Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

I been looking for these CD for many years. It has all the original songs from the 80s and 90s. For me that I am a latina is very hard to find old music in a regular store. Amazon has an awesome selection. I can find CD's of artists that are not even famous here in the US. I really recommend these CD. The duo with Celia Cruz is great. Cadillacs and el matodor are my favorite songs. Gracias Amazon for your selection.

I just get annoyed when a dumbass that pretends to know music tries to put his two cents(spare us genius),pretentious prick are we.If this guy would get his head out of his ass for a second,He would know this is a classic album in any Latin American country or spanish speaking country.Fabulosos were at their peak when they made this album.Enjoy!!!!

wow. this CD is one of the most dynamic ska cds ever... the types of music it covers while still being labeled as "ska" is crazy: there is dub, reggae, salsa and even some vallenata tossed in them. the latin accents on the rock music makes it a unique experience (to say the least). you havent skanked till youve skanked to this! even if you dont understand a word of spanish, you will have a good time. this music is universal.
im not really a kid, btw, and as a jazz/ska musician myself, i must say that the MUSICAL QUALITY on this is great: the melodies and rhytms blow my mind each time i hear them....
i could go on for days about this!
Lo siento, pero estoy floja y no voy a traducir esto. sin decir mucho: es excellente....todos deben comprarlo.

I would rated it with 5 if it should brought the original version of mi novia se cayo a un pozo ciego. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs are south america, I grew up with their music and vibe and dancing to them until early morning,just the way we like it in Chile and answering to some ignorant that review this cd before : they were not educated by or in this country!.

If you havent heard MATADOR, you donno what you're missing!
VASOS VACIOS continues the meaningful lyrics and of course there is LEON SANTILLON for all you caddie lovers.

GITANA and TE TIRARE are the rock picks of the album.

EVERY song catches on with you and if you like the Caddies, then this is one album you will LOVE.

Actually, the track lists for both discs are wrong:

Disc 1
1. Yo No Me Sentaria en Tu Mesa
2. Mi Novia Se Cayo en un Pozo Ciego
3. Conversacion Nocturnar
4. Contrabando de Amor
5. Carnival Toda la Vida
6. Radio Kriminal
7. Caballo De Madera
8. Rios De Lagrimas
9. Arde Buenos Aires
10. Gallo Rojo


Disc 2
1. Mal Bicho
2. Carmela
3. Saco Azul
4. Las Venas Abiertas De America
5. Strawberry Fields Forever
6. Padre Nuestro (Version Dub)
7. Queen Of The Ghetto (Version Dub)
8. Mal Bicho (Con La Participacion De Babasonicos)
9. Igual A Quien
10. Manuel Santillan, El Leon (Tumbao)

This band show their influences on their sleeves on this double CD compilation of tracks from 8 CDs. There are two bonus tracks, a remix of the excellent 'Mal bicho' and a mellow live singalong rocker, 'Igual a quien'.

I was deceived by the particapation of Mick Jones into thinking that the style of The Clash was the only well from which they drank. Instead, they show their assimilation of Madness, the Skatalites, the Beatles and Fishbone as well as the rhythms of Latin America such as Brazilian samba and drum choirs and tango from their native Argentina. Their version of 'Strawberry Fields Forever' is first rate with guest vocals by Deborah Harry of Blondie and tasty horn solos set to a strict ska tempo. Even my 75 year old mother likes that one!

It should be noted that the track listing for the second CD is incorrect and that most tracks on both discs are real corkers, as we say on my planet! Los Fabulosos Cadillacs are leaders of the 'rock en espagnol' (Rock in spanish) movement and my guess is that Los Lobos have a lot to answer for and that these boys deserve the praise. You don't need to speak Spanish to enjoy this album, but you do need to know how to have....FUN!

me parece que un disco excelente ya que siempre se han identificado por su ritmo latino con mesclas de salsa y ska .. me parece que es el mejor grupo en este genero y yo recomiendo todos los cds...

I would like to recommend this cd and especially "rey azucar" to everyone who likes ritmolatino. The music really makes me happy and I can not listen to it without moving my buttom.

