| 1. Noche Oscura |
| 2. Las Batallas |
| 3. Las Persianas |
| 4. Rarotonga |
| 5. Maria |
| 6. Gometer Suicidio |
| 7. La Chica Banda |
| 8. El Catrin |
| 9. Pinche Juan |
| 10. Labios Jaguar |
| 11. Debajo del Mar |
| 12. La Zonaja |
| 13. Bar Tacuba |
Editorial Reviews
This is Cafe Tacuba's first album and the one that put them on the map, and not just in "rock en español" circles. Straight out of the gate they show as much allegiance to the mosh pit as to their Mexican roots, but it is the clever blending of the two that gives them such appeal on both sides of the border. Sometimes irreverent and humorous, this five-piece outfit comes on at times like Madness in sombreros, while at other times they tackle ballads, norteños, and straight pop ditties. Underlying it all is a cultural edge and awareness in their music that demands serious attention, albeit not at the expense of having a really good time. In the process, Cafe Tacuba carve out a diverting and singular territory all their own. --Derek Rath
Cafe Tacuba,Cafe Tacuba,Wea Latina,Latin,Latin Continuum,Latin Music,Rock,Rock en Espaņol
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Re
Café Tacuba Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000005TRT Release Date: 1994-07-22 |
Tracks:
- El Aparato
- La Ingrata
- El Ciclon
- El Borrego
- Esa Noche
- 24 Horas
- Ixtepec
- Tropico De Cancer
- El Metro
- El Fin De La Infancia
- Madrugal
- Pez
- Verde
- La Negrita
- El Tlatoani Del Barrio
- Las Flores
- La Pinta
- El Baile Y El Salon
- El Punal Y El Corazon
- El Balcon
Customer Reviews:
Revolutionary.......2005-05-06
It is quite difficult to define what this album represents, it shows definitely an evolution, and even though the lyrics' formula is basically the same as in the first album (topics regarding the Mexican culture that go from being for a while in the subway of Mexico city to the old customs of the `Tlatoanis') what made this album so compelling was the wide variety of musical styles that the band decided to include for this work.
During this album we could see where the band was going, Emmanuel started to sing (a pretty cool slam song entitled `El borrego'), the vocalist started to change names (he was known as `Cosme' for this album) and the musical direction they took was vast.
`La ingrata' is nothing but a traditional Mexican song about relationships the Mexican way, `El ciclon' is a song reminiscent of the old progressive rock bands, `Esa noche' a very beautiful ballad about a love long lost.
The 20 tracks included in this album are just unbelievable, every song is different to the other and there is not a single musical style in which to catalogue this album. They attempted several styles and succeeded in all. I can guarantee you that this album will not disappoint but the opposite, everything in this album is just so well done, from the graphic design in the inside booklet to the contents of the cd.
This is a musical jewel that must be part of every music lover collection, regardless of the type of music you like, this album has 20 most enjoyable songs. This album was released in 1994 and I still remember me listening to it all the time in my walkman, a couple of years ago I found it on CD and didn't hesitate to buy it, more that 10 years have passed and this is an album through which years won't pass. A must for music collectors.
Demo of what a great band does.......2004-08-23
Simplemente lo mejor.......2004-06-25
ElFeGo FaN.......2004-03-21
Addictive.......2004-02-27
After a few weeks you take the disc out of your player and put it on a shelf, but the sounds will always be with you. Those sounds will always bring back the moments of your life when you first purchased Re. It's THAT good of an album.
So, I'm telling you now. Re is a good album, you should pick it up and give it a listen - and let a new season of your life begin.
