La noche más larga
Concha Buika · 2013
56 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A fusion of flamenco, jazz, and pop, rich with emotional depth and Buika's powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sueño con ella — The opening track sets the tone with its haunting melody and powerful vocal delivery, showcasing Buika's ability to convey deep emotion through music.
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Ne me quitte pas — This poignant cover highlights Buika's interpretative prowess, transforming a classic into a personal lament that resonates with themes of love and loss.
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Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón — Buika imbues this song with passion and urgency, turning it into a heartfelt declaration that reflects her unique style and emotional range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal performances and a blend of genres, though it lacks a fully cohesive narrative.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate traditional flamenco elements, such as handclaps and guitar, blending them seamlessly with jazz instrumentation.
- The running time includes interludes of instrumental sections that allow for improvisation, particularly in the middle of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 melodic journey
- deeply emotive listening experience
- long, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative evening moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2013, Concha Buika had established herself as a prominent figure in the Latin music scene, following her critically acclaimed album 'El Último Trago' released in 2010. 'La noche más larga' marks a continuation of her exploration into flamenco jazz, blending traditional sounds with contemporary influences while further solidifying her artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carmen Linares· Paco de Lucía· Chano Domínguez
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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La noche más larga
The shift from reflective verses to an anguished chorus captures the struggle between hope and despair.
This transition elevates the emotional stakes, illustrating Buika's lyrical depth and her capacity to navigate complex feelings within a single song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sueño con ella 6:51
- 2 Siboney 4:45
- 3 Ne me quitte pas 4:20
- 4 Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón 3:57
- 5 La nave del olvido 6:03
- 6 La noche más larga 3:54
- 7 Don't Explain 4:01
- 8 No lo sé 3:40
- 9 Santa Lucía 4:28
- 10 Los solos 4:02
- 11 Cómo era 5:18
- 12 Throw It Away 5:21
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