Jeremías Pies de Plomo
Vox Dei · 1972
33 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
A haunting blend of progressive rock and doom metal, rich with atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jeremías, pies de plomo — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic depth, exploring existential questions through a blend of powerful lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.
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Detrás del vidrio, parte I — This track sets a reflective tone for the album, utilizing layered harmonies to convey feelings of isolation and observation.
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Ahora es el preciso instante — With its urgent tempo and poignant lyrics, this song captures the essence of living in the moment, resonating deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's narrative structure and atmospheric shifts contribute to its distinctiveness within progressive rock.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous narrative across its tracks, with thematic links that create a cohesive story.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing for atmospheric build-ups and shifts in mood.
- The first half of the album maintains a heavier sound, while the latter half introduces more melodic and introspective elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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 mid-tempo reflective moments
- existential themes for deep thinking
- haunting melodies for introspective listening
- consistent flow for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1972, Jeremías Pies de Plomo was Vox Dei's third studio album, following their breakthrough record La Biblia. At this stage, the band was establishing their identity within the Argentine rock scene, blending heavy themes with progressive musical experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Sabbath· Candlemass· Opeth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jeremías, pies de plomo 4:33
- 2 Detrás del vidrio, parte I 3:36
- 3 Detrás del vidrio, parte II 3:21
- 4 Juntando semillas en el suelo 2:41
- 5 Sin separarnos más 4:32
- 6 Ahora es el preciso instante 3:18
- 7 Ritmo y blues con armónicas 4:31
- 8 Esta noche no parece igual 2:52
- 9 Por aquí se te echó de menos 4:16
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