El Existential
Grupo Fantasma · 2010
48 min · 13 tracks
A vibrant fusion of cumbia, rock, and funk, layered with intricate rhythms and dynamic brass arrangements that invite celebration.
Top tracks — play these first
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La conozco — This track features an infectious melody and showcases the band's ability to blend catchy hooks with rhythmic complexity, making it a dance floor favorite.
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Sacátelo bailando — With its lively tempo and engaging call-and-response vocals, this song embodies the celebratory essence of cumbia while highlighting the band's musicianship.
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Hijo — Offering a more introspective moment on the album, this track combines lyrical depth with rich instrumentation, demonstrating the band's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends vibrant rhythms and intricate arrangements, showcasing Grupo Fantasma's unique sound within Latin music.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features layered brass and percussion, setting a celebratory tone.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the interactive feel of the music.
- The tempo varies significantly across the album, with some tracks maintaining a fast pace while others slow down for rhythmic contrast.
- The last three tracks feature extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and showcase the band's musicianship.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Realizando 4:17
- 2 La conozco 4:16
- 3 Sacátelo bailando 4:07
- 4 El consejo 4:08
- 5 Hijo 3:34
- 6 Juan Tenorio 5:17
- 7 Montañozo 4:03
- 8 Calor 2:57
- 9 25 1:04
- 10 Reconciliar 3:29
- 11 Telaraña 4:07
- 12 Cumbianchera 3:47
- 13 Araña cuna 3:22
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