Alma

When Gustavo Cerati embarked on the creation of *Bocanada*, his second solo work after the end of Soda Stereo, he sought to explore a sound that moved away from what he had been doing. This album, released in 1999, marked a turning point, and the song *Alma* is a clear reflection of that search. Unlike his first solo album, *Amor amarillo*, released in 1993 while Soda Stereo still existed, *Bocanada* fully immerses itself in electronic music influences, a territory that Cerati explored with great depth. The composition of *Alma* is an example of that experimentation, with music that bears the signature of Flavio Etcheto alongside that of Cerati, suggesting a collaboration in the gestation of its sonic atmosphere.

The context of the recording of *Bocanada* is interesting; Cerati referred to it as his "first solo album" despite it being the second, perhaps to emphasize the new direction he was taking. This work, released by BMG Ariola, is distinguished by its detailed production and a sonic palette rich in electronic textures. *Alma*, with its duration of 4 minutes and 37 seconds, integrates perfectly into this universe, offering an auditory experience that invites immersion. The album as a whole received a good reception from specialized critics, who highlighted its fundamental character within the artist's discography.