Lechuga Zafiro - Desde los oídos de un sapo (2024)
Lechuga Zafiro's debut album, Desde los oídos de un sapo (From the Ears of a Toad), released on October 18, 2024, via TraTraTrax Records, is a groundbreaking exploration of Latin electronic and experimental club music. The Uruguayan producer, known as Pablo de Vargas, utilizes an array of field recordings—including sounds from toads, birds, sea lions, and various natural materials—collected across South and Central America, China, and Portugal. These organic elements are intricately woven into the album's seven tracks, creating a unique sonic landscape that defies conventional genre classifications. Critics praise the album's innovative sound design and its ability to blend natural acoustics with digitally manipulated rhythms, resulting in a listening experience that is both immersive and avant-garde. Tracks like "Oreja Ácida" and "Botellharpa" exemplify this fusion, offering complex, syncopated beats that challenge traditional club music structures. Overall, Desde los oídos de un sapo is celebrated as a testament to the creative potential of integrating environmental sounds into electronic music, marking a significant contribution to the genre's evolution.
Genre: Latin Electronic
Country: Uruguay
Final Verdict: 55% (Forgettable Album)
Yearly Ranking: 956th / 995
Highlight: Desde los oídos de un sapo
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