Born in the neighborhood of Barracas, Gustavo Adrian Cerati was consolidated as the Argentine referent of Latin American rock. The immense popularity of soda Stereo allowed, in the 1980s and early 1990s, to transcend national borders and renew popular music in the region. His solo career debuted in 1993, with the release of “Yellow Love”, was the starting point of his most personal work. After the band cycle, Cerati’s solo production was in constant search. Each album is a professional and life stage of the singer.
His death in 2014, turned towards massive recognition and the consecration of Argentine rock legend. Although his work, within soda Stereo, I always aim for a wide audience, the creative path of his personal albums had introspective and experimental characteristics. Five albums of his own creation exemplify that path of growth and discovery of the musician who came into the world on August 11, 1959.
yellow love (1993)
The debut album was an omen that soda Stereo his days were numbered. The album marks his debut as a solo artist, and also as the father of Benito Cerati. Living in Chilialong with the model Cecilia Amenabar that she was pregnant with her firstborn, the production focused on romance, from freshness. The yellow color highlighted the luminosity of the lyrics and the early paternal stage of the musician. “I take you to take me” was the most popular song on the album, with the lyrical participation of his wife, he had his tour of his remembered video clip.
Puff (1999)
Fundamental album of Latin American rock. A creative and ambitious work that revealed Cerati’s solo talent. With nuances derived from electronic music, without neglecting the sound of the guitars, it was the basis for his future productions, fostering collaboration with musicians and sound professionals. The album not only boosted the individual career, but also closed the hope of a reunion with the rest of his old band. “Bridge”, “deceive” Y “immoral ride”, are some of the 15 most recognized songs of the singer-songwriter’s work.
Always is today (2002)
Rated by many as “Cerati’s electronic record”, is the most experimental from the sound. With 17 songs and a total duration of 70 minutes, “Always is today“It was his most extensive work. The work with samplers changed the perspective compared to his previous productions. “Impossible things”, “Artifact” Y “karaoke”, were the main rotation themes of the album, which was characterized by a musical sophistication.
Here we go (2006)
The return to rock came with There we go. A solid production that impacted the mass public and, probably, the album that has the most popular songs of his individual stage. The guitars return to the center of the scene, with a neat and balanced handling of distortion. “Crime”, “Bye” Y “I stay here” were the topics that stand out in the taste of his followers.
Natural force (2009)
Following the line of the previous album, rock is present but without ceasing to seduce with other genres. Gustavo Cerati’s latest musical work focuses on a forceful sound, accompanied by more personal lyrics and a certain introspection. “Deja vu” Y “Rapture”, are the most remembered. The launch tour for “Fuerza natural” was the epilogue of this magnificent production, which left a musical legacy for the entire continent.
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