Why this album works
'Gato negro, Dragón rojo' debuted at number one on the Spanish Albums Chart and received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and sonic experimentation. The album's success helped further establish Amaral's influence in the Spanish pop-rock scene during the late 2000s.
- Best for
- steady flow with gradual peaks evocative storytelling for reflection for afternoon drives
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2008, 'Gato negro, Dragón rojo' is Amaral's fourth studio album, following their successful record 'Pájaros en la cabeza' from 2005. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status as one of Spain's leading musical acts, blending introspective lyrics with catchy melodies to maintain commercial appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Proclaimers· Sinéad O'Connor· John Mayer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Kamikaze Standout 3:43
- 2 Tarde de domingo rara Standout 3:20
- 3 La barrera del sonido 3:17
- 4 Las chicas de mi barrio 4:32
- 5 Esta noche 3:42
- 6 Las puertas del infierno 3:00
- 7 Biarritz 4:17
- 8 Gato negro 3:29
- 9 Rock & roll 4:13
Disc 2
- 1 Perdóname 3:29
- 2 Alerta 3:57
- 3 El blues de la generación perdida Standout 3:34
- 4 De carne y hueso 3:41
- 5 Dragón rojo 2:05
- 6 Es sólo una canción 3:48
- 7 El artista del alambre 3:57
- 8 Deprisa 3:13
- 9 Doce palabras 3:09
- 10 Concorde 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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