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Narigón del siglo 2000
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Narigón del siglo

When Divididos went into the studio to record Narigón del siglo, they chose a place steeped in history: Abbey Road Studios. It was in the year 2000, and this album, their sixth studio work, marked a moment of growth for the band. The sound they achieved there resonated strongly, becoming one of their most beloved albums both by those who closely followed Divididos and by critics. The title itself, Narigón del siglo, has a story behind it. According to Ricardo Mollo, the nickname referred to those who, in his view, had defined the 80s and 90s with lies and excesses, using the figure of the "narigón" as a symbol of the vices and hypocrisy of those times. The album's artwork, featuring drawings by bassist Diego Arnedo and design by Alejandro Ros, completed this proposal.

Year
2000
Songs
13
Duration
50 min 21 seg
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Narigón del siglo, according to DoReSol

The album kicks off with "Casi estatua", a song that grabs you from the very first moment with an introduction evoking Indian sounds and an overwhelming energy, hinting at what was to come. Then, it calms down a bit with the more tranquil "Par mil", which received significant airplay on the radio. Mollo explained that "Tanto anteojo" was meant for those who flaunt knowledge that, in his opinion, should be used to grow as a person, not to show off. And "Qué pasa conmigo" stands out for a solo reminiscent of Hendrix. But the song that truly became a classic is "Spaghetti del rock". Some say it’s a dedication to his ex, Érica García, while others see it as a reflection on how media benefits from the music world. There’s even a mention of an interpretation linking the song to a documentary about the life of Luca Prodan that the band did not endorse.

Later on, "Elefantes en Europa" offers a contrast, a powerful song that seems to capture a snapshot of the band in London. Then, "Vida de topo" explores the inner universe of each person, a metaphor for an internal journey that goes from "Paraíso" to "Catedral", and how, once back on the street, we are all anonymous with our own world. The music continues with "La ñapi de mamá", a hard-hitting rock with added violins, and "Como un cuento", a reggae-infused track featuring the particular phrase "un chalchalero no es un rolling stone". The album also includes the funk of "Sopa de tortuga" and the rock of "Pasiones zurdas derechas", closing with tracks like "La gente se divierte" and "La firma del Opa".

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