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Red Hot and Latin Redux
Manufacturer: Nacional Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000FUF88E Release Date: 2006-07-25 |
Tracks:
- Pepe & Irene - Los Lobos
- Yolanda Niguas - David Byrne
- Gente Que No - Todos Tus Muertos
- What's New Pussycat? - Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
- El Son Del Dolor - Youth Brigade
- Wanna Be Loved - Buju Banton
- Quien Es Ese Negro - Mellow Man Ace
- Padre Nuestro - Reign
- Whoever You Are - King Chango
- Aguas De Marco - Cibo Matto
- Una Hoja Una Raiz - Laurie Anderson
- Cosas Que Me Ayudan A Olvidar - Andres Calamaro
- Que Bonita Bailas - Nortec Collective
- Peligroso Pop - Plastilina Mosh
- Sol Tapado - Thievery Corporation
- Sister Twisted - Kinky
- Crosseyed And Painless - Brazilian Girls
Album Description
This 10-year anniversary re-issue of the groundbreaking benefit album includes new bonus tracks from Brazilian Girls/Kevin Johansen, Thievery Corporation, Nortec Collective, Kinky, and Plastilina Mosh. It also features re-mastered tracks such as the original groundbreaking bilingual collaborations between David Byrne/Café Tacuba, Fishbone/Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Los Lobos/Money Mark, and Laurie Anderson/Aterciopelados. Profits will go to the Red Hot Organization to continue fighting AIDS in the Latino community and in Latin America.Customer Reviews:
Great album for a wonderful cause!.......2006-07-25
I still think that Fishbone and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs' collaboration on "What's New Pussycat" is such a blast - those guys should tour together again some time!
This album was truly groundbreaking when it first came out - there were bilingual collaborations from many acts, WAY before this was commonplace. Any fan of Latin, world, or alternative music needs to own this album.....plus, all the proceeds go to fight HIV/AIDS in Latin America and the U.S. Latino community, so it's for a worthy cause.
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Cuatro Caminos
Café Tacuba Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00009VTYR Release Date: 2003-07-01 |
Tracks:
- Cero Y Uno
- Eo
- Mediodia
- Que Pasara
- Camino Y Vereda
- Eres
- Soy O Estoy
- Encantamiento Inutil
- Recuerdo Prestado
- Puntos Cardinales
- Desperte
- Tomar El Fresco
- Hoy Es
- Hola Adios
Amazon.com
Cafe Tacuba come straight out of Mexico City with a spicy blend of rock en Espanol, with Jamaican ska/reggae and African-American hip-hop sonic seasonings. And unlike their counterparts, they've managed to keep the critics, record companies, and their fans happy. This CD, which translates as Four Ways, is their first full release since 1999. Lead guitarist/vocalist Elfego Buendía, keyboardist Emmanuel Del Real, bassist Enrique Rangel and guitarist Joselo Rangel--along with R.E.M. and Beck percussionists Victor Indrizio and Joey Waronker--deliver a more raw, stripped-down sound compared to their critically acclaimed recordings Re and Avalancha de Éxitos. Their long-time producer Gustavo Santaolalla is at the helm, but on this go- 'round, the quartet also works with producers Dave Fridmann and Andrew Weiss, who both manned the boards for the bands, Ween, Flaming Lips and Mercury Rev. From the high-powered video/single "Eo (el sonidero)" and "¿Qué pasará?" with special guest vocalist Rubén Albarrán (a.k.a. Elfego Buendía), to the philosophical "Mediodía," these tracks show that Cafe Tacuba is moving away from their alternative phase into a mature, Steely Dan type of mainstream sound. --Eugene Holley, Jr.Customer Reviews:
New direction for Cafe Tacvba.......2006-07-10
The good news is that this album is still different and innovative: Electronic samples and textures have been added to some tracks, giving a new and fresh sound to the songs of this band (like on "Encantamiento inútil", "Desperté")But we also have the "classic" Tacvba sound in gems like "Tomar el fresco", "Qué pasará", and "Eres" and the frenetic "Eo". But my favorite track here is the dreamy "Mediodía".
I only comlain about some "fillers" on this record (last two tracks and "Recuerdo prestado") I could've been better without these tracks, makig "Cuatro caminos" a solid and perfect production.
Just one little thing, this special edition come with a nice cardboard packaging. Hope this information will be helpfull.
Track list and rating:
01. Cero Y Uno 4/5
02. Eo 4/5
03. Mediodia 5/5
04. Que Pasara 4/5
05. Camino Y Vereda 4/5
06. Eres 5/5
07. Soy o Estoy 3/5
08. Encantamiento Inutil 5/5
09. Recuerdo Prestado 2/5
10. Puntos Cardinales 4/5
11. Desperte 5/5
12. Tomar El Fresco 5/5
13. Hoy Es 2/5
14. Hola Adios 1/5
If you're not much in love with spanish rock, listen to the samples and give the album a chance.
