X Viet-Nam
Quilapayún · 1968
32 min · 12 tracks · nueva canción chilena
Folk-infused protest anthems intertwine with poignant melodies and sharp political commentary, creating a powerful voice for social change.
Top tracks — play these first
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Por Vietnam — This opening track encapsulates the album's urgent message against war, employing a driving rhythm and vivid imagery that sets the tone for resistance.
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Canción fúnebre para el Che Guevara — Dedicated to Che Guevara, this poignant tribute reflects on revolutionary ideals and martyrdom, using haunting harmonies to evoke deep emotion.
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Himno de las juventudes del mundo — This anthemic song rallies youth around global solidarity, showcasing a spirited call for unity and action against injustice through vibrant instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines traditional and contemporary styles with strong political themes, making it a notable entry in nueva canción.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong protest anthem, 'Por Vietnam', featuring layered vocal harmonies that set a politically charged tone.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional Chilean folk rhythms, such as the cueca and zamba, blending them with contemporary lyrical themes.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- short energetic political statements
- quick bursts of cultural pride
- reflective moments of resistance
- engaging sing-along anthems
- front-loaded intensity and urgency
Maybe skip if you
- preference for long albums
- dislike for political themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- X Viet-Nam was Quilapayún's breakthrough album, released in 1968 during a period of political upheaval in Chile. It marked their emergence as key figures in the nueva canción movement, blending traditional Chilean music with contemporary social issues. This album solidified their reputation as influential artists advocating against oppression through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Silvio Rodríguez· Mercedes Sosa· Pablo Milanés
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Por Vietnam 2:19
- 2 Que la tortilla se vuelva 2:15
- 3 Canción fúnebre para el Che Guevara 3:01
- 4 Mamma mia dami cento lire 2:20
- 5 La zamba del riego 2:50
- 6 Cueca de Joaquín Murieta 1:31
- 7 Himno de las juventudes del mundo 2:13
- 8 El Tururururú 2:22
- 9 Qué dirá El Santo Padre 2:43
- 10 Canto a la pampa 5:42
- 11 La bola 3:08
- 12 Los pueblos americanos 1:37
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