Serú Girán is the debut album by the eponymous band, brainchild of Charly García (his fourth and last band). It was recorded partly in Brazil and in the United States, and was released in 1978.

Serú Girán
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 1978
GenreSymphonic rock, progressive rock
Length30:46
LabelMusic Hall
Serú Girán chronology
Serú Girán
(1978)
La Grasa de las Capitales
(1979)

Although initially poorly received by critics and fans, in part due to its unconventional symphonic rock influences, the album is now considered one of the finest progressive rock albums in Spanish, containing many Argentine rock standards.

Track listing

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  • All songs written and composed by Charly García, except where noted.

Side one

  1. "Eiti-Leda" - 7:05
  2. "El Mendigo en el Andén" [The Beggar on the Platform] (David Lebón, Charly García) - 3:53
  3. "Separata" - 1:36
  4. "Autos, Jets, Aviones, Barcos" [Cars, Jets, Planes, Boats] - 4:15

Side two

  1. "Serú Girán" - 6:55
  2. "Seminare" - 3:27
  3. "Voy a Mil" [I'm Going at a Thousand] (David Lebón, Charly García) - 3:06
  4. "Cosmigonón" (David Lebón) - 1:33

Personnel

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