Cafe Tacvba fans, get a copy, this is a must!
Awesome.......2006-03-20
Not too good anymore.......2005-04-05
Not bad!.......2004-07-24
Question/Pregunta.......2004-06-30
thank you very much!
Alguien sería tan amable de decirme en qué consiste la "edición limitada" (packaging especial, bonus tracks, etc.)
Muchas gracias.
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Nuevo
Cafe Tacuba , and Luanne Warner Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000063NCZ Release Date: 2002-04-09 |
Tracks:
- El Sinaloense
- Se Me Hizo Facil
- Mini Skirt
- El Llorar
- Perfidia
- Sensemaya
- K'in Sventa Ch'ul Me'tik Kwadulupe ("Festival for the Holy Mother of Guadalupe")
- Tabu
- Cuatro Milpas ("Four Cornfields")
- Chavosuite
- Plasmaht
- Nacho Verduzco
- 12/12
- El Sinaloense (Dance Mix)
Amazon.com
To say that the Kronos Quartet's Nuevo is their most adventurous outing to date is hardly an understatement. This diverse collection of Mexican compositions and traditional tunes brims with an unpredictable energy and a dazzling array of Latin American guest performers, and, yes, Kronos keeps up throughout. A cocktail pop tune from Esquivel gets covered, there's a chamber arrangement of Revueltas's sprawling orchestral work Sensemaya, and Nortec Collective member Plankton Man remixes Kronos's interpretation of "El Sinaloense" into a sizzling dance music track, which closes the disc. The playing is spirited, to say the least (just check out "El Llorar," with guest vocalists Alejandro Flores and Efren Vargas). But this is foremost a party record. A bevy of reverb effects and instrumentation (including a squeaky musical leaf solo on "Perfidia") ensures that things stay unpredictable. Production work by Rock en Espanol producer Gustavo Santaolalla infuses this disc with an edgy modernism. The bulk of these compositions have been arranged by composer Osvaldo Golijov, who seemingly brings a manic energy and a playfulness to everything he touches. Chamber music purists may scoff, but the rest of us will be busy dancing and thrilling to this exciting, genre-blurring Kronos project. --Jason VerlindeAlbum Description
With 'Nuevo' - a project based entirely around Mexican composers, musical traditions and influences - the Kronos Quartet have delivered one of the most striking group odysseys to date. Produced by Gustavo Santaolalla, both an authority on Latin American art music as well as the most in-demand producers of rock en espanol, the album also features a host of guest artists from both the concert hall as well as the streets of Mexico. Housed in a slipcase. 2002.Customer Reviews:
screeching mariachi's.......2007-01-09
Good music, disappointing liner notes.......2005-12-07
Very, very poor production decisions.
Amazing!!!!!!.......2005-11-05
So what is "Nuevo"? A diverse, impressive, multilayered (that is, there are several strata, several kind od compositions) portrait of Mexican music. A comprehensive landscape of Mexican music. But ... not exactly mexican music is what you hear in most of the tracks, but the Kronos' POINT OF VIEW, that is, Mexico through Kronos' glasses. For I don`t find a truly traditional Mexican track (perhaps only "Son Huasteca" and that before 12/12 are those which most resemble to a truly traditional "Mexican" sound). Almost everything in this rich album is a new way of listening to mexican music.
Why? Arrangements are varied and colourfull. Every track shows novelty and spontaneity, even in well known pieces like "Perfidia" or "Sensemaya". All in this CD is "Nuevo (New)": music that you have not listened before, no matter your knowledge on Mexican music!!
The type of music is quite diverse: classical (Sensemaya), TV music (Chavosuite), bolero (Perfidia), local music (Sinaloense), processional music (12/12), even dance music!!
The sound is also quite strange sometimes: the editor distorts some tracks in order to show the quartet as if they were listened through an old radio player. This is quite amazing!!! or listen to 12/12: quartet strings combined with recording of a traditional "ritual" music and fireworks. Also there are includede street noises between the tracks, thus creating a kind of "leitmotive", like a "Concept Album".
