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El hombre del traje gris

Joaquín Sabina · 1988

54 min · 12 tracks · folk · trova

A tapestry of poetic storytelling woven with folk melodies and rock rhythms that reflect the complexities of life and love.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • poetic storytelling for introspection
  • melodic narratives about life
  • warm melodies for late evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks fast-paced energy
  • prefers standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, 'El hombre del traje gris' was Joaquín Sabina's fifth studio album. At this point, Sabina had already established himself in the Spanish music scene, following his breakthrough with 'Malas compañías' in 1987. This album further solidified his reputation as a master lyricist and storyteller.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Eva tomando el sol 5:50
  • 2 Besos en la frente 5:14
  • 3 ¿Quién me ha robado el mes de abril? 5:00
  • 4 Una de romanos 4:52
  • 5 Juegos de azar 3:26
  • 6 Locos de atar 4:01
  • 7 Nacidos para perder 3:51
  • 8 Peligro de incendio 3:39
  • 9 ¡Al ladrón, al ladrón! 5:47
  • 10 Cuando aprieta el frío 3:57
  • 11 Los perros del amanecer 4:17
  • 12 Rap del optimista 4:26

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