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En El Maravilloso Mundo De Ingesón is the fifth and final album by The Speakers, a pioneering Colombian rock band active in the 1960s. Released in 1968, this album is widely regarded as one of the first psychedelic rock albums from Latin America and a groundbreaking work in Colombian rock history.

The album features an experimental approach, incorporating backward recordings, spoken word passages, sound effects, and unconventional structures, reflecting the influence of bands like The Beatles and Pink Floyd. The lyrics are introspective and surreal, adding to its mystique. The title refers to "Ingesón," a recording studio in Bogotá where the album was produced.

Due to its avant-garde nature and limited original pressing, En El Maravilloso Mundo De Ingesón became a highly sought-after collector's item and remains a cult classic in the psychedelic rock genre.

Track listing:

• A1 Por La Mañana 2:39
• A2 Oda A La Gente Mediocre 3:07
• A3 Hay Un Extraño Esperando En La Puerta 1:48
• A4 Si La Guerra Es Buen Negocio, Invierte A Tus Hijos 2:13
• A5 Reflejos De La Olla 3:00
• A6 Historia De Un Loto Que Floreció En Otoño 3:27
• B1 Niños 2:09
• B2 No Como Antes 2:46
• B3 La Banda Le Hace A Ud. Caer En Cuenta Que... 2:40
• B4 Nosotros, Nuestra Arcadia, Nuestra Hermenita Pequeña. Gracias Por Los Buenos Ratos. 2:49
• B5 Un Sueño Mágico 2:06
• B6 Psalmo Siglo XX, Era De La Destrucción 2:36