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Sui Generis

Sui Generis is a benchmark of Argentine folk-rock and progressive rock, known for its distinctive sound that blends captivating melodies with profound lyrics. The band, primarily formed by Charly García and Nito Mestre, stood out in the musical scene of the 1970s, creating songs that resonated with several generations and became part of the country's cultural fabric. Their style, which combines acoustic guitar and flute with complex arrangements, made their themes easily recognizable and timeless.The story of Sui Generis began in 1968, when two groups of young musicians joined in the Caballito neighborhood, Buenos Aires. Through various lineups, including sextets and quartets, the García-Mestre duo consolidated as the creative core.

Despite fluctuations in the lineup, their popularity grew significantly, especially with the release of albums like Vida and Confesiones de invierno, which were praised for their freshness and originality. In particular, the second album marked a turning point, taking them to greater recognition thanks to a more elaborate production.In 1974, they released Pequeñas anécdotas sobre las instituciones, which introduced changes in their musical style. However, this shift was not well received by all their followers. As the band faced internal tensions and changes in its lineup, they decided to split in 1975, culminating their career with an emotional concert at Luna Park, followed by a series of performances across the country.

Blues rock Folk rock latin rock Pop rock Progressive rock 1960s

3 Albums

28 Songs

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Canción Para Mi Muerte

Vida

Necesito

Vida · 1972

2:14 03

Dime quién me lo robó

Vida · 1972

6:29 04

Estación

Vida · 1972

1:31 05

Toma dos blues

Vida · 1972

3:33 06

Natalio Ruiz, el hombrecito del sombrero gris

Vida · 1972

3:44 07

Mariel y el capitán

Vida · 1972

2:44 08

Amigo vuelve a casa pronto

Vida · 1972

3:26 09

Quizás, porque

Vida · 1972

2:13 10

Cuando comenzamos a nacer

Vida · 1972

2:43

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Amigo vuelve a casa pronto

Vida · 1972

Aprendizaje

Confesiones de invierno · 1973

Bienvenidos al tren

Confesiones de invierno · 1973

Canción Para Mi Muerte

Vida

Confesiones de invierno

Confesiones de invierno · 1973

Cuando comenzamos a nacer

Vida · 1972

Cuando ya me empiece a quedar solo

Confesiones de invierno · 1973

Dime quién me lo robó

Vida · 1972

El show de los muertos

Pequeñas anécdotas sobre las instituciones · 1974

El tuerto y los ciegos

Pequeñas anécdotas sobre las instituciones · 1974

Estación

Vida · 1972

Instituciones

Pequeñas anécdotas sobre las instituciones · 1974

Las increíbles aventuras del Señor Tijeras

Pequeñas anécdotas sobre las instituciones · 1974

Lunes otra vez

Confesiones de invierno · 1973

Mariel y el capitán

Vida · 1972

Mr. Jones, o pequeña semblanza de una familia tipo americana

Confesiones de invierno · 1973

Música de fondo para cualquier fiesta animada

Pequeñas anécdotas sobre las instituciones · 1974

Natalio Ruiz, el hombrecito del sombrero gris

Vida · 1972

Necesito

Vida · 1972

Para quién canto yo entonces

Pequeñas anécdotas sobre las instituciones · 1974

Pequeñas delicias de la vida conyugal

Pequeñas anécdotas sobre las instituciones · 1974

Posludio

Vida · 1972

Quizás, porque

Vida · 1972

Rasguña las piedras

Confesiones de invierno · 1973

Tema de Natalio

Pequeñas anécdotas sobre las instituciones · 1974

Toma dos blues

Vida · 1972

Tribulaciones, lamentos y ocaso de un tonto rey imaginario, o no

Confesiones de invierno · 1973

Un hada, un cisne

Confesiones de invierno · 1973

3 album|s · 1972 — 1974

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1974 ★ Essential

Pequeñas anécdotas sobre las instituciones

8 song|s · Blues rock

1973 ★ Essential

Confesiones de invierno

9 song|s · Blues rock

1972 ★ Essential

Vida

11 song|s · Blues rock

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Although they briefly reunited in 2000 to release Sinfonías para adolescentes, the legacy of Sui Generis lives on, with songs like «Rasguña las piedras» and «Canción para mi muerte» considered classics of Argentine rock.