Los Granaderos Bailan A la Luz de la Luna

Released in 1988 on the Uruguayan label Orfeo, Los Granaderos Bailan A la Luz de la Luna stands as a notable entry in the discography of Pollo Piriz. The album emerged during a period of significant cultural transition in Uruguay, following the restoration of democracy in the mid-1980s, which fostered a resurgence of creative expression and artistic exploration in the local music scene. Piriz, a multifaceted artist recognized for his contribution to the development of contemporary Uruguayan popular music, utilized this record to blend traditional influences with the experimental textures characteristic of the era's regional songcraft.

The album's design and sound were crafted to capture an atmospheric, almost nocturnal quality, reflective of its title, which translates to The Grenadiers Dance by the Moonlight. The production emphasizes a careful arrangement of instrumentation that highlights Piriz’s approach to composition—one that bridges the gap between folklore and modern pop sensibility. Upon its release, the record was received by the local music community as a sophisticated work that favored artistic depth over commercial artifice, cementing Piriz's reputation as a thoughtful voice within the Orfeo label's esteemed catalog.