This CD is worth the purchase even for one song alone, and that is "En la Cuidad de la Furia." It is one of those powerfully moving and imaginatively soul piercing songs. It is at once timeless and an era piece. The sound that made the 80s great. If you love 80s this is definitely a great purchase because it is literally a lesson in 80s stylizing -running through the decade in modern rock mode song by song of smarty and sometimes downright erotic lyrics.

Soda Stereo is a band of legendary caliber. Their music is timeless and true to rock 'n' roll. Their youthful experimentalism early on is much like U2's earliest works and each song is a gem of integrity poking through their classic Argentine cockiness. Their overconfidence may perhaps be the very element that allowed their roots to grow firmly into legendary rock soil. Their later work demonstrates maturity and a music all their own, unmatched and worthy of accolades.

If you like your music darker and more "modern" check out their "Unplugged" also known as "Comfort y música para volar". If that isn't 'experimental' enough for you try one of Gustavo Ceratti's solo works "Amor Amarillo". If you are a Rock en Español collector definitely get your hands on "El Ultimo Concierto" A and B, it will make you weep that you weren't there to experience it yourself or that it cannot be relived because they gave good live. ;)

Soda Stereo is for music lovers despite what their name may evoke.

Soda Stereo is one of the best spanish rock acts ever, and this CD compiles all of their greatest hits. It's a must for all Spanish rock fans, and for all fans in need of an introduction to this amazing music genre. I also recommend their MTV unplugged and Dynamo.

Soda Stereo was perhaps the least-appreciated new wave group of the 80s, perhaps because they sang in Argentinean Spanish instead of English, yet they were one of the best 80s bands of all, ranking up there with U2, Madonna and Depeche Mode. On this, their anthology, they bring a retrospective of their varying styles, which were (in order): Ska, New Wave/Funk, more New Wave, hard rock, and finally grunge. Gustavo Cerati was- and still is- a musical genius: if you speak Spanish, you'll understand the ingenuity of his lyrics. If you don't own any Soda Stereo, be SURE to buy this album: it's cheap and it's great!

Spanning from 1983 to 1994, the tracks on this collection acutely illustrate how a band can grow and evolve. The earliest tracks are neurotic fun; imagine early Police songs fronted by a caffeinated David Byrne with some RHCP inflections on a predominantly fast-paced Two-Tone ska beat. All of the early tracks are uniformly superb and fun. As the 1980s wear on, touches of South America begin to be assimilated into the sound (listen to the Andean flutes on "Cuando Pase el Temblor"). Then, pop sensibilities shine on "Persiana Americana" and "Profugos," as both tracks are immediately catchy and have a lot of replay value.

Disc 2 begins with "En la Ciudad de la Furia," a track that boasts both atmospherics and funky guitar lines. It's a product of the 80s, and we love it for that. But tracks like "Picnic en el 4to. B" show the band tinkering with a sunnier production and janglier guitars (something hitherto unseen). As the disc wears on, we see the band stretching itself into unknown territories. Some tracks begin with piano-based moodyness and then plunge into disco histrionics. The tropical funk of Mundo de Quimeras boasts a more Carribbean flavour than the UK-ska of their early days. "De Musica Ligera" has got to be the most conventional rock track on the whole disc. The last portion of the discs descends into a semi-predictable state that is bereft of the spiky youthfulness on the first disc. But there are still surprises, like "No Necesito Verte (Para Saberlo)," which has an instrumentation that is essentially hip-hop.

As you can tell, I enjoyed disc 1 more than disc 2. It's pop value is easier to appreciate it, and the tracks stay embedded in your head for days. Disc 2 is where a great deal of the evolution takes place. Mid-tempo rockers, funk forays and random experiments all pepper this substancially less catchy disc.

Overall, however, I consider this set to be essential. The breadth that this band managed to tackle is completely impressive, and this document proves Soda Stereo's musical worth. Not only were they extensive in terms of incorporating things into their sound, but they did it with a finesse and skill that's totally unbeatable. Buy it now, and you won't regret it.

Es exactamente lo que anduve buscando por muchisimo tiempo,la seleccion de canciones es increible,mejor aun practica! sobretodo portatil para quien no quiere andar cargando con la coleccion completa sin perderse sus mas grandes exitos.