El Dorado

by Aterciopelados

El Dorado cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 24 October 1995
  • Label: BMG Ariola
  • Country: Colombia
  • Length: 48:55
  • Community rating: 3.19/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The phenomenal sophomore album from Colombian duo Aterciopelados successfully fused traditional Latin American folk rhythms directly with aggressive post-punk and alternative rock. 'El Dorado' famously spawned massive, continent-spanning hits like 'Bolero Falaz', elevating them to international superstardom. The record proved highly instrumental in defining the 'Rock en Espa帽ol' movement, establishing the band as vital musical ambassadors.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Florecita Rockera (2:58)
  2. Sue帽os del 95 (3:13)
  3. Candela (2:41)
  4. Bolero Falaz (3:48)
  5. No Futuro (3:05)
  6. El Dorado (3:08)
  7. De Tripas Coraz贸n (4:53)
  8. Colombia Conexi贸n (2:05)
  9. Las Cosas de la Vida (2:39)
  10. Pilas (1:39)
  11. La Estaca (2:23)
  12. El Diablo (4:32)
  13. Si No Pudo, Pues No Se Pudo (4:03)
  14. Siervo Sin Tierra (3:12)
  15. Errantes (2:58)
  16. Mujer Gala (Bonus Track) (1:32)

Credits

  • Aterciopelados - primary artist
  • H茅ctor Buitrago - bass
  • Andr茅s Giraldo - drums
  • Carlos M谩rquez - guitar
  • Andrea Echeverri - vocals

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