Since i listened this compilation i havent stopped to play it. The music elements that this latin band uses is simply awesome. you can find infinity of styles like ska, reggae, rock and a lot more... the really fans of los fabulosos cadillacs will not find a real deal buyin' it, except for the 2 unedited songs, but for all the others that want to pick a real winner grab this cd inmediately!!!!

This could be, perhaps, one of the best CD's I own. Thankfully a friend introduced me to the Cadillacs about 2 months ago and gave me the first live album of this set, Hola and I absolutely adored it. I went out and bought Vasos Vacios immediately and after falling in love with it, purchased Chau. Every song on this album is brilliant and the live sound only increases it's power. This cd for me spells content.

En este disco los cadillacs demuestran la evolución del grupo y toda la energía que imprimen a sus canciones en vivo. Este disco combina canciones de sus primeros y últimos discos. Se destaca la versión de Basta de llamarme así que contiene una mezcla de la original (Bares y fondas) con la versión de Vasos Vacíos. Otra gran canción es la fusión entre El número 2 en tu lista y Contrabando de amor, que sin duda se escucha muy bien en vivo. Les recomiendo que escuchen La versión del Sr Flavio de La Pomeña, una canción típica del folclor Argentino.

This is part 2 of their new double cd, that was recorded live from their concerts in Buenos Aires. Its very, very good. It captures the energy of the live concert and the enthusiasm of everyone at the concert, although I was a little disappointed that more songs from the Fabulosos Calavera album were not included. Other than a little letdown in the sound quality versus the studio albums, this album is still a must for cadillacs fans.

This is part 1 of their new double cd, that was recorded live from their concerts in Buenos Aires. Its very, very good. It captures the energy of the live concert and the enthusiasm of everyone at the concert, although I was a little disappointed that more songs from the Fabulosos Calavera album were not included. Other than a little letdown in the sound quality versus the studio albums, this album is still a must for cadillacs fans.

Nosotros Egoistas, a song written by Mr. Flavio for Toto, a member since the beginning who died early this year is so beautiful. Check out the remake of Padre Nuestro! Makes you wanna dance. The remakes rock! and the new ones: in one sentence: LFC are back!

"Padre Nuestro" is one of the best songs that are in this new album by LFC.
I predict it will be the next single aside from "La Luz Del Ritmo".
"La Luz Del Ritmo" is just good old LFC. With its Samba rhythms and just an over all "party time" feel. Reminds me of "El Satanico Dr. Cadillac"
Can't wait to go see them in concert here in Chicago if they ever decide to come here.
Some of the other songs are just presented in a new way. I don't quite agree on some but still love them none the less.
Absolute buy!

This album marks a turn for the different, neither better nor worse, in the geniusly intense career of what is perhaps the greatest rock band to emerge on the music scene in any language over the past 20 years. My summation of this band for those not familiar with LFC would be a hybrid of Phish meets Rock en Espannol, meets existential gloominess amidst the exhuberant shouts of carpe diem inherent in Latin Culture.
There are those that will criticize LFC for not producing more anthems, more (mas y mas) songs like Matador, Radio Criminal, Mal Bicho. But this album does have its political commentary, it simply comes in not-so-obvious forms. The listener has to look for it, figure it out. That is the gem of this album. It opens more and more on each listen.
Granted, the songs above are LFC standards, and are part of what make this band so great (the fact that they ARE politically conscious). But they are also able to combine the "poco serio" stance of countrymen Bersuit Vergarabat (another great Argentine band!) with the rabid socio/political criticism of the former and a seriousness a la Molotov all the while backing it with sound musical talent. Flavio (the bassist) is arguably one of the best bassists and the interaction of the band members is top notch. This album is innovative, literate ("Sabato" is homage to the Argentine writer, Ernesto Sabato, and perhaps, an interpretation of his masterpiece, Sobre heroes y tumbas) and at times, gloomy with a healthy dose of Argentine profundity and old world heavy temperament, backed by a group that, doubtless, enjoyed themselves making another stellar album.

