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Baladas en español

Roxette · 1996

51 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · dance-pop · power pop

A vibrant collection of Roxette's hits reimagined with lush Spanish vocals and emotional depth.

Why this album works

Best for
steady emotional resonance throughout for nostalgic moments sing-along anthems with friends
Context
Released in 1996, 'Baladas en español' came during Roxette's peak popularity after their breakthrough album 'Joyride' (1991). This album marked their first foray into the Spanish-speaking market, showcasing their adaptability and broadening their audience. It followed a string of successful English-language albums and highlighted the band's commitment to reaching diverse listeners.
If you like
pop rock, dance-pop, power pop

Baladas en español is an album by Roxette, released in 1996. A vibrant collection of Roxette's hits reimagined with lush Spanish vocals and emotional depth. 'Baladas en español' not only resonated with Latin American fans but also peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart, solidifying Roxette's influence in the region. It was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, reflecting its critical acceptance and cultural significance as one of the earliest mainstream crossover efforts by a Swedish pop band. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Baladas en español sound like?

A vibrant collection of Roxette's hits reimagined with lush Spanish vocals and emotional depth. Rooted in pop rock and dance-pop.

What makes Baladas en español by Roxette notable?

'Baladas en español' not only resonated with Latin American fans but also peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart, solidifying Roxette's influence in the region. It was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, reflecting its critical acceptance and cultural significance as one of the earliest mainstream crossover efforts by a Swedish pop band. Released in 1996, 'Baladas en español' came during Roxette's peak popularity after their breakthrough album 'Joyride' (1991). This album marked their first foray into the Spanish-speaking market, showcasing their adaptability and broadening their audience. It followed a string of successful English-language albums and highlighted the band's commitment to reaching diverse listeners.

Who is Baladas en español for?

Baladas en español works well if you're into steady emotional resonance throughout, for nostalgic moments and sing-along anthems with friends.

How many songs are on Baladas en español?

Baladas en español has 12 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·51:11

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Un día sin ti (Spending My Time) 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

Release Date

November 4, 1996

Genre

dance-pop, pop rock, power pop

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Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

51 min 11 sec