Let me say this: I don't care of mexican music. I don't know too much of it. Nor it is something I love. What I like of this CD is not Mexican music legacy but WHAT KRONOS DOES WITH IT. I think they could do the same with every (rich) music culture in the world. The reason why Mexico is chosen perhaps is a personal experience of Kronos' members (as I have red in an interview).
Booklet contains track details, a lot of credits but not a single word of commentary about the music (a pity).
More than great Mexican music, this is a great Kronos show. If you like Kronos or want to investigate what Kronos truly is and /or If you like mexican music, buy it!
If you don't like mexican music, buy it too!! You will think, as I do, that this Kronos release is essential.
f-u-n ........2004-05-27
Mexican music performed by Kronos Quartet ??.......2003-07-26
Well, first I must say that it is very rewarding to find such a talented international ensemble to interpret our music. Some of the tracks are really outstanding. Particularly 12/12 and the Chavosuite.
But, in the other hand, the purposely out of tune interpretation of El Sinaloense is deceiving (do our Mariachis sound so terrible ?) and the solo wistle in "Perfida" really destroyed the sesibility and charm of this melody. I mean, why on earth did't they play it with a violin instead ?
For the rest, it is a very original album, and it shurely reflects the impression that causes our culture. The inclusion of live sounds in a marketplace and of the "carretonero" buying old shoes and clothes, makes a specially beautiful ambiance.
It is also an album with a very humorous approach. (Some of the tracks sound like if they had been arranged by P.D.Q. Bach !) Get it if you are looking for something original and different, but please buy something else if you really want to know what mexican music is.
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Tiempo Transcurrido: The Best of Café Tacuba
Café Tacuba Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005NQIW Release Date: 2001-08-21 |
Tracks:
- Reves
- La Locomotora
- La Muerte Chiquita
- Dos Ninos
- No Controles
- Ojala Que Llueva Cafe
- Como Te Extrano Mi Amor
- Chilanga Banda
- El Ciclon
- Las Flores
- Esa Noche
- Ingrata
- El Punal Y El Corazon
- El Baile Y El Salon (En Vivo)
- El Aparato
- Pinche Juan
- Rarotonga
- Las Batallas
- Las Persianas
- Maria
- Chica Banda
- La Dos
Customer Reviews:
Simplemente the best of one of the best!.......2007-05-09
Tiempo Transcurrido- is awesome!.......2006-02-02
Satisfacción garantida.......2005-09-11
excellent.......2003-04-25
THE GREATEST BAND OF THIS CENTURY!!!.......2002-12-31
I'm a very picky musician, but Cafe Tacuba set me straight and made me an addict. I bought the album "RE" about 3 weeks ago, i listen to it EVERY ... DAY!!! and up to now, i have not got tired of it. I recommend anything that the Tacubos put their hands on. PEACE!
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Café Tacuba
Café Tacuba Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000005TPX Release Date: 1992-07-28 |
Tracks:
- Noche Oscura
- La Batallas
- Las Persianas
- Rarotonga
- Maria
- Cometer Suicidio
- La Chica Banda
- El Catrin
- Pinche Juan
- Labios Jaguar
- Dabajo Del Mar
- La Zonaja
- Bar Tacuba
Amazon.com
This is Cafe Tacuba's first album and the one that put them on the map, and not just in "rock en español" circles. Straight out of the gate they show as much allegiance to the mosh pit as to their Mexican roots, but it is the clever blending of the two that gives them such appeal on both sides of the border. Sometimes irreverent and humorous, this five-piece outfit comes on at times like Madness in sombreros, while at other times they tackle ballads, norteños, and straight pop ditties. Underlying it all is a cultural edge and awareness in their music that demands serious attention, albeit not at the expense of having a really good time. In the process, Cafe Tacuba carve out a diverting and singular territory all their own. --Derek RathCustomer Reviews:
A promising band.......2005-05-06
This debut album with a variety of themes in the lyrics and with a very `mexican' style in its music, showed what seemed to be a very promising band. The vocal style that Sizu Yantra has (that's the most recent name that the vocalist has adopted, another peculiarity about the band) is quite different to what you expect from a vocalist, in time you get used to it and you actually get to like it, his style has evolved and improved ever since. `Las batallas' and `Maria' are a couple of ballads in which you can easily see the richness of their music and lyrics, and, on the other hand, we have `Las persianas' and `Rarotonga', two songs that are totally different in style and ideas, ideas that were fresh then and still are today (the `Rarotonga' video was definitely a keeper)
Even though the songs mentioned above were the singles released, my favorite tracks are the less known songs, `El catrin', `Labios jaguar' and `La zonaja' are songs in which you enjoy the music, but not as much as the lyrics, and this is mostly because Café Tacvba talks about the Mexican culture in their albums, in `El catrin' we hear the story of a guy that seems to have gotten out from a lottery card, `Labios jaguar' deals with a guy involved in relationship with a French type girl while he analyzes the advantages of being with a `trajin princesa' instead.
