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1997
14 song|s
Flaca
Guitarra · Intermedio
Alta suciedad
Guitarra
Todo lo demás
Guitarra
Donde manda marinero
Loco
¿Quién asó la manteca?
Guitarra
Media Verónica
El tercio de los sueños
Guitarra · Fácil
Comida china
Guitarra
Elvis está vivo
Guitarra
Me arde
Guitarra
Crímenes perfectos
Guitarra · Intermedio
Nunca es igual
Guitarra · Intermedio
El novio del olvido
Guitarra
About the album
The recording took place over intense weeks between studios in New Jersey and Manhattan. There, Calamaro worked with guitarists of the caliber of Hugh McCracken (who had played on Lennon's Double Fantasy and Paul McCartney's Ram) and Marc Ribot (a collaborator of Tom Waits and Elvis Costello), in addition to Eddie Martínez. The rhythm section was formed by drummer Steve Jordan and bassists Charly Dryton and Chuck Rainey. The final touches were given in Miami, adding the voices of Celeste Carballo, Palito Ortega, and Antonio Escohotado, whose vocal participation was recorded remotely from Madrid for the song "Nunca es igual." The album title, originally conceived as "El otro lado del novio del olvido" or "Decidí contarlo," finally solidified as Alta suciedad, a more direct name.
This album, released on September 9, 1997, became a milestone, selling over 700,000 copies and establishing itself as the second best-selling album in Argentine rock. From it emerged songs that became instant hits, such as Flaca, Loco, and Crímenes perfectos, which showcased a more mature Calamaro, capable of creating songs with great popular connection without losing his identity. The song Loco, in particular, generated controversy and faced censorship due to its lyrics. Alta suciedad has been recognized in important lists, such as the 250 essential albums of Ibero-American rock by Al borde magazine.
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