Cometas por el cielo
La Oreja de Van Gogh · 2011
38 min · 11 tracks · folk rock
Melodic pop-rock harmonies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of youthful nostalgia and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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La niña que llora en tus fiestas Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its poignant storytelling and catchy melodies, encapsulating the album's blend of emotion and accessibility.
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Cometas por el cielo — The title track exemplifies the album's reflective nature, combining lush instrumentation with a heartfelt narrative about dreams and aspirations.
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Día cero — With its vibrant energy and engaging chorus, this song showcases the band's ability to fuse upbeat rhythms with thoughtful lyrics about new beginnings.
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Mientras quede por decir una palabra — This track highlights the album's emotional core through delicate arrangements and an exploration of unspoken sentiments in relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic tracks with introspective moments, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and layered vocal harmonies, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective tone.
- Several songs utilize a call-and-response structure between the lead vocals and backing harmonies, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, creating a sense of resolution and introspection.
- 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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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 flow for road trips
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- heartfelt lyrics for reflective moments
- vibrant energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a successful transition after a lead vocalist change, gaining wide recognition.
- Themes
- dreams of tomorrow· unspoken sentiments
- Career context
- Released on September 13, 2011, Cometas por el cielo marked La Oreja de Van Gogh's fifth studio album and their first without lead vocalist Amaia Montero. This transition came after the band experienced significant commercial success with their previous albums, making this release a crucial moment for re-establishing their identity and sound in the Spanish pop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mägo de Oz· Héroes del Silencio· El Canto del Loco
Tracklist
- 1 La niña que llora en tus fiestas Start here 2:41
- 2 Día cero 3:45
- 3 Paloma blanca 4:10
- 4 Cometas por el cielo 3:40
- 5 Las noches que no mueren 3:36
- 6 El tiempo a solas 3:45
- 7 Promesas de primavera 3:03
- 8 Un minuto más 4:23
- 9 Mi calle es Nueva York 2:46
- 10 Mientras quede por decir una palabra 3:16
- 11 Esta vez no digas nada 3:41
What to play next
Primera fila
2013
Continues the melodic pop-rock style with fresh arrangements and emotional themes.
Nuestra casa a la izquierda del tiempo
2009
Sets the stage with similar introspective lyrics and nostalgic melodies.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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