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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Silvio Rodríguez· Pablo Milanés· Leonard Cohen
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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