| Fundamental | ||||
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| Released | January 26, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1998 at Southern Recordings Atlanta, Georgia | |||
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| Length | 46:52 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | Gustavo Santaolalla | |||
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Fundamental is the second studio album by Puerto Rican progressive metal band Puya. Released in 1999, it is their first release on an international label (MCA).
The musical style of Fundamental encompasses genres such as thrash metal, [2] [1] punk rock, [2] salsa [2] and jazz, [2] as well as alternative rock and rap. [1] The album has also been classified as progressive metal. [2]
All songs by Ramon Ortiz and Harold Hopkins Miranda.
*The tracks "Mire Niño" and "Ventana" were available on some international releases of the album which featured slightly different track listings.
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