Lo niego todo
Joaquín Sabina · 2017
49 min · 12 tracks · folk music
A reflective blend of folk and rock, woven with poignant lyrics and melodies that capture life's complexities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lo niego todo — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of denial and acceptance, showcasing Sabina's trademark narrative style and emotional depth.
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Quien más, quien menos Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat rhythm and lyrical exploration of shared human experiences, combining humor with poignancy.
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Lágrimas de mármol — An emotional highlight, this song blends melancholic melodies with vivid imagery, allowing listeners to connect deeply with Sabina's storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk and rock with thoughtful lyrics, showcasing strong craftsmanship and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective tone that continues through the rest of the album.
- Several tracks feature intricate guitar arrangements that complement Sabina's vocal delivery, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a track that features a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 pacing for reflective moments
- gradual emotional build throughout
- poignant storytelling for deep listening
- for late-night introspection
- reflective themes of life and
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Reaffirms Sabina's influence with introspective themes after a hiatus.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, Lo niego todo marks Joaquín Sabina's return after a four-year hiatus following his album, 500 noches para una crisis. By this point in his career, Sabina had solidified his status as a significant figure in Spanish music, blending poetic lyricism with accessible melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Silvio Rodríguez· Pablo Milanés· Leonard Cohen
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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No tan deprisa
The moment shifts from nostalgic reflection to a direct address about the urgency of life choices.
By changing focus mid-song to confront the listener directly, the writing emphasizes the tension between reminiscence and the present moment.
Tracklist
- 1 Quien más, quien menos Start here 4:09
- 2 No tan deprisa 3:44
- 3 Lo niego todo 4:42
- 4 Postdata 3:49
- 5 Lágrimas de mármol 3:53
- 6 Leningrado 4:55
- 7 Canción de primavera 3:35
- 8 Sin pena ni gloria 3:54
- 9 Las noches de domingo acaban mal 4:03
- 10 ¿Qué estoy haciendo aquí? 5:41
- 11 Churumbelas 3:50
- 12 Por delicadeza 3:13
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