Bottomline, a very interesting proposal and a very enjoyable album to listen to, regardless of the other albums they have released ever since, `Café Tacvba' remains as one of my personal favorites, fresh ideas and a different proposal in this album made of Café Tacvba what they are today: one of the greatest Latin-American rock bands.
tomando café.......2004-10-31
la secu 23.......2001-04-29
Maria , Maria.......2001-02-16
"Coolisimo".......1999-12-23
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Un Viaje
Café Tacuba Manufacturer: Universal Latino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00080Z5W0 Release Date: 2005-04-19 |
Tracks:
- Maria
- Las Batallas
- Rarotonga
- Noche Oscura
- Cero Y Uno
- No Controles
- Eo
- Puntos Cardinales
- Mediodia
- Eres
- Esa Noche
- Qjala Que Llueva Cafe
- La 2
- La 6
- Reves
Tracks:
- El Fin De La Infancia
- La Locomotora
- Las Persianas
- Chilanga Banda
- Labios Jaguar
- La Chica Banda
- Dejate Caer
- Avientame
- El Espacio
- El Punal Y El Corazon
- Las Flores
- Como Te Extrano
- La Ingrata
- Pinche Juan
Tracks:
- El Baile Y El Salon
- El Borrego
- Tirate
- La Muerte Chiquita
- Amor Violento
- Cuentame
- Popurrock (Pachuco/Duerme Sonando/MalaVida/Matador/Electrico/Lamento Boliviano/Bolero Falaz/Viento/Triste Cancion De Amor)
Amazon.com
Mexican trio Cafe Tacuba celebrates 15 years of making--and often revolutionizing--Spanish rock with Un Viaje. This lush, luxurious live set includes three discs of music and one electrifying DVD. (Separate versions are also available, but this generous edition is the most satisfying and is moderately priced.) The group has culled the best moments from a two-night stand in Oct. 2004 at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, and the results are consistently electric. Every song, every rhythm, every guitar lick, every laugh is important, a not-to-be-missed moment. Cafe Tacuba's potent mix of music and message is a powerful thing, and the group thrives in its unflinchingly earnest, sweetly sincere approach to its art. Even during backstage interviews and recording studio hijinks, each member seems wholly pleased to be a part of the process. Throughout the proceedings, Cafe Tacuba's ardent fans thank them with hoots, hollers and constant singalongs to almost every song, making Un Viaje a joyous trip for everyone involved. --Joey GuerraCustomer Reviews:
I Know You Love Them because They Are Mexican, But Please Don't Get Carried Away - This Album Is Boring.......2006-03-01
Great Cd... and a GREAT DEAL!.......2005-09-23
Great Music, great price!.......2005-09-07
I sat to watch the DVD and realized that the critics of the image quality must have only seen the beginning of the concert which was done in black and white with a grain effect to accent the songs that were being performed. I thought this was pretty unique, as well as other methods of filming that were employed for the concert.
The band gives a great performance as always and is translated into the 3 CD's and DVD that complies un viaje. I think this is a great buy for the price is being sold for.
Good deal.......2005-09-02
Wow........2005-08-31
ORALE THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER.
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Revés/Yo Soy
Café Tacuba Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000JMBW Release Date: 1999-07-20 |
Tracks:
- El Padre
- La Locomotora
- El Rio
- El Polen
- Dos Ninos
- La Muerte Chiquita
- El Espcacio
- Guerra
- Untitled
- El Hombre
- El Ave
- Esperando
- Arboles Frutales
- Arboles Frutales
- Arboles Frutales
- Arboles Frutales
- Arboles Frutales
- Arboles Frutales
- Arboles Frutales
- Arboles Frutales
- Arboles Frutales
- Arboles Frutales
- Arboles Frutales
- Arboles Frutales
- Arboles Frutales
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Bicicleta
- Lento
Tracks:
- 11
- 2
- 9
- 5
- 3
- 8
- 10
- 5.1
- 13
- M.C.
