Top tracks — play these first
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Nunca más — This track showcases Casal's powerful vocal range and emotional delivery, becoming one of her signature songs that defined her sound.
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Hechizado — With its captivating melody and lyrical depth, this song highlights Casal's ability to blend pop sensibilities with rock elements effectively.
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Entre la espada y la pared — This track reflects a more introspective side of Casal's songwriting, combining poignant lyrics with a compelling arrangement that engages listeners deeply.
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 varied arrangements but lacks some cohesion in pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track that sets a vibrant tone, followed by a shift to more varied tempos in subsequent songs.
- Vocals dominate the mix, often layered with harmonies that enhance emotional delivery, particularly in the standout track 'Nunca más'.
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that intertwine with the vocal lines, adding depth and texture to the arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 mid-tempo exploration
- emotional depth in melodies
- engaging sing-along moments
- for reflective afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening
- want standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Luz III marks Luz Casal's third studio album, following her breakthrough with the self-titled album Luz in 1984. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her place in the Spanish pop scene, increasingly known for her powerful voice and emotive songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ana Belén· Mónica Naranjo· La Oreja de Van Gogh
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Nunca más
The singer confronts a painful past directly through emotionally charged imagery.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Voy a por ti 4:42
- 2 Hechizado 4:04
- 3 Rufino 4:30
- 4 Una décima de segundo 3:29
- 5 Entre la espada y la pared 3:27
- 6 Vives del cuento 4:01
- 7 Nunca más 4:09
- 8 Jazmín 3:42
- 9 Deseo en silencio 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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