In Alaska: Breaking the Ice
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico · 1984
36 min · 8 tracks · salsa
A vibrant blend of traditional salsa rhythms and intricate brass arrangements that invigorate the dance floor.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady grooves for dancing
- invigorating rhythms that uplift
- for social gatherings
- mid-tempo flow encourages movement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek introspective listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1984, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico was solidifying its reputation as a leading salsa band after their breakthrough album 'El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico' in 1972. 'In Alaska: Breaking the Ice' represents a continuation of their successful formula, showcasing their musical evolution and deepening cultural impact within the salsa genre during the 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Los Van Van· Héctor Lavoe· Willie Colón
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Carbonerito 4:59
- 2 Las creencias 4:51
- 3 Amigo mío 4:29
- 4 No es de pena 4:09
- 5 Amor brutal 4:46
- 6 Azuquita pa'l café 4:07
- 7 Imaginación 4:54
- 8 La mal pensa 4:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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