Top tracks — play these first
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Un día sin ti (Spending My Time) Start here — establishes the emotional core of the record
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Un día sin ti — The opening track translates the band's classic sound into Spanish while maintaining emotional depth, setting the tone for the entire album.
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No sé si es amor — This rendition of 'It Must Have Been Love' captures the essence of longing and regret, making it resonate deeply with listeners in this new context.
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Habla el corazón — 'Listen to Your Heart' transforms into an intimate plea in Spanish, showcasing the band’s adaptability and emotional range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album adapts familiar melodies into Spanish, offering a heartfelt yet conventional pop experience.
What we noticed
- The album features Spanish-language versions of previously released Roxette songs, maintaining the original melodies while adapting the lyrics.
- Each track retains a mid-tempo ballad structure, with prominent use of strings and piano to enhance emotional delivery.
- The sequencing places the lead single at the start, followed by other notable hits, creating a familiar flow for fans of the original English versions.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 emotional resonance throughout
- for nostalgic moments
- sing-along anthems with friends
- background warmth for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- dislike lyrical depth and emotion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped Roxette gain popularity in Latin America and among Spanish-speaking fans.
- Themes
- Spanish-language romance· emotional balladry· cross-cultural connection
- Career context
- Released on November 4, 1996, 'Baladas en español' marked Roxette's first foray into Spanish-language music during a time when they were experiencing global success. This album followed their commercial peak in the early '90s with hits like 'It Must Have Been Love,' showcasing their versatility and ambition to reach Spanish-speaking audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ace of Base· Alphaville· T'Pau
Tracklist
- 1 Un día sin ti (Spending My Time) Start here 4:40
- 2 ¡Crash! ¡Boom! ¡Bang! 4:26
- 3 Directamente a ti (Run to You) 3:32
- 4 No sé si es amor (It Must Have Been Love) 4:42
- 5 Cuanto lo siento (I’m Sorry) 3:15
- 6 Tímida (Vulnerable) 4:45
- 7 Habla el corazón (Listen to Your Heart) 5:10
- 8 Como la lluvia en el cristal (Watercolours in the Rain) 3:41
- 9 Soy una mujer (Fading Like a Flower (Everytime You Leave)) 3:48
- 10 Quiero ser como tú (I Don’t Want to Get Hurt) 4:17
- 11 Una reina va detrás de un rey (Queen of Rain) 4:52
- 12 El día del amor (Perfect Day) 3:58
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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