock
Experimental pop rock melds vibrant melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a fresh soundscape that reflects contemporary Argentine culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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El colmo Start here — Opening the album with a punchy rhythm and biting lyrics, this track sets the tone for the entire project with its playful yet critical commentary on societal norms.
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Irresponsables — The infectious energy and catchy chorus make this track a standout, encapsulating the band's flair for blending humor with serious themes of accountability.
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Cómo eran las cosas — With a reflective mood and poignant lyrics, this song delves into nostalgia and loss, demonstrating Babasónicos' ability to evoke deep emotions through their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental approach and varied structures make it stand out, though its cohesion suffers from the length and diversity of tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a vibrant tone, followed by a series of songs that gradually introduce more introspective themes.
- Several tracks feature unconventional song structures, such as abrupt tempo changes and varied instrumentation, which challenge traditional pop rock formats.
- The last three tracks create a meditative atmosphere, utilizing minimalistic arrangements that contrast sharply with the earlier, more dynamic pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Shows a deliberate departure from their established sound with vibrant melodies and introspective lyrics.
- Career context
- Released in 2016, Desde Adentro – Impuesto de Fe marks Babasónicos' tenth studio album, showcasing their evolution as one of Argentina's most innovative bands. This album followed their critically acclaimed record, Romantisísmico, solidifying their status as pioneers in the Latin American pop rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Los Auténticos Decadentes· Fito Páez· Catupecu Machu
Tracklist
- 1 El colmo Start here 2:59
- 2 Irresponsables 2:43
- 3 Yegua 3:24
- 4 Puesto 3:59
- 5 Vampi 3:00
- 6 Putita 3:41
- 7 Cómo eran las cosas 2:57
- 8 El maestro 2:50
- 9 Sin mi diablo 3:09
- 10 Rubí 3:50
- 11 Natural 4:00
- 12 Muñeco / Deléctrico 4:02
- 13 Los calientes 4:01
- 14 Camarín 5:37
- 15 Zumba / Yoli / ¡Viva Satana! / La roncha 6:08
- 16 Su siervo 4:00
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