Gotan Object
Gotan Project · 2008
134 min · 26 tracks · electronic music
An eclectic fusion of electronic beats and tango melodies that invites dance while evoking deep emotional landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Queremos Paz — This track encapsulates the blend of traditional tango instrumentation with modern electronic production, showcasing the group's signature style and thematic depth.
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Santa María (del Buen Ayre) — Its haunting vocals paired with lush orchestration create a deeply atmospheric experience that exemplifies the emotional range present throughout the album.
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Vuelvo al Sur — The track features poignant lyrics that reflect themes of longing and return, underscored by a mix of traditional and digital sounds that highlight cultural intersections.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- nostalgic rhythms for reflective moments
- for late-night ambiance
- danceable tunes with intricate melodies
- evocative soundscapes for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Gotan Project released Gotan Object as their third studio album, following the success of La Revancha del Tango in 2000. At this point, the group had solidified their unique sound, blending traditional Argentine tango with modern electronic elements, which helped to popularize the genre globally. The album arrived during a period of increasing international interest in world music fusion.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thievery Corporation· Air· Bonobo
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Queremos Paz
A powerful moment arises when the song shifts from reflection on conflict to a hopeful call for peace through rhythmic crescendos.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Live Intro 1:32
- 2 Queremos Paz 4:14
- 3 Vuelvo al Sur 6:02
- 4 El Capitalismo Foráneo 5:47
- 5 La del Ruso 6:29
- 6 Santa María (del Buen Ayre) 8:26
- 7 Nocturna 2:48
- 8 Tríptico 9:36
- 9 Chunga's Revenge 5:17
- 10 Last Tango in Paris 6:19
- 11 Sola 7:09
- 12 Santa María (version orquestral) 2:56
Disc 2
- 1 Diferente 6:28
- 2 La Vigüela 5:36
- 3 Amor Porteño 5:23
- 4 Época 4:57
- 5 Notas 4:29
- 6 Lunático 3:16
- 7 Che Bandonéon (interlude) 1:21
- 8 Una Música Brutal 4:01
- 9 Santa María (del Buen Ayre) 4:56
- 10 Arrabal 4:51
- 11 El Norte 5:13
- 12 Criminal 3:45
- 13 Tríptico 9:25
- 14 Diferente (version orquestral) 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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