El León cover

El León

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs · 1992

62 min · 15 tracks · ska

A vibrant fusion of ska, reggae, and Latin rhythms that captures the spirit of Argentina's cultural landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with varied intensity
  • celebratory rhythms for gatherings
  • wave-like pacing for dancing
  • cultural vibrancy and energy
  • nostalgic reflections on life

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, minimalistic sound
  • prefer straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 22, 1992, 'El León' marked the fourth studio album for Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, following their critically acclaimed 'Vasos Vacíos' (1990). By this stage, the band had solidified their place in the Latin rock scene, blending various genres while gaining a dedicated fanbase across Latin America.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Carnaval toda la vida 6:01
  • 2 Manuel Santillán, el león (Reggae) 3:58
  • 3 Gitana 3:13
  • 4 Siguiendo la Luna 4:59
  • 5 Gallo rojo 4:28
  • 6 El crucero del amor 4:25
  • 7 Destino de paria 5:03
  • 8 Arde Buenos Aires 3:15
  • 9 Desapariciones 5:37
  • 10 Venganza 5:11
  • 11 Cartas, flores y un puñal 2:17
  • 12 El aguijón 4:53
  • 13 Soledad 3:01
  • 14 Manuel Santillán, el león (Salsa) 3:24
  • 15 Ríos de lágrimas 2:55

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