Revés/Yo Soy
Café Tacvba · 1999
98 min · 65 tracks · alternative rock
Eclectic rhythms blend with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound that reflects Mexico's cultural richness.
Top tracks — play these first
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El Río — This track encapsulates the album’s exploration of nature and memory through its gentle melody and poignant storytelling, reflecting on life's transient moments.
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La Locomotora — With its infectious energy and rhythmic complexity, this song exemplifies the band's ability to merge traditional Mexican sounds with modern rock elements.
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Guerra — The sharp contrasts in tempo and dynamics reveal a deeper commentary on conflict and resilience, showcasing the band's lyrical depth and musical versatility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with playful interludes
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- headphone detail hunting for nuances
- cathartic moments of adventurous energy
- late-night introspection with diverse sounds
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Revés/Yo Soy is Café Tacvba's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed self-titled debut in 1992. At this point, the band was solidifying its reputation as experimental pioneers in Latin alternative rock, exploring new musical territories while maintaining their roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Zoé· Panteón Rococó· Babasónicos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 11 4:14
- 2 2 5:32
- 3 9 5:01
- 4 5 3:48
- 5 3 4:43
- 6 8 4:10
- 7 10 3:46
- 8 5.1 2:31
- 9 13 5:40
- 10 M.C. 4:04
- 11 6 3:58
- 12 7 2:48
- 13 . 0:13
Disc 2
- 1 El Padre 3:27
- 2 La Locomotora 3:52
- 3 El Río 2:56
- 4 El Polen 3:28
- 5 Dos Niños 3:29
- 6 La Muerte Chiquita 2:52
- 7 El Espacio 4:22
- 8 Guerra 4:10
- 9 (Untitled) 2:12
- 10 El Hombre Impasible 2:15
- 11 El Ave 3:21
- 12 Esperando 0:39
- 13 Árboles Frutales 0:17
- 14 Árboles Frutales 0:17
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- 52 Lento 4:02
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