Estrechez de corazón

When you dive into Estrechez de corazón, you encounter a piece that spans over six minutes, a sonic journey that departs from conventional structures. This song, part of the album Corazones, represents a turning point for Los Prisioneros, exploring a more polished and electronic sound. The production, handled by Argentinian Gustavo Santaolalla along with Aníbal Kerpel, was recorded entirely outside of Chile, in Los Angeles studios. This change of scenery and focus marked a shift towards synth-pop and dance-pop, incorporating elements of house and electro-disco, a notable evolution from their new wave and guitar-driven rock roots.

The gestation of Corazones, and by extension Estrechez de corazón, coincided with a moment of restructuring for the band. Following the departure of Claudio Narea, Jorge González assumed an even more central role in composition and musical direction. The album was released in May 1990, and its international distribution was handled by Capitol Records. This work is distinguished by its sound, which moved away from the more overtly rebellious lyrics of their previous works, such as La Voz de los '80 or Pateando Piedras, to delve into more personal themes, although the influence of social criticism and the fight against oppression, which resonated strongly in Chile during the military dictatorship, remained an important backdrop in the band's trajectory.