Producers: Gustavo Santaolalla, Anibal Kerpel, Cafe Tacuba.
Digitally remastered by Tom Baker (Precision Mastering).
The most dynamic band in the Rock en Espanol movement, Caf‚ Tacuba excels at creating an inventive, restless sound that draws from a wide variety of Latin music and incorporates heavy doses of alternative rock and electronica. This 2001 collection presents a well-selected overview of the Mexico City-based ensemble's first four outings, starting with tracks from Tacuba's ambitious 1999 double album, REVES/YOSOY, and proceeding in reverse chronological order to songs from the group's '92 self-titled debut.
Many of these tunes are produced by lauded Argentine musician Gustavo Santaolalla, who gives Caf‚ Tacuba's eclectic pop/rock experiments an atmospheric sheen (not unlike that found on Daniel Lanois's studio work), and often lends his own distinctive acoustic guitar playing to the mix. Highlights of TIEMPO TRANSCURRIDO include the propulsive "La Locomotora," a deft take on Juan Luis Guerra's hit "Ojalo Que Llueva Caf‚," the funky "El Ciclon," and the gentle, breezy "Maria." While fans will likely own most of this material, the compilation is perfect for those seeking to sample the adventurous aesthetic of Caf‚ Tacuba.
