El Impulso
La Vela Puerca · 2004
48 min · 13 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock and ska rhythms infused with introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Frágil — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and poignant exploration of vulnerability, encapsulating the band's lyrical depth.
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Colabore — With its upbeat tempo and socially conscious lyrics, this track showcases La Vela Puerca's ability to merge fun with meaningful commentary, reflecting the band's ethos.
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Sanar — This song highlights emotional healing through powerful imagery and melodic hooks, making it a standout moment that resonates with listeners seeking catharsis.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic rock and ska elements with thoughtful lyrics, making it a notable entry in Latin rock.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a brisk pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, including brass sections that enhance the ska influence, while others focus on guitar-driven melodies.
- Lyrically, the album shifts between personal introspection and social commentary, with some songs featuring call-and-response vocal patterns.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- mid-tempo reflective moments
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, El Impulso is La Vela Puerca's third studio album, following the successful De bichos y flores from 2001. The band was solidifying its place in the Latin American rock scene, building on their previous success with a more polished sound that still retained their energetic and rebellious spirit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Los Piojos· Babasónicos· Catupecu Machu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Frágil 3:26
- 2 El “señor” 3:24
- 3 Su ración 4:06
- 4 Neutro 3:46
- 5 Me pierdo 3:27
- 6 Clones 3:28
- 7 Colabore 3:15
- 8 Para no verme más 4:08
- 9 Con el destino 4:06
- 10 Sanar 3:45
- 11 Pino 4:34
- 12 La sin razón 3:05
- 13 Hoy tranquilo 4:24
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