- 6
- 7
- Bonus Track 1
Customer Reviews:
Obra de Arte Mal Entendida.......2005-07-13
An interesting experimental album.......2005-05-06
The idea behind this double album seemed interesting but odd at the same time: `Yo soy' would include 52 new tracks (they are actually 15, but two of them are divided into many) from the band and `Reves' would include 12 instrumental themes original from the band and performed by themselves and other artists, such as Kronos Quartet, Arghul and Compañia Nacional de Danza Folklorica.
Yo soY
This album is different from its antecessors, we listen to a more mature and calm band, the vocal style of Nru has obviously improved from last album (listen to `El rio' and you will know what I'm talking about) and the mature ness of the band is present in the entire album. This album may not contain their most famous pieces but I believe what happened is that a lot of people got so caught with `Re' that they were expecting something similar.
Songs like `El rio', `El polen' (sung again by Emmanuel) are pieces that didn't transcend as much as `La locomotora' for example, but that are very interesting pieces, the piano and the vocals in `El polen' are something like never before shown in their albums, `Bicicleta' is another very interesting piece from this disc.
Reves
Among all the Café Tacvba albums this is the one I find the most experimental. It contains 9 instrumental songs performed by the band in a variety of styles that are hard to define. One of the highlights of these is track 9, that would later be entitled `Reves'.
The most interesting pieces from this album are tracks 7, 8 and 10. `10' is a musical piece made with the sound of people dancing, what you actually listen to is people stomping their feet on the ground directed by Nieves Paniagua, this track gives you a sense of emptiness on the performance but it definitely is one of a kind song. `5.1' performed by `Arghul' is a classical type piece performed with `clarinetes'. The last piece is `M.C.' performed by none other that the `Kronos Quartet', this song is just beautifully played and well executed.
Overall, this is a very enjoyable album for any Café Tacvba fan interested in the evolution of the band and not in having another `Re'. It shows an evolution and mature ness, but it is not definitely the ideal album if you are going to listen to them for the first time, you had better buy their first two albums, enjoy them, understand them and then listen to how they evolved in these two interesting pieces that are `Reves/Yo soY'
Incredible stuff!!.......2004-01-02
The greatest mexican rock cd of 20th century.......2003-02-06
very good.......2002-12-27
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Unplugged
Café Tacuba Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009JE65C Release Date: 2005-06-07 |
Tracks:
- El Aparato
- La ingrata
- El Metro
- Esa Noche
- Maria
- El Ciclon
- Bar Tacvba
- El Baile y el Salon
- Las Flores
- El Punal y el Corazon
- Una Manana (Bonus Track)
- La Chica Banda
Album Description
The most notorious Mexican alternative rock group, MTV Unplugged album recorded in 1995. Cafe Tacvba, was the first Latin rock group to ever record an MTV Unplugged series. The CD/DVD combo is in a 5.1 format. This collectible edition includes a bonus track entitled "Una Manana", not included in the original programmed version, and behind the scenes plus footage of this historical event. These releases were produced by Gustavo Santaolalla and Alejandro Pels.Customer Reviews:
The Best of Cafe Tacuba.......2005-09-12
In celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the Unplugged, they re-realesed the cd along with a dvd.
Every song is good, you wont be disapponted with it, it's the best of the best
Chiderrimísimo!.......2005-08-31
What We've Been Waiting For.......2005-07-23
Best `onplog' ever!.......2005-07-11
The CD
The band was in what I personally think his best moment, the moment in which they transitioned and started to experiment with new sounds and music for their second album. This unplugged opens with the very first two tracks from `Re', `El aparato' and `La ingrata' in acoustic versions that resemble the originals. The good stuff starts in track 3 with the acoustic version of `El metro', Emmanuel is just unbelievable playing the piano in this one, Quique Rangel on the bass gives to this version a unique sound.
