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Café Tacuba

Café Tacvba · 1992

39 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · samba

Eclectic melodies blend traditional Mexican sounds with alternative rock energy, creating a vibrant and innovative sonic tapestry.

Café Tacuba is an album by Café Tacvba, released in 1992. Eclectic melodies blend traditional Mexican sounds with alternative rock energy, creating a vibrant and innovative sonic tapestry. The album received critical acclaim and is often credited with revitalizing interest in Mexican rock music during the early '90s. It earned a place in many 'best of' lists and has influenced countless artists within Latin music, solidifying Café Tacuba's status in the Latin alternative music scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Café Tacuba sound like?

Eclectic melodies blend traditional Mexican sounds with alternative rock energy, creating a vibrant and innovative sonic tapestry. Rooted in alternative rock and samba.

What makes Café Tacuba by Café Tacvba notable?

The album received critical acclaim and is often credited with revitalizing interest in Mexican rock music during the early '90s. It earned a place in many 'best of' lists and has influenced countless artists within Latin music, solidifying Café Tacuba's status in the Latin alternative music scene. Café Tacuba's self-titled debut album was released in 1992, marking their emergence onto the Mexican music scene after forming in 1989. This album established them as pioneers of the rock en español movement, showcasing their unique ability to fuse various genres, including folk and punk influences.

How many songs are on Café Tacuba?

Café Tacuba has 13 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·39:18

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Noche oscura Standout 4:03
  • 2 Las batallas Standout 3:25
  • 3 Las persianas 2:53
  • 4 Rarotonga 2:51
  • 5 María Standout 3:53
  • 6 Cometer suicidio 2:37
  • 7 La chica banda 3:48
  • 8 El catrín 2:50
  • 9 Pinche Juan 0:34
  • 10 Labios jaguar 2:28
  • 11 Debajo del mar 2:59
  • 12 La zonaja 3:02
  • 13 Bar Tacuba 3:51

Release Date

July 28, 1992

Genre

alternative rock, samba

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Artist Origin

Mexico

Runtime

39 min 18 sec