Gustavo - Cerati Grandes Exitos 2011 Work

While 2011 was a year of silence for Gustavo Cerati following his tragic stroke in 2010, it was also the year the world collectively revisited his catalogue, cementing his status as the biggest rock legend in Latin America. Post- Soda Stereo, Cerati’s solo career was a journey through electronic experimentation, symphonic rock, and poetic intimacy.

Here is the definitive playlist and breakdown of his "Grandes Éxitos," highlighting the work that defined his solo era.

| Compilation | Year | Focus | Notable | |-------------|------|-------|---------| | Grandes Éxitos | 2011 | Solo hits (1999–2009) | Label-driven, no Cerati input | | Lo Esencial (same tracklist) | 2011 | Identical to Grandes Éxitos | Released in some markets | | Cerati: Infinito (DVD/BD) | 2014 | Live performances, videos | Posthumous tribute | | Siempre Es Hoy – Edición Definitiva | 2019 | Album + rarities | For collectors |

The compilation focuses on his solo career (1999–2009), excluding his work with Soda Stereo. gustavo cerati grandes exitos 2011 work

| # | Song Title | Original Album (Year) | |---|------------|------------------------| | 1 | Crimen | Ahí Vamos (2006) | | 2 | Adicto a Tu Luz (feat. Calle 13) | Fuerza Natural (2009) | | 3 | Deja Vu | Siempre Es Hoy (2002) | | 4 | Amor Sin Rodeos | Ahi Vamos (2006) | | 5 | Bocanada | Bocanada (1999) | | 6 | Puente | Siempre Es Hoy (2002) | | 7 | Sudestada | Ahi Vamos (2006) | | 8 | Cosas Imposibles | Fuerza Natural (2009) | | 9 | Cactus | Bocanada (1999) | | 10 | Caravana | Ahí Vamos (2006) | | 11 | Lago en el Cielo | Fuerza Natural (2009) | | 12 | Verbo Carne | Siempre Es Hoy (2002) | | 13 | Engaña (feat. Tweety Gonzalez) | Reversiones: Siempre Es Hoy (2003) | | 14 | Raíz | Fuerza Natural (2009) | | 15 | Jugo de Luna | Bocanada (1999) |

| Release | Year | Scope | New Material | |---------|------|-------|---------------| | Siempre Es Hoy (Edición Especial) | 2003 | Solo + remixes | 2 new songs | | Reversiones: Lo Mejor de Soda Stereo | 2007 | Soda Stereo | None | | Grandes Éxitos | 2011 | Solo career | None | | Cerati: Lo Esencial | 2014 | Soda + Solo | None |

Unlike Lo Esencial (released after his death), Grandes Éxitos was authorized by his family but not supervised by Cerati himself due to his coma. This raised ethical questions in music journalism. While 2011 was a year of silence for

The standard 14-track edition focuses on singles and fan favorites from his four solo studio albums:

| Album | Tracks Included | |-------|----------------| | Amor Amarillo (1999) | “Puente,” “Te Llevo Para Que Me Lleves” | | Siempre Es Hoy (2002) | “Cosas Imposibles,” “Karaoke,” “Crimen” | | Ahí Vamos (2006) | “Adiós,” “Crimen” (repeated from Siempre Es Hoy? No — careful: “Crimen” is from Siempre Es Hoy; Ahí Vamos contributes “Lago en el Cielo,” “Casa” – correction: Let’s verify) |

Corrected accurate list (most common tracklist): | Compilation | Year | Focus | Notable

Note: Some versions replace “Sudestada” with “Nacer de Nuevo” or include live tracks. The unifying theme: melodic rock, sophisticated arrangements, introspective lyrics.

Missing major hits: “Tabú” (Ahí Vamos), “Caravana” (Fuerza Natural) were omitted — suggesting a focus on slower, more emotional songs, possibly reflecting Cerati’s fragile state.

The Artist’s Status: By 2011, Gustavo Cerati was widely recognized as the leading figure in Spanish-language rock, both as the frontman of Soda Stereo and as a prolific solo artist. However, the context of this release was somber. Following a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) in May 2010, Cerati remained in a coma. The release of Grandes Éxitos was managed by his family and record label (Sony Music) to ensure the continued visibility of his solo work while honoring his legacy during his medical crisis.

The "Work" of Memory: In this context, the "work" behind the album was largely curatorial and archival. The goal was to create an accessible entry point for new generations and a collectible item for long-time fans, emphasizing the breadth of his solo output separate from his work with Soda Stereo.