Serú Girán (album)
1978 studio album by Serú Girán
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Serú Girán is the debut album by the eponymous band, brainchild of Charly García.[1] It was recorded partly in Brazil and in the United States, and was released in 1978.
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| Released | November 1978 | |||
| Genres | Symphonic rock, progressive rock | |||
| Length | 30:46 | |||
| Label | Music Hall | |||
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Although initially poorly received by critics and fans, in part due to its unconventional symphonic rock influences, the album is now considered[by whom?] one of the finest progressive rock albums in Spanish, containing many Argentine rock standards.
Track listing
- All songs written and composed by Charly García, except where noted.
Side one
- "Eiti-Leda" - 7:05
- "El Mendigo en el Andén" [The Beggar on the Platform] (David Lebón, Charly García) - 3:53
- "Separata" - 1:36
- "Autos, Jets, Aviones, Barcos" [Cars, Jets, Planes, Boats] - 4:15
Side two
- "Serú Girán" - 6:55
- "Seminare" - 3:27
- "Voy a Mil" [I'm Going at a Thousand] (David Lebón, Charly García) - 3:06
- "Cosmigonón" (David Lebón) - 1:33
Personnel
- Charly García – piano, Yamaha CP-70 Electric grand piano, Minimoog, string synthesizer, acoustic guitar, lead vocals (on "Eiti-Leda", "Separata" and "Serú Girán")
- David Lebón – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, lead vocals (except on "Eiti-Leda", "Separata" and "Cosmigonon")
- Pedro Aznar – electric and fretless bass, backing vocals
- Oscar Moro – drums, percussion
