Habla El Corazón cover

Released 20 years ago

Habla El Corazón

Yuridia · 2006

45 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A heartfelt collection of Spanish pop ballads that breathe new life into timeless love songs with emotional vocal performances.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Siempre te amaré (Every Breath You Take) — This track exemplifies Yuridia's ability to infuse classic melodies with her unique vocal style, transforming a well-known song into a passionate declaration of love.
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    Eclipse total del amor (Total Eclipse of the Heart) — Yuridia's rendition breathes new life into this iconic ballad, showcasing her emotive delivery and vocal range while resonating deeply with listeners.
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    Regresa a mí (Unbreak My Heart) — This cover highlights Yuridia's skill in conveying vulnerability and longing, making it one of the most poignant moments on the album.
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    Como yo nadie te ha amado (This Ain't a Love Song) — The track stands out for its dramatic arrangement and Yuridia's powerful performance, effectively capturing the essence of unrequited love.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong vocal performances but relies heavily on familiar material, limiting its distinctiveness.

What we noticed

  • The album consists entirely of ballads, with each track featuring a slow tempo and emotional vocal delivery.
  • Yuridia's voice dominates the arrangements, often layered with harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the songs.
  • The first half of the album includes covers of well-known English-language songs, while the second half features original Spanish compositions.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 emotional exploration throughout
  • heartfelt ballads for romantic moments
  • ideal for reflective evening listening
  • longing themes resonate deeply
  • powerful vocals that captivate attention

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of fast-paced tracks
  • prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2006, 'Habla El Corazón' marked Yuridia's debut album following her successful stint on the reality show 'La Academia'. The album established her as a formidable pop artist in the Latin music scene, setting the stage for her future releases and solidifying her fanbase.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Siempre te amaré (Every Breath You Take) 3:55
  • 2 Como yo nadie te ha amado (This Ain't a Love Song) 4:22
  • 3 Habla el corazón (Listen to Your Heart) 4:54
  • 4 Otro día más sin verte (Just Another Day) 4:20
  • 5 Todo lo que hago lo hago por ti (Everything I Do, I Do It For You) 4:02
  • 6 Eclipse total del amor (Total Eclipse of the Heart) 5:24
  • 7 Estar junto a ti (Angel) 4:26
  • 8 Regresa a mí (Unbreak My Heart) 4:25
  • 9 Rose (The Rose) 3:54
  • 10 El hombre del piano (Piano Man) 5:19

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