La 9ª Batalla
Silvestre Dangond · 2013
55 min · 13 tracks · vallenato
A vibrant blend of traditional vallenato rhythms infused with contemporary influences, showcasing heartfelt storytelling and danceable melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Un amor verdadero — This track exemplifies the emotional depth of the album, capturing the essence of true love through poignant lyrics and an infectious melody.
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Culpa de los dos — With its catchy chorus and rhythmic instrumentation, this song highlights a classic theme of shared responsibility in relationships, making it a standout for both danceability and lyrical content.
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La traga loca — This track showcases Dangond's playful side, combining humor with romance in a way that reflects the jovial spirit of vallenato music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases traditional vallenato elements while incorporating contemporary influences, appealing to both old and new fans.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of accordion and caja, which are central to the vallenato sound, across all tracks.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, engaging listeners and encouraging participation.
- Lyrically, the album focuses on themes of love and relationships, often using storytelling techniques typical of vallenato.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- celebratory tracks for gatherings
- vibrant rhythms for dancing
- stories of love and longing
- varied tempos for engaging listening
- for festive occasions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- La 9ª Batalla marked Silvestre Dangond's fifth studio album, coming at a time when he was solidifying his status within the vallenato genre. Released in 2013, it followed his successful album, La Máquina, and demonstrated his growth as both a vocalist and songwriter while exploring themes of love and life in Colombia.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carlos Vives· Jorge Celedón· Fonseca
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La difunta 4:34
- 2 Los tengo de payasos 3:30
- 3 Un amor verdadero 4:36
- 4 Ni punto e' comparación 4:54
- 5 Culpa de los dos 4:19
- 6 La ciquitrilla 4:01
- 7 Loco paranoico 3:34
- 8 La cosa sabrosa 4:26
- 9 En este sitio, (en el motel) 4:32
- 10 La traga loca 3:52
- 11 Lo ajeno se respeta 4:33
- 12 Mi mundo e' cartón 4:34
- 13 La varita de San José 4:06
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