La Sed Verdadera

In La Sed Verdadera, we find a piece that departs from the conventional. It is not just a song, it is an intimate dialogue. The music, by Luis Alberto Spinetta, is built on an acoustic foundation enriched by electric guitars and a sonic backdrop, a texture of recorded noises that give it a particular dimension. The production, by Juan Carlos Robles Robertone, achieves an atmosphere that invites reflection. The lyrics, written by Spinetta himself, are presented as a personal conversation, a direct exchange with each listener. This approach highlights one of the musician's constant concerns: the desire to elude idolatry, seeking a more genuine connection.

This track is part of Artaud, the third and final album by Pescado Rabioso, released in October 1973. Although the group had disbanded earlier that year, Spinetta decided to use the name for this work, which marks his first solo album. The album's title, and therefore the inspiration for its content, comes from the French poet Antonin Artaud. The design of the original cover of Artaud is notable for its irregular shape, something the record label initially hesitated to accept. Spinetta presented this material in two morning performances at the Teatro Astral, on Avenida Corrientes, accompanied only by his guitar. At each of these presentations, the audience received a copy of the manifesto "Música dura, la suicidada por la sociedad" (Hard music, suicided by society), part of Spinetta Rock's proposal.