Top tracks — play these first
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Insisto — The opening track sets an energetic tone, showcasing the band’s hard rock style paired with assertive lyrics that resonate with themes of determination.
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¿Dónde está la salvación? — This song stands out for its catchy chorus and reflective lyrics that question societal issues, making it both poignant and memorable.
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Sí señor; sí señor — With its infectious rhythm and rebellious spirit, this track encapsulates the essence of Leño's signature sound and attitude, appealing directly to youth culture.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Más madera showcases a raw energy and distinct Spanish lyricism, marking its place in the hard rock genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving guitar riff in 'Insisto' that sets a high-energy tone for the first half.
- Tracks like 'Cucarachas' and 'La noche de que te hablé' feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from aggressive verses to more melodic choruses.
- The lyrics are delivered with a raw vocal style that emphasizes the gritty themes of rebellion and disillusionment prevalent in Spanish rock.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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 mid-tempo grooves
- gritty energy for gatherings
- short tracks for quick spins
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, sprawling epics
- seek soft, mellow sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Más madera is Leño's debut album, released in 1980 as they emerged onto the Spanish rock scene. At this point, they were establishing their unique sound, building on the influences of earlier rock movements while adding a distinctly Spanish flavor. This album laid the groundwork for their subsequent success and influence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Barricada· Héroes del Silencio· Los Suaves
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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¿Dónde está la salvación?
The shift from questioning despair to a call for action creates a powerful contrast within the song.
This structural choice amplifies the urgency of the message, reflecting a collective yearning for change during a transitional period in Spain.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Insisto 3:19
- 2 ¿Dónde está la salvación? 3:59
- 3 Sin solución 3:07
- 4 No voy más lejos 2:56
- 5 Como debe de ser 2:20
- 6 Sí señor; sí señor 2:19
- 7 Cucarachas 2:49
- 8 La noche de que te hablé 2:59
- 9 Calendario 3:29
- 10 Apágalas 2:30
- 11 Lo que acabas de elegir 2:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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