Back in the day, the band employed a concept so compelling that it cemented their standing in the Ibero-American scene, positioning them as standard-bearers for the experimental rock emerging from Argentina. Both the themes and the sound represented a significant step forward—largely thanks to the production work of Andrew Weiss, fresh from producing the indie band Ween. His influence was palpable; the band finally achieved a professional sound, perfectly suiting distinctive tracks like "Gronchótica," "Cybernecia," "Coyarama," "Calmática," "Su Ciervo," and the curious "Perfume Casino."
It was a powerful album, rich in soundscapes that—far from being frightening—commanded attention. The record traversed genres including psychedelia, lounge, bossa nova, heavy metal, indie rock, and even a foray into hip-hop, all seasoned with electronic music. This was no accident; the band had already been experimenting with their "Trance Zomba" sound. Furthermore, a generational shift was underway in Argentine rock, bringing a wave of innovative acts, and "Dopadromo" naturally drew inspiration from that environment.
Despite this evolution, the band never lost its underground essence. This allowed them the freedom to incorporate a sonic aesthetic that might not have worked for others; remaining outside the mainstream and free from industry constraints gave them the unique identity and style for which they would become known. The lyrics referenced B-movies and musicals, showcasing the wide array of phrases and terms characteristic of Dárgelos’s writing. Four singles were released from the album, starting with "Viva Satana"—a curious track featuring string arrangements and a rock sound that foreshadowed the direction their music would take in later years. The song tells a story honoring the famous Tura Satana, the Japanese-American actress who starred in the cult classic "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" ...inspired by B-movie director Russ Meyer. Next came "El Médium," a track blending indie rock and electronica with an equally bizarre video; according to Dárgelos, they had wanted to film it during the F1 Grand Prix in Argentina, but that didn't work out, so they shot it elsewhere while keeping the car theme. Then came the raucous "Su Ciervo"—one of the strangest and most curious songs the band ever released, and one of the first to get significant airplay on MTV Latin America. Yet, if that was surprising, the look on our faces when the band released "Perfume Casino" was something else entirely: a refined, carefully crafted Bossa-style track. Even in the video, the band looked elegant, paying close attention to every chord, with a well-groomed Dárgelos singing in the style of 1970s vocalists—a video as peculiar as the song itself was at the time.
Critics praised the album which became a benchmark not only for the band but for the new wave of Argentine rock; they carved out a space for themselves in the scene and gradually rose in fame and recognition. The album is undoubtedly essential to the band's sonic catalog and fundamental to understanding their nature.






