El Tiempo Otra Vez Avanza
No Te Va Gustar · 2014
51 min · 15 tracks · rock music
A vibrant fusion of rock, reggae, and cumbia, layered with heartfelt melodies and socially conscious lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Me ilumina hoy — This track opens the album with an uplifting energy that sets a hopeful tone, showcasing the band's signature blend of melodic rock with vibrant rhythms.
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Paranoia — A standout track that delves into themes of mental health and societal pressure, its driving beat and introspective lyrics make it both memorable and impactful.
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Madre nuestra — This poignant song reflects on familial love and sacrifice, featuring rich instrumentation that enhances its emotional weight and depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines genres with strong rhythms and thoughtful lyrics, though it follows familiar patterns.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of cumbia music.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier high-energy songs.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- reflective moments with friends
- sing-along anthems for road trips
- cathartic release in each track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- El Tiempo Otra Vez Avanza is No Te Va Gustar's fifth studio album, released in 2014 after their successful album, Por lo Menos Hoy. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as one of Uruguay's most prominent rock bands, blending various musical styles while addressing social issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- La Vela Puerca· Los Piojos· Babasónicos
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Paranoia
The lyrics shift from personal reflection to a broader commentary on societal expectations, creating a moment of collective resonance.
This transition not only highlights individual struggles but also critiques the pressures placed on society, deepening the song's thematic complexity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Me ilumina hoy 3:17
- 2 Alba 3:36
- 3 Detrás del cerro 3:44
- 4 Comodín 2:49
- 5 Paranoia 3:38
- 6 Mi demente 4:06
- 7 La cuerda 3:57
- 8 La puerta de atrás 3:59
- 9 Presente 2:48
- 10 Solo vino 3:33
- 11 Su sombrero 4:04
- 12 Viajando sin espada 3:21
- 13 ... 0:03
- 14 Madre nuestra 3:55
- 15 Llueve tranquilo 4:39
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