Sonamos Pese A Todo
Les Luthiers · 1971
41 min · 12 tracks · parody music
A whimsical blend of humor and sophisticated musicality that parodies various genres while addressing social themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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El alegre cazador que vuelve a su casa con un fuerte dolor acá — This track exemplifies the group's signature style by blending humor with classical music forms, showcasing their ability to craft compelling narratives within a comedic framework.
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Cantata de la planificación familiar — Through a humorous lens, this song tackles serious social issues such as family planning, demonstrating how Les Luthiers effectively combine satire with relevant themes.
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Teorema de Thales (divertimento matemático) — This piece creatively integrates mathematics into musical form, reflecting the group's penchant for intellectual humor while engaging listeners with educational themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A unique blend of humor and musicality with strong thematic content makes this album stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate theatrical elements, such as spoken introductions and character voices, enhancing the comedic effect.
- The lyrics often address social themes through humor, with clever wordplay and puns that require attentive listening to fully appreciate.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- 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
- whimsical humor for lighthearted moments
- playful sing-alongs with friends
- short bursts of energetic fun
- thought-provoking social commentary
- quirky storytelling through music
Maybe skip if you
- seeking serious or heavy themes
- prefer straightforward musical styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1971, Sonamos Pese A Todo was Les Luthiers' first studio album following their initial success in live performances. At this point, the group had already established a unique identity in Argentine comedy through their theatrical shows, and this album helped solidify their reputation as pioneers of parody music in Latin America.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Lonely Island· Flight of the Conchords· They Might Be Giants
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Presentación 2:27
- 2 El alegre cazador que vuelve a su casa con un fuerte dolor acá (scherzo concertante) 4:21
- 3 Conozca el interior (chacarera del ácido lisérgico) 2:36
- 4 El polen ya se esparce por el aire (canción levemente obscena) 2:04
- 5 Cantata de la planificación familiar 6:13
- 6 Concierto Grosso alla rústica 3:30
- 7 Quinteto de vientos (3er. movimiento) 2:53
- 8 Oi Gadóñaya (canción rusa) 2:32
- 9 Epopeya de Edipo de Tebas (cantar bastante de gesta) 5:00
- 10 Candonga de los colectiveros (candombe - milonga) 2:13
- 11 Teorema de Thales (divertimento matemático) 4:43
- 12 Gloria Hosanna, that's the question (noménclator sacro-polifónico) 3:17
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