No es lo mismo
Alejandro Sanz · 2003
50 min · 12 tracks · Latin pop
A vibrant blend of flamenco-inspired rhythms and contemporary pop melodies that showcases Sanz's emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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No es lo mismo Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of love and loss, blending heartfelt lyrics with a captivating melody that highlights Sanz's vocal prowess.
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Hoy llueve, hoy duele — This song stands out for its poignant exploration of sorrow, with intricate arrangements that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
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Regálame la silla donde te esperé — An evocative ballad that showcases Sanz's storytelling ability, expressing longing through vivid imagery and a haunting melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends flamenco and pop effectively, showcasing strong songwriting and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, particularly in 'Eso' and 'Al olvido invito yo', emphasizing Sanz's emotive delivery.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- introspective late-night reflections
- emotional storytelling journeys
- rich, layered musical experiences
- steady, moderate pacing throughout
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Sanz's reputation and commercial success in Latin music.
- Career context
- Released in January 2003, No es lo mismo is Alejandro Sanz's fifth studio album, following the commercially successful Los Chulos Son Pa' Cuidarlos. By this point in his career, Sanz had established himself as a leading figure in Latin pop, having won multiple Grammy Awards and expanded his international presence significantly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pablo Alborán· David Bisbal· Juanes
Tracklist
- 1 No es lo mismo Start here 6:04
- 2 Hoy llueve, hoy duele 4:52
- 3 He sido tan feliz contigo 3:52
- 4 Try to Save Your Song 3:41
- 5 Eso 4:17
- 6 Labana 5:28
- 7 Sandy a orilla do mundo 3:27
- 8 12 por 8 4:40
- 9 Al olvido invito yo 4:21
- 10 Regálame la silla donde te esperé 4:50
- 11 Lo diré bajito 4:33
- 12 Sí, he cantado mal 0:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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