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La Vela Puerca Format: Audio CD
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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Track Listings

1 Por La Ciudad
2 Por Dentro
3 El Viejo
4 El Huracan
5 Contradecir
6 El Profeta
7 Potosi
8 Manana
9 El Ojo Moro
10 Jose Sabia
11 Rebuscado
12 Burbujas
13 De No Olvidar

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Prepare yourself for the hard knocking rhythms of the Uruguayan ska explosion that is La Vela Puerca. Already Platinum in Uruguay, Bichos y Flores provides listeners with an infectious blend of ska, rock and swing and features production by the legendary Gustavo Santaolalla. 1st single: "El Viejo."

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Stuck between Brazil and Argentina, the tiny country of Uruguay makes up for its lack of size with the powerful and pulsating rock en Español meets ska meets reggae sound of the inventive La Vela Puerca. On De Bichos y Flores, the follow-up to their self-titled debut, the group is led by Sebastián Teysera's strong vocals laid out over bass, drums, guitars, saxophone, and trumpet. Think of a South American version of the British punk icons the Specials and the Police, with a little bit of Afro-Uruguayan murga rhythm thrown in, and you'll get the right sonic seasonings of this combo. "Por la Ciudad," "El Huracan," and "Por Dentro" encompass their folkloric, Jamaicanized bounce, while the midtempo "Contradecir" features strings. All told, it's lots of fun. If only the United Nations could blend cultures this easily. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.32 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Universal Int'L
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2002
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 6, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Universal Int'L
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000658FN
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Argentina
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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gus
5.0 out of 5 stars buenisimo
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020
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un gran album lo recomiendo
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Lourdes Pavia
5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2013
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Very satisfied. Great condition. Plays well. No scratches. I will definitely order again. This wasn't an easy artist to find.
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Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars A Near-Perfect Album...
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2004
For a group that very few people in the US have ever heard of, La Vela Puerca is such a downright great group that this album is a perfect addition to nearly any rock, latin, ska, or eclectic whatever collection. With incredibly talented songwriting, instrumentals, and vocals, this album feels nearly perfect without feeling overly polished that can be the downfall of modern pop music. What is immediately apparent is a deep belief in MUSIC and its use as both expression and the purest form of entertainment. Not all of the songs are happy--several are almost tragic--but they all make you feel like no others can: exhilerated, happy...rejuvenated, seriously. I play this album when all others seem overplayed or tiresome, and it always stays fresh. It's something a little bit indescribable, everyone seems to love it--it's a really FUN album--but there's something else there that goes just a little deeper than your average rock album. It's truly exceptional. Here are some highlights:
Por Dentro is dark, driving, a perfect rock/ska/latin blend...and they really pull it off so that it sounds GREAT...
El Viejo, a great tune, a tragic story...
Contradecir is the first "ballad" style song that I have ever really loved, it's moody but with enough of the rock element that it's never boring or sappy, just fascinatingly rich...
Potosi takes a few listens before you like it, but it grows on you for sure...
Manana is a rock en espanol explosion, seems to be a favorite of everyone I know who's heard it, and it's extremely catchy...
Jose Sabia is a truly beautiful song, defies any sort of genre or style...
Burbujas: look, there's a bit of funk on here too!
De No Olvidar goes out with a bang, even if you don't know Spanish you'll listen enough times to be screaming along in your car!
In short, an unbelievably unique album that has so much life packed into it that it defies words. If you can get your paws on a copy, I almost guarantee that you'll love it. And listen over and over and over and over again...it never gets old.
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kestas
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2016
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👍👍👍
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JPHT
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Uruguayan group
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2002
This is a powerful album that blends many types of music. Pop, punk, jazz, reggae, murga, folk, etc. And of course, it has that negative attitude so typical of the Rio de la Plata. However, it combines it with so much energy that the songs end up lifting you up. My favorite songs are the heavily promoted "El Viejo" (a sad life story), "El huracan" (makes you feel invincible), "Contradecir" (reminds me of The Beatles), and "De no olvidar" (an old Zitarrosa song turned into punk/jazz/latin).
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@fvidiella
5.0 out of 5 stars If you must choose only ONE uruguayan band, pick this one!
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2004
From a little country, a HUGE band!

Their music is so energetic that you can always see children, teenagers and middle age people in their concerts, and everybody is bouncing all the time!!!

It's a great mix of ska, rock and uruguayan murga.

A must-have record.
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Promenade
5.0 out of 5 stars 100% uruguayan - 100% uruguayo
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2002
Let's mix rock, ska, reggae, murga and candombe...
Now shake it...
What's the result?
A perfect cocktail of latin rock-based music: La Vela Puerca.
Just one more thing to say: Listen to "El viejo"...
Vamos a mezclar rock, ska, reggae, murga y candombe...
Ahora a batirlo...
Cuál es el resultado?
Un perfecto cocktail de música latina basada en rock: La Vela Puerca.
Sólo una cosa más para decir: Escuchá "El viejo"...
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Magaly
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in Mexico on October 23, 2022
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A mi esposo le encantó, lo había buscado por mucho tiempo! Llego miy rápido y en perfectas condiciones.
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Magaly
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in Mexico on October 23, 2022
A mi esposo le encantó, lo había buscado por mucho tiempo! Llego miy rápido y en perfectas condiciones.
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Un disco que merece la pena ser comprado
Reviewed in Spain on September 25, 2016
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Un disco con 13 canciones pero que ninguna tiene desperdicio, si todavía no lo has escuchado o no conoces a la vela puerca no esperes, merece la pena
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Luis Cerón
5.0 out of 5 stars excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on July 8, 2018
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La caja del disco venia estrellada pero realmente no es tan importante ya que el disco venia intacto y se escucha excelente, es una gran banda y este disco es muy bueno
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A. Ladiges
5.0 out of 5 stars Wunderprodukt gegen schlechte Laune
Reviewed in Germany on June 14, 2007
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Wunderprodukte gegen Übergewicht, Impotenz und Haarausfall werden von Millionen von Menschen auf der ganzen Welt gekauft. Und nun gibt es ein

Produkt gegen schlechte Laune - La Vela Puerca. CD einlegen und man wippt, lacht, tanzt, ist fröhlich. Noch ein Geheimtipp, also psssst. Aber wenn diese CD millionenfach verkauft würde, die Band hätte es verdient.
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