Mediocampo [LP]

Jaime Roos - Mediocampo [LP]

Mediocampo (1984), Jaime Roos's fifth album concludes an unintentional trilogy that began with Aquello (1981) and continued with Siempre son las cuatro (1982). It is the bright side of the series, a groundbreaking album that has become a classic, perhaps the most prestigious and well-known work of his discography. Mediocampo is as daring and experimental as his previous two works, but with much more direct and accessible communication, achieving an almost perfect distillation of his artistic vision. Today, many of its songs are an essential part of Montevideo's cultural soundtrack. The album's sound, aligned with international trends of the 1980s, made Mediocampo the gateway to Jaime Roos's universe for a younger audience approaching music through rock. Its proposal was unique and deeply Uruguayan, yet it incorporated elements that resonated with a public accustomed to Anglo-Saxon pop. The albums Aquello and Siempre son las cuatro, despite being very different works, share a focus on the Beatles-inspired pop song structure, stylistic diversity, and a search for popular roots. A1. Durazo y Convención _x000D_ A2. Victoria Abaracón_x000D_ A3. Luces en el Calabró_x000D_ A4. Si piensas en mí_x000D_ A5. Tal vez Cheché_x000D_ B1. Los futuros murguistas_x000D_ B2. Nunca fuiste al cine_x000D_ B3. Una vez más_x000D_ B4. Pirucho