... Critiques on this site seem to be polarized into one or the other direction: either they love this CD and rail against anyone that didn't like it, or they hate this CD and rail against anyone who did. In my opinion, as a fan of LFC (I also own Rey Azucar and Vasos Vacios) I can say that this album is good in a different way than either of those. This album is much
more trippy, less danceable, and more wide-ranging in styles than
any of LFC's previous work. I agree with an earlier reviewer that
it's a shame their political content has disappeared for the most
part from this one - this album has no "Matador" or "Quinto Centenario", both brilliant lyrically and musically. And not all the tracks grabbed me equally- I often skip "Surfer Calavera", but replay "Hoy Llore Cancion" enough to turn the neighbors homicidal. (The more hardcore/punk influenced stuff isn't my cup of tea anyway.)

But really, this is a hell of a listen - a journey into all kinds
of musical possibilities, and tons of fun, even if it is a little sad to miss some of the more old-school danceable tracks
and the righteous political anger of earlier LFC. For those minor drawbacks, I gave it only a 4 out of possible 5.
My advice would be to own BOTH this and Vasos Vacios, to have the full Los Fabulosos Cadillacs experience.

Este disco es la cancion del cisne de un grupo que se desintegra. LFC consiste de un monton de argentinos gronchos que oscilan entre ego y sesiones maratonicas de hacer el perico. Un disco de porqueria que solo apela al gusto de gente pelotuda que con que solo le pongas unos bongos o imbales al asunto, ya lo consacran de "maduro", o de "celebracion de world music". Contiene elementos de jazz, experimental, ruidos de mersa, pero en ningun momento atrapan el corazon o los genitales de ningun audiooyente. Una masturbacion en pesimo estilo de Zappa que no llena ni satisface y te da la impresion como que te garcaron.
Este fue el primer disco paa RCA. Quizas Sony sabia algo qye BMG no lo sabia. Y que queres, che! L'Argentina es el pais de los negocios, bola! - Sergio martelli

This album is a great mix of punk, ska, rock, and Latino sound that in my opinion is the best album I have ever bought in my entire life. Since I bought this I have been on a maddening pursuit to find more music like this.

...these guys only get better with age. It only seems natural, as these guys have been around so long, that they expand their musical flavourings. The ska and salsa of their youth still vibrates with energy, but does not allow for the depth of songwriting that began to appear with their forays into different types of music. Thankfully, where most bands fail by trying new things, these guys only get better. One need only listen to the beautiful smokiness of A Amigo J.V. or the spartan Hoy Llore Cancion, with its fantastic harmonies and percussion, to appreciate that these guys bleed music. And if you're jonesing for some of the good old stuff, just put Calaveras y Diablitos on repeat (get Hola for a killer live version, mixing in some Desmond Dekker near the end). This album makes me want to move to Buenos Aires, because there is obviously far more interesting things going on down there than there are up here.

A mi me parece que este es uno de los mejores trabajos de los Cadillacs, aunque ellos digan que es demasiado conceptual.

Si realmente te gustan los Fabulosos, este es un disco que obligatoriamente debes tener en tu colección.

This album is one of my favorites from LFC(nothing compares to VASOS VACIOS The best one!!!)Flavio's music goes far beyond what you could imagine about latin ska or whatever you wanna call it. This album is a CLASSIC!!! If you want to hear really good stuff from Argentina, what are you doing seating overthere surfing the web. BUY IT NOW!!!!!!!

Rey Azucar is a great album cause people get crazy on the floor when they listen to "Mal Bicho". Sometimes mixes of different music sound a bit artificial but the cadillacs, as a latin band, have the perfect ability to mix raggamuffin, reggae and salsa. Viva los Cadillacs !

In their lyrics Los Fabulosos Cadillacs cover a great deal of social taboos, ranging from AIDS to racism, but do so in a haunting, intelligent, if not responsible manner. The ARgentine band is not a foolish loudmouth seeker of limelight. "Mal Bicho" sets things going on the dance floor with the LFC's characteristic blend of hot mambo, ska, and rock. Other party tracks include the wonderfully nutty "Raggapunkypartyrebelde". Other highlits include a cool duet with Debbie Harry "Strwaberry Field's Forver (John Lennon)", and so many other memorable songs. Get into the rebelious spirit!

This album is really peppy - it's one of those CDs that will wake you up and get you revved up to greet the day! Los Fabulosos Cadillacs continue their original Argentine rock style in this excellent album. This is not airy pop, it's energetic, unique rock. "Mal Bicho" is their best-known song on this album, and it will not disappoint, especially if you like "Matador."

