El Camino cover

El Camino

Vox Dei · 2005

59 min · 14 tracks · progressive rock · doom metal

A heavy blend of progressive rock and doom metal enveloped in existential themes and intricate instrumentation.

Why this album works

Upon its release, 'El Camino' was met with critical acclaim, particularly for its deep lyrical content and complex arrangements that appealed to both old fans and new listeners. The album revitalized interest in Vox Dei's catalog and solidified their influence in the progressive rock and doom metal scenes in Latin America.
Best for
wave-like pacing with resolution existential themes for deep thinking dynamic journey with varied intensity
Context
Released in 2005, 'El Camino' marks Vox Dei's return to the music scene after a significant hiatus since their last album, 'Contrarreloj' in 1985. This album showcases their evolution into a more mature sound while retaining the essence of their earlier work, positioning them as pioneers in the Argentine rock landscape once again.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 El camino Standout 5:54
  • 2 Tito 3:08
  • 3 Soltando lastre 4:44
  • 4 No quiero dormir 5:26
  • 5 Ahora es el preciso instante Standout 3:44
  • 6 Carrera loca 3:38
  • 7 Compulsión Standout 4:24
  • 8 Esta canción 3:56
  • 9 Torcazas y pinos 4:13
  • 10 Un corazón dispuesto 4:17
  • 11 Tan solo un hombre 3:36
  • 12 Río de blues 3:49
  • 13 Jeremías, pies de plomo / El regreso del Dr. Jeckill 8:29
  • 14 [sin título] 0:29

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