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Almendra's self-titled debut is not only one of the first Argentinean rock albums, but one of its best.
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Daily Spinetta: Part 1
I couldn’t think of a better name.
Luis Alberto Spinetta has always been someone who interested me. He’s a very influential musician and writer from Argentina who has been in many bands over the years, and with that, he has created many albums that helped create Argentine Rock as a genre. I have mentioned before that one of my uncles used to have “El Jardín de los Presentes” by Invisible (A band Spinetta was in) and I would see it all the ... read more
Es como escuchar a The Velvet Underground combinado con King Crimson, pero con ese aire nostálgico y melancólico que lo hace sentir tan único y hermoso.
Almendra’s self-titled debut is a classic in Argentine rock. With this album, Spinetta blends folk, psychedelic, and classic rock influences into a unique sound that would go on to represent much of his career's music. The album is full of melancholy, with lyrics full of poetry and emotional weight.
Almendra captures a wide range of moods with Spinetta's beautiful voice, and ends up captivating the listener in contemplation. Although I can clearly see why this record is so ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Muchacha (Ojos de papel) 3:04 | 93 |
| 2 | Color humano 9:09 | 90 |
| 3 | Figuración 3:32 | 86 |
| 4 | Ana no duerme 2:42 | 90 |
| 5 | Fermín 3:16 | 87 |
| 6 | Plegaria para un niño dormido 4:01 | 89 |
| 7 | A estos hombres tristes 5:56 | 95 |
| 8 | Que el viento borró tus manos 2:36 | 88 |
| 9 | Laura va 2:48 | 88 |
Total Length: 37 minutes
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