This album marks a turn for the different, neither better nor worse, in the geniusly intense career of what is perhaps the greatest rock band to emerge on the music scene in any language over the past 20 years. My summation of this band for those not familiar with LFC would be a hybrid of Phish meets Rock en Espannol, meets existential gloominess amidst the exhuberant shouts of carpe diem inherent in Latin Culture.
There are those that will criticize LFC for not producing more anthems, more (mas y mas) songs like Matador, Radio Criminal, Mal Bicho. But this album does have its political commentary, it simply comes in not-so-obvious forms. The listener has to look for it, figure it out. That is the gem of this album. It opens more and more on each listen.
Granted, the songs above are LFC standards, and are part of what make this band so great (the fact that they ARE politically conscious). But they are also able to combine the "poco serio" stance of countrymen Bersuit Vergarabat (another great Argentine band!) with the rabid socio/political criticism of the former and a seriousness a la Molotov all the while backing it with sound musical talent. Flavio (the bassist) is arguably one of the best bassists and the interaction of the band members is top notch. This album is innovative, literate ("Sabato" is homage to the Argentine writer, Ernesto Sabato, and perhaps, an interpretation of his masterpiece, Sobre heroes y tumbas) and at times, gloomy with a healthy dose of Argentine profundity and old world heavy temperament, backed by a group that, doubtless, enjoyed themselves making another stellar album.

... Critiques on this site seem to be polarized into one or the other direction: either they love this CD and rail against anyone that didn't like it, or they hate this CD and rail against anyone who did. In my opinion, as a fan of LFC (I also own Rey Azucar and Vasos Vacios) I can say that this album is good in a different way than either of those. This album is much
more trippy, less danceable, and more wide-ranging in styles than
any of LFC's previous work. I agree with an earlier reviewer that
it's a shame their political content has disappeared for the most
part from this one - this album has no "Matador" or "Quinto Centenario", both brilliant lyrically and musically. And not all the tracks grabbed me equally- I often skip "Surfer Calavera", but replay "Hoy Llore Cancion" enough to turn the neighbors homicidal. (The more hardcore/punk influenced stuff isn't my cup of tea anyway.)

But really, this is a hell of a listen - a journey into all kinds
of musical possibilities, and tons of fun, even if it is a little sad to miss some of the more old-school danceable tracks
and the righteous political anger of earlier LFC. For those minor drawbacks, I gave it only a 4 out of possible 5.
My advice would be to own BOTH this and Vasos Vacios, to have the full Los Fabulosos Cadillacs experience.

Este disco es la cancion del cisne de un grupo que se desintegra. LFC consiste de un monton de argentinos gronchos que oscilan entre ego y sesiones maratonicas de hacer el perico. Un disco de porqueria que solo apela al gusto de gente pelotuda que con que solo le pongas unos bongos o imbales al asunto, ya lo consacran de "maduro", o de "celebracion de world music". Contiene elementos de jazz, experimental, ruidos de mersa, pero en ningun momento atrapan el corazon o los genitales de ningun audiooyente. Una masturbacion en pesimo estilo de Zappa que no llena ni satisface y te da la impresion como que te garcaron.
Este fue el primer disco paa RCA. Quizas Sony sabia algo qye BMG no lo sabia. Y que queres, che! L'Argentina es el pais de los negocios, bola! - Sergio martelli

This album is a great mix of punk, ska, rock, and Latino sound that in my opinion is the best album I have ever bought in my entire life. Since I bought this I have been on a maddening pursuit to find more music like this.

...these guys only get better with age. It only seems natural, as these guys have been around so long, that they expand their musical flavourings. The ska and salsa of their youth still vibrates with energy, but does not allow for the depth of songwriting that began to appear with their forays into different types of music. Thankfully, where most bands fail by trying new things, these guys only get better. One need only listen to the beautiful smokiness of A Amigo J.V. or the spartan Hoy Llore Cancion, with its fantastic harmonies and percussion, to appreciate that these guys bleed music. And if you're jonesing for some of the good old stuff, just put Calaveras y Diablitos on repeat (get Hola for a killer live version, mixing in some Desmond Dekker near the end). This album makes me want to move to Buenos Aires, because there is obviously far more interesting things going on down there than there are up here.