El mandato es un álbum de El Reloj lanzado en 1973. Grabado en Grabado en los estudios de RCA en Buenos Aires, Argentina, durante 1973.. Producción a cargo de El Reloj. Escuchalo completo en LyricStream.
El mandato was the debut single of the Argentine band El Reloj, released in 1973. The song reflects the hard rock progressive style that would characterize the group, with lyrics of social and political content. It was recorded at RCA studios in Buenos Aires, where the band began to forge its distinctive sound. The single had a moderate reception in the underground scene of the time.
The main track combines powerful guitar riffs with tempo changes and complex structures, typical of progressive rock. Willy Quiroga's voice stands out for its energy and rawness, while the rhythm section holds a solid foundation. There are no additional songs on this single, as it was released as A-side and B-side with the same track in different versions.
Although it was not a massive hit, El mandato laid the groundwork for El Reloj's sound and their subsequent debut album. It is considered a cult classic among followers of 1970s Argentine rock. The song is still performed live by the band at their shows.