The band's producer, Gustavo Santaolalla makes a special appearance as a guest in a couple of songs, `Esa noche' and `El baile y el salon', being the latest the best song from the album, the arrangement they made with the violin (Luis Antonio Franco) gives this song the sense of loneliness the lyrics talk about.
Also, an historical moment for the band is here, the first time they sang `Las flores' with the guapango arrangement Alejandro Flores did, Cosme and Alejandro battling over the lyrics for the first time ever on a live performance are unbelievable and resembling of the old Mexican movies in which Pedro Infante did the same with his co-protagonists.
This edition also includes `Una mañana' (originally sung by Jose Jose), way before recording their studio version for the CD tribute to Jose Jose, this version was not aired when the unplugged came out for the first time, so finally having the unplugged on DVD and having an extra song never released before make this item even more collectible for a fan of the band.
The mixing sound of the album is pretty good, all the instruments sound clear and no aging can be perceived on the recording (considering this was recorded almost 10 years ago)
The DVD
This is basically the video version of the audio CD, but more complete, there are some dialogues between songs here that are not present on the CD. Seeing Cosme showing off his breasts is definitely one of the funniest things of this DVD.
No more extras than the announced documentary can be found on the DVD. The unplugged by itself is enough reason to buy it as the piece of history this document represents for Mexican rock and roll. The documentary shows a little `behind the scenes' and rehearsal from 10 years ago and then takes you to present day to Café Tacvba's recording studio were they host a reunion with the musicians involved in the unplugged in 1996. it is fun to see them all together telling anecdotes as they watch the unplugged together, the only person not present in the reunion is Santaolalla, who makes a `special' appearance at the end that was completely unnecessary and could have not been there.
The image quality is not so good overall; but on the other hand, the 5.1 mixing sound is superb (stereo option is obviously included).
Both items are sold separately and on a special edition that included CD+DVD, I definitely recommend the latter, the price difference is not that large and both discs are worth having better together. The design and presentation of the album is also very interesting.
Que pena!!.......2005-06-29
Comprenlo, y regalenlo, es muy bueno, pero recomiendo que mejor compren el de Un Viaje, segun mi opinion, aunque si eres fan de Cafe Tacvba, debes tener este CD+DVD.!!!!!
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Lo Esencial de Café Tacuba
Café Tacuba Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005RGQB Release Date: 2001-11-20 |
Tracks:
- Noche Oscura
- Las Batallas
- Las Persianas
- Rarotonga
- Maria
- Cometer Suicidio
- La Chica Banda
- El Catrin
- Pinche Juan
- Labios Jaguar
- Debajo Del Mar
- La Zonaja
- Bar Tacuba
Tracks:
- El Aparato
- La Ingrata
- El Ciclon
- El Borrego
- Esa Noche
- 24 Horas
- Ixtepec
- Tropico De Cancer
- El Metro
- El Fin De La Infancia
- Madrugal
- Pez
- Verde
- La Negrita
- El Tlatoani Del Barrio
- Las Flores
- La Pinta
- El Baile Y El Salon
- El Punal Y El Corazon
- El Balcon
Tracks:
- Chilanga Banda
- Metamorfosis
- No Controles
- No Me Comprendes
- Alarmala De Tos
- Perfidia (Instrumental)
- Ojala Que Llueva Cafe
- Como Te Extrano Mi Amor
Customer Reviews:
Esential.......2002-04-09
Their 3 first CDs in one package.......2002-02-10
Pero ...otra vez "greatest hits" ?.......2002-01-27
Flawless- and a must.......2001-12-28
Excellent set of CDs. If you want to know what the future of Rock is made of, this is what you need, in its full originality. Superb!
Salsa Music:
- Cara De Angel
- Cargas de Dinero
- Clasicos de la Provincia
- Coleccion Diamante
- Coleccion Diamante
- Coleccion Diamante
- Con Buena Nota
- Contigo Es Igual
- Corridos de Hombres Valientes, Vol. 2
- Dance Mania
Salsa Music
Members, Don't Git Weary [Live]
Music from and Inspired by The Jackal
Live at the Royal Albert Hall [Import]
Pop Music: 14 Sucessos Na Voz De Dinho Bakana [Import]
Johannes Brahms: Tragic Overture, Op. 81; Piano Concerto in D minor, Op. 15