This Argentine trio has spellbound me ever since I first heard their music while in Costa Rica in 1986. This semi-unplugged set offers up alternate versions of many of their past tunes -- not only are many quite different, they are in some cases much better! "Angel Eléctrico" ("Electric Angel") is the best example -- its provocative bass line dominates a subdued (compared to the original version) vocals; "Un Misil en mi Placard" ("A Missile in my Closet" -- don't ask) is pure aural joy with its authoritative acoustic guitars; "Té Para 3" ("Tea for 3") proves lead-man Gustavo Cerati even *more* a genius; and lastly, even "Entre Canibales'" ("Between Cannibals") refit proves more enjoyable than its Canción Animal album version. "Sonoman" may leave you wondering how this album gets an "Unplugged" in the title (it's an all-synth blastaway pounder), but since it totally rocks, you won't care! This is one of Soda's best-ever compilations.

I'm not sure what the reviewer ... meant by "rather limited repertoire". If anything, this CD shows the opposite... the wide range that Soda Stereo is capable of. It is a very texturally rich and varied record. It demostrates what many already know... Cerati is quite possibly one of the most underrated and talented songwriters in the western hemisphere It is sad that the fact he writes in spanish limits his exposure. To those of us that have followed Soda Stereo through their long and fruitful career, this recording is not a revelation. It is, however, a delight. It was definitely a nice going away present... soon after this the band called it quits. My favorite CD to play on my headphones when I want to float away for a little while.

This MTV unplugged album represents musical masterpiece from one of the best Spanish language rock groups of the past twenty years. The Argentinian based rock group Soda Stereo's music is rhythmic, jazzy, hauntingly beautiful, and ultimately different than most of what we hear on the English language pop/rock/jazz stations. This particular live album is one of the better live rock albums I have ever heard. The combination of acoustic and electric guitars along with many other instruments, sounds, and special effects provide an exotic musical landscape of jazz and rock tunes that will haunt your musical imagination forever. I was introduced to this band's music years ago while in Mexico when I entered my Spanish pop/rock music phase. I have listened to so many thousands of songs and groups in my lifetime including all genres from classic rock, progressive rock, pop, new wave, new age, R&B, classical orchestral, renaissance, Irish folk, hard rock, heavy metal, Spanish pop/rock/jazz, rap (yes even rap), hip-hop, club dance, etc. etc. etc. I have heard and listened to it all. You might be familiar with Spanish language rock groups such as Mana. This music is similar but this group is more jazzy, more experimental, and more raw. I had collected at least thirty Spanish language pop/rock albums during the late 1990s and this was one of my favorites. The songs on this album and the performances are absolutely incredible and they transcend language and time the way many great English language rock albums by groups such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Pink Floyd have through the years. From the echoing electric jazz guitar of the opening song "En la Ciudad de La Furia", to the Latin pop rhythm and beat of "Entre Canibales", and the progressive and Pink Floyd-ish "Sonoman" and "Planeador" I promise you that this rock album is unlike anything you have ever experienced. Unfortunately after leaving a two decade legacy of unforgettable and timeless Spanish rock based musical work Soda Stereo's members disbanded in 1997. If you are a musical enthusiast who is not afraid to venture out and explore listening to many different kinds of music and you enjoy progressive rock and jazz then this album by Soda Stereo is an absolute must have since it represents some of the most amazing music I have ever heard coming from one of the best and most influential Spanish language rock groups of the 1980s and 1990s.

Este disco es sorprendente. Tiene más contenido que ningún unplugged que alla escuchado antes. Este y el de Nirvana son mis favoritos. Hay de todo, incluso guitarras eléctricas. Lo más interesante de este albúm son los arreglos de las canciones. Por ejemplo, Entre Canibales y Un Misil en Mi Placard estan muy cambiadas pero suenan definitivamente mejor que las anteriores. Increible el nuevo solo de Te Para 3, la da un toque de sensibilidad a la canción. En resumen, un album increíble. Por algo es el favorito de Bossio.

Superb stuff! A great selection of Soda Stereo songs, not even remotely unplugged and who would want it to be?? Ciudad de la furia is incredible and its worth buying for this version alone.