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From album
Clics Modernos
Charly García · 1983
Details
TonalidadC
Compás4/4
Tempo66 BPM
Duración4:07
CompositorCharly García
ÁlbumClics Modernos
Año1983
ISRCARF098300020
Credits
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The story behind
The song Nuevos trapos, with its duration of 4 minutes and 7 seconds, emerges from Clics Modernos, the second studio work by Charly García as a solo artist. This album, released in November 1983, is distinguished by its focus on the musical trends that would define Argentine rock in the 80s. The album's lyrics, including Nuevos trapos, are often interpreted as a sarcastic and humorous reflection of Argentine reality at the time, marked by the civic-military dictatorship that concluded shortly before its release.
In the recording of Clics Modernos, Charly García had the collaboration of Pedro Aznar, with whom he had already shared projects in the band Serú Girán between 1978 and 1981. This album is considered by many to be a peak in García's career and a benchmark within national rock. Carlos Alberto García Moreno, known as Charly García, born in Buenos Aires in 1951, is a central figure in Argentine music, having founded emblematic groups such as Sui Géneris and Serú Girán, in addition to developing an extensive solo career. His influence extends to the South American and international level, and his discography, which includes more than 40 of his own albums and collaborations, positions him as an unavoidable reference. Throughout his career, he has received accolades such as the Grammy for Musical Excellence and the Konex Award.
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