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Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo · 1984
Details
TonalidadBm
Compás4/4
Tempo86 BPM
Duración2:27
ÁlbumSoda Stereo
Año1984
ISRCARFSB0700883
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The story behind
When you dive into *Tele-Ka*, you encounter a sound that recalls the energy of The Police, especially in the way Gustavo Cerati approaches the vocals, raising his voice to a high register that evokes Sting's style. This vocal particularity, along with the song's overall structure, places it in an interesting spot within Soda Stereo's early discography. The track, which appears as the sixth cut on their self-titled debut album, released in 1984, was a fundamental part of their live performances from the beginning, accompanying the band on tours such as the *Gira Soda Stereo* and the *Gira Nada Personal*, and reappearing almost two decades later on the *Gira Me Verás Volver* in 2007.
The album *Soda Stereo*, to which *Tele-Ka* belongs, has its own identity. Recorded under the production of Federico Moura, leader of Virus, this initial work is distinguished by its lyrics, full of wit and an ironic touch, reflecting the spirit of fun music that was marking the Argentine scene of the early '80s. Sharing that vibe with bands like Los Twist and Suéter, the sound of this first album moves away from Soda Stereo's later explorations, as they would later evolve towards alternative rock with heavier and more diverse influences. The band, formed by Gustavo Cerati, Zeta Bosio, and Charly Alberti, consolidated itself as a benchmark in Ibero-America, laying the groundwork for Spanish-language rock.
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