En directo cover

Released 40 years ago

En directo

Joaquín Sabina · 1986

81 min · 21 tracks · folk · trova

A raw and emotive live recording that captures Sabina's storytelling prowess and the intimacy of his performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied tempo
  • intimate storytelling in live setting
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • emotional resonance in performance
  • reflective moments for quiet thinking

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, narrative-driven albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'En directo' is Joaquín Sabina's first live album and showcases his burgeoning popularity after the release of his earlier studio albums. This album comes at a pivotal moment when he was transitioning from an underground artist to a recognized figure in Spanish music, following the success of his debut album 'Malas compañías' in 1980 and its follow-up 'Malas compañías' in 1983.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Ocupen su localidad 3:02
  • 2 Cuando era más joven 5:08
  • 3 Princesa 3:45
  • 4 Hay mujeres 5:03
  • 5 Zumo de neón 3:20
  • 6 El joven aprendiz de pintor 3:46
  • 7 Cómo decirte, cómo contarte 3:51
  • 8 Tratado de impaciencia nº 11 2:33
  • 9 Qué demasiao 3:28
  • 10 Juana la Loca 5:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Calle Melancolía 4:16
  • 2 Pongamos que hablo de Joaquín 3:36
  • 3 Caballo de cartón 4:42
  • 4 Cuervo ingenuo 4:17
  • 5 Whisky sin soda 4:24
  • 6 Rebajas de enero 3:40
  • 7 Adiós, adiós 3:37
  • 8 Pisa el acelerador 3:50
  • 9 Pongamos que hablo de Madrid 4:10
  • 10 Eh, Sabina 3:15
  • 11 Despedida 1:30

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