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Corazones 1990
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Corazones

When Los Prisioneros embarked on the recording of Corazones, the sonic landscape they explored took a significant turn. Released in 1990, this album moved away from the new wave and guitar-rock sound that had characterized them, to fully immerse themselves in the textures of synth-pop and dance-pop, even incorporating elements of house and electro-disco. The production, handled by Argentine Gustavo Santaolalla alongside Aníbal Kerpel, was entirely done in Los Angeles, marking the first time the band worked outside of Chile. This change of scenery and musical focus coincided with greater creative autonomy for Jorge González, who assumed a leading role after the departure of guitarist Claudio Narea, who distanced himself from the project due to creative differences over the new electronic direction and personal tensions.

Year
1990
Songs
9
Duration
45 min 35 seg
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Corazones, according to DoReSol

The pre-production sessions, which took place between July and August 1989, were crucial in shaping the album's material. Melancholic melodies and more introspective lyrics were conceived during these sessions, alongside danceable rhythms driven by synthesizers and programmed drums. Tracks like "En forma de pez" and "Ella espera" were born in this period. The formal recording in Los Angeles, with Jorge González traveling alone due to visa issues for the other members, benefited from Santaolalla's expertise to achieve a polished sound that fused electronic melodies with pop arrangements, and integrated regional instruments to give it a distinctive Latin American identity.

Corazones resonated strongly in Chile, achieving considerable sales and platinum certifications. The commercial momentum was boosted by the promotion on MTV Latin America of the lead single, "Tren al Sur". Today, the album is recognized for capturing the atmosphere of the post-dictatorship era in Chile and for having influenced later artists. Songs like "Estrechez de corazón", with its lyrics about disillusionment, or "Corazones rojos", which addresses machismo, reflect the social and personal context of the band. The total duration of the album is 45:19, and it was released under the EMI label, with distribution by Capitol Records.

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