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Soda Stereo 1984
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Soda Stereo

When Soda Stereo released their self-titled debut album in 1984, the Argentine music scene was vibrant with a "fun music" proposition. This debut album immersed itself in that current, showcasing humor and irony that notably distinguished it from the rest of their work. Influences from British new wave and ska bands, such as The Police, Madness, and Men at Work, are felt in both the sound and the aesthetics of the era. The album was recorded and released by Sony Music Latin, with production by Federico Moura, leader of Virus.

Year
1984
Songs
11
Duration
37 min 24 seg
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Soda Stereo, according to DoReSol

This first step by Soda Stereo resonated strongly in Argentine discotheques and parties, turning several tracks into true danceable hits. Songs like ¿Por qué no puedo ser del Jet-Set?, Sobredosis de TV, Te hacen falta vitaminas, Trátame suavemente, Dietético, and Tele-Ka became part of the era's soundscape. The official launch took place in an unconventional location: the basement of a fast-food restaurant in downtown Buenos Aires. The success was immediate, achieving platinum status in Argentina and double platinum in Peru and Chile within a few months, marking the beginning of their great popularity in Latin America. Later recognitions, such as that from the website Rock.com.ar in 2007, highlighted Te hacen falta vitaminas, while Al Borde in 2006 recognized Un misil en mi placard and the cover of Trátame suavemente.

The imagery accompanying this album showed the three members in a diagonal composition, with their figures crossed by lines. The reissue in compact disc format arrived in 1991, and the first vinyl reprint since 1995 occurred in 2013, presented on 180-gram vinyl and including photographs of the group.

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