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Enanitos Verdes - Best Songs

A Selection of Classic Latin Rock Hits from The Argentinian Band

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Enanitos Verdes is one of the most influential bands in the history of Rock en Espanol. The extensive and timeless repertoire produced by this Argentinian band is a solid proof of that. From "Lamento Boliviano" to "La Muralla Verde," the following selection features the best songs Enanitos Verdes produced during the glorious time when Latin Rock evolved into one of the most powerful genres in Latin music.

10. "Lamento Boliviano"

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"Lamento Boliviano" marked a very important step in the musical evolution of the band, which by the 1990s was already playing melodies with a more sophisticated sound. This track belongs to the popular 1994 album Big Bang.

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9. "Tu Carcel"

Although "Tu Carcel" is originally one of the most popular songs produced by the legendary Mexican music band Los Bukis, this Rock version became one of the best tracks of the Enanitos Verdes repertoire. "Tu Carcel" is another song that reflects the band's interest of exploring and venturing into new styles.

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8. "Tus Viejas Cartas"

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This single is one of the hits included in 1986 breakthrough album Contrarreloj. "Tus Viejas Cartas" has been one of the most enduring romantic songs ever produced by the band, and its melody has that flavor of the soft Rock that was produced back in the 1980s.

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7. "Luz De Dia"

Defined by a soft melody, "Luz De Dia" offers the sophisticate song Enanitos Verdes incorporated into their 1999 album Nectar. This is another of the most popular romantic tracks produced by this Argentinian band.

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6. "Igual Que Ayer"

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In terms of its melody, I believe "Igual Que Ayer" is one of the most pleasant tracks ever produced by Enanitos Verdes. Again, this song offers the sophisticated song the band consolidated through the 1990s. "Igual Que Ayer" was a hit song included in the 1992 album with the same name.

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5. "Amigos"

This is one of the most meaningful tracks ever produced by Enanitos Verdes. Besides its sweet melody, "Amigos" offers nice lyrics about the feeling of friendship. This song is full of beautiful sentences such as this one: "Si hay algo que esconder o algo que decir, siempre sera un amigo el primero en saber" (If there's something to hide or say, a friend will be always the first one to know about it).

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4. "Por El Resto"

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This song is definitely a 1980s track. The simple, rough sound of the drums and the unique musical background provided by the synthesizer are clear indications of that unique sound. This fast-paced tune belong to the band's third album Habitaciones Extranas.

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3. "Te Vi En Un Tren"

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This is another song offering a very pleasant sound to it. It is a very simple track dealing with the always inspiring topic of love at first sight. "Te Vi En Un Tren" is one of the most popular tracks included in the 1987 album Habitaciones Extranas.

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2. "El Extrano De Pelo Largo"

"El Extrano De Pelo Largo" offers a very well defined Rock sound, which is exhilarating from beginning to end. In terms of its lyrics, this is also one of the most unique songs produced by this Argentinian band. It talks about a strange guy with long hair whose 'weirdness' is the result of the love story he never had.

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1. "La Muralla Verde"

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"La Muralla Verde" is probably the most famous song ever produced by Enanitos Verdes. This track is definitely an essential song of the Rock en Espanol movement that took by storm Latin America during the 1980s. Its Rock melody is fast and injected with a vibrant electric guitar playing throughout the whole song. A classic tune from the hit album Contrarreloj.

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