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01. Loving Darks - Complicado
02. Loving Darks - No Quiero Llegar A Viejo
03. Loving Darks - El Adivino
04. Loving Darks - Mi Imposible
05. Loving Darks - Ven Debajo De Mi Bote
06. Loving Darks - A Través De Las Lágrimas
07. Loving Darks - Psicosis
08. Loving Darks - Vino Dulce
09. Loving Darks - Conexión
10. Loving Darks - Llámame
11. Loving Darks - Algo De Títere
12. Loving Darks - Toad
ARTIST
TITLE
Los Amantes Oscuros
FORMAT
LP

LABEL
CATALOG #
MR 498LP MR 498LP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
4/10/2026

For some strange reason -- surely related to the country's extreme conditions, its high altitude, and the influence of huayno -- Bolivian recordings are truly unique and fascinating. A multitude of bands sprang up under the influence of groups -- mainly British -- that dominated the international charts. From the ashes of two of Bolivia's most important seminal bands, Los Black Byrds and The Turtles, two new groups fundamental to the history of Bolivian rock would be born: the mythical Climax and the legendary Loving Darks. Los Amantes Oscuros brings together for the first time on vinyl the recordings this band made between 1968 and 1969, originally released across three EPs on the local Lyra label. Their repertoire is packed with covers such as "El Adivino," a sped-up reinterpretation of "Fortune Teller," or even "Algo de títere," a reworking of "Jumpin' Jack Flash." They also adapt the classic "Call Me" by Tony Hatch and "Toad" by Cream, from whom they borrow the cover of one of their most iconic albums for the artwork of their EP Complicado. In fact, "Complicado" -- a proto-punk version of the Rolling Stones' "Complicated" and their signature track -- is a perfect example of how a Bolivian band could outdo the British giants in attitude and power. Their importance lies in having paved the way for new sounds, styles, and aesthetics within a still-emerging scene. This compilation is a joint release with the Peruvian label Rey Record and includes an insert with notes on the band's history. First time vinyl reissue.