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¿Dónde jugarán las niñas? 1997
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¿Dónde jugarán las niñas?

When Molotov burst onto the scene with their first album, ¿Dónde jugarán las niñas?, in 1997, they did so with raw energy and a defiant attitude that resonated strongly. This work, initially released in Mexico and later expanded to the rest of the world, was gestated under the production of Gustavo Santaolalla and Aníbal Kerpel. The sound that defined the album was a powerful mix, with lyrics that did not shy away from thorny issues and direct criticism of the Mexican political landscape of the time, something that recalled the intensity of Rage Against the Machine. The cover, which featured a provocative school image, generated controversy from the outset, leading some stores to refuse to sell it. In response, the band members took the initiative to sell the records themselves on the street, capitalizing on their growing recognition in the Mexico City scene.

Year
1997
Songs
12
Duration
44 min 44 seg
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12 song|s

Song list

# Title Available
01

Que no te haga bobo Jacobo

Guitar · Intermediate

3:25
02

Molotov Coktail Party

3:34
03

Voto latino

Guitar · Intermediate

2:58
04

Chinga tu madre

Guitar

3:19
05

Gimme tha Power

Guitar

4:11
06

Mátate Teté

Guitar · Intermediate

4:30
07

Más vale cholo

Guitar · Intermediate

4:45
08

Use It or Lose It

Guitar · Intermediate

4:22
09

Puto

Guitar

2:08
10

¿Por qué no te haces para allá?… al más allá

4:47
11

Cerdo

Guitar

2:48
12

Quítate que ma’sturbas (perra arrabalera)

3:57

About the album

¿Dónde jugarán las niñas?, according to DoReSol

From this debut album, some songs became particularly emblematic and, at the same time, generated debate. "Que no te haga bobo Jacobo," for example, made a direct reference to the media figure of Jacobo Zabludovsky, presenting him as an untrustworthy voice. Another track that caused a stir was "Gimme The Power," a strong critique of the Institutional Revolutionary Party politicians who were in power at the time. The song "Puto" also generated discussion, being interpreted by some as an attack on the homosexual community. The album's title, for its part, was a clear allusion to Maná's ¿Dónde jugarán los niños?, which in turn was inspired by a song by Cat Stevens.

¿Dónde jugarán las niñas? was not only a sales success but also captured critical attention. It received a nomination for the Latin Grammy awards in 1998 for "Best Latin Alternative Rock Album." Major publications such as Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and Chicago Tribune highlighted it among the best works of 1998. The album's impact extended internationally, earning sales recognition in countries like Spain, Chile, the United States, Argentina, and Colombia. In Argentina, during the Surco Fest Concert in Buenos Aires, the band celebrated surpassing 800,000 copies sold.

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