Lo más lejos, a tu lado
Fito & Fitipaldis · 2003
47 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock and Spanish folk elements enhances introspective lyrics with a warm, melodic sensibility.
Top tracks — play these first
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La casa por el tejado — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and vivid storytelling about longing and nostalgia, showcasing Cabrales’ lyrical strength.
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Soldadito marinero — A poignant ballad that combines heartfelt lyrics with a soulful delivery, reflecting on themes of love and loss while resonating deeply with listeners.
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Corazón oxidado — This track stands out for its raw emotion and evocative imagery, illustrating the struggles of heartache through a beautifully crafted narrative.
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Quiero ser una estrella — With an upbeat tempo and catchy refrain, this song captures aspirations and dreams, embodying a more playful side of the album's overall emotional spectrum.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines rock and folk elements effectively but remains within familiar territory for its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that blend rock with traditional Spanish folk rhythms, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- warm melodic introspection
- short bursts of reflective storytelling
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- easygoing afternoon vibe
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy music
- want experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Lo más lejos, a tu lado marked Fito & Fitipaldis' third studio album, following their successful release of 'Vivo' in 2001. By this point, Fito Cabrales had solidified his place in the Spanish rock scene, capturing wider audiences with his distinct sound and songwriting prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mägo de Oz· Héroes del Silencio· La Oreja de Van Gogh
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La casa por el tejado 4:28
- 2 Un buen castigo 4:38
- 3 Feo 4:54
- 4 El ojo que me mira 3:07
- 5 Soldadito marinero 4:14
- 6 Corazón oxidado 4:01
- 7 Quiero ser una estrella 3:21
- 8 Nada que decir 3:01
- 9 Vamonó 5:08
- 10 Las nubes de tu pelo 3:30
- 11 Whisky barato 3:18
- 12 Siempre estoy soñando 4:18
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