Released 20 years ago
Amar es combatir
Maná · 2006
61 min · 13 tracks · rock en español
Dynamic rock rhythms blend with heartfelt lyrics, creating anthems of love and resilience that resonate deeply within Latin alternative music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Manda una señal Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Labios compartidos — This track stands out for its infectious melody and exploration of love's complexities, blending vulnerability with catchy hooks that exemplify the band's emotional depth.
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Bendita tu luz — A fan favorite, this song captures a sense of gratitude through its uplifting lyrics and rhythmic energy, showcasing the band’s ability to blend personal reflection with universal themes.
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Ojalá pudiera borrarte — This poignant ballad highlights the band's lyrical prowess with its heartfelt narrative about longing and heartbreak, resonating strongly with listeners' experiences.
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Combatiente — The title track encapsulates themes of resilience and fighting against adversity, making it an anthem for empowerment that aligns with the album's overarching message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends dynamic rock with heartfelt themes, showcasing strong craftsmanship but lacking some cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo energy, while the subsequent tracks introduce varying dynamics and slower tempos.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- heartfelt melodies for connection
- uplifting vibes for gatherings
- reflective moments with friends
- emotional hooks that resonate
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Maná's status in Latin music with commercial success and critical recognition.
- Themes
- shared love· passionate pleas· socially conscious rock
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Amar es combatir is Maná's sixth studio album, following their commercially successful record, Revolución de Amor. By this point, the band had solidified their status as leading figures in the Latin rock scene, known for their ability to fuse rock with traditional Latin sounds and poignant storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Los Bukis· La Oreja de Van Gogh· Héroes del Silencio
Tracklist
- 1 Manda una señal Start here 5:10
- 2 Labios compartidos 5:20
- 3 Ojalá pudiera borrarte 4:57
- 4 Arráncame el corazón 4:46
- 5 Tengo muchas alas 4:34
- 6 Dime luna 4:52
- 7 Bendita tu luz 4:26
- 8 Tú me salvaste 4:21
- 9 Combatiente 4:39
- 10 El viaje (dub) 4:18
- 11 El rey tiburón 4:53
- 12 Somos mar y arena 4:44
- 13 Relax 4:16
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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