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| A Contraluz | ||||
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| Released | October 2004 | |||
| Recorded | March–April 2004 | |||
| Genre | Rock, ska | |||
| Length | 57:07 | |||
| Label | Universal Music | |||
| Producer | Gustavo Santaolalla | |||
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