Por Tu Maldito Amor
Vicente Fernández · 1989
36 min · 12 tracks
A heartfelt blend of traditional mariachi sounds with emotive vocals that capture the essence of love and heartbreak.
Top tracks — play these first
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Por tu maldito amor Start here — The title track showcases Fernández's powerful vocal delivery combined with poignant lyrics about unrequited love, establishing it as a classic in his repertoire.
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Te lo juro por Dios — This song features a dramatic narrative style that highlights Fernández's ability to convey deep emotion, making it a standout moment on the album.
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No tengas miedo María — With its gentle melody and lyrical plea for reassurance, this track exemplifies the romantic themes that permeate the album, further enhancing its emotional depth.
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 traditional mariachi elements, though it follows familiar themes.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature traditional mariachi instrumentation, including trumpets and violins, which are prominent throughout the record.
- The vocal delivery is characterized by emotional intensity, with Fernández employing a wide dynamic range across the tracks.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- fragmented storytelling with quick resolutions
- uplifting moments amidst heartache
- for nostalgic gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek complex, layered compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a significant point in Fernández's popularity and recognition.
- Themes
- unrequited love· Mexican ranchera tradition· emotional heartbreak
- Career context
- In 1989, Vicente Fernández was already an established figure in ranchera music, having released numerous albums since his debut in the late 1950s. 'Por Tu Maldito Amor' came during a prolific period for him, following his successful 'Viva el Mariachi' which solidified his status as a cultural icon in Mexico and beyond.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jorge Negrete· Pedro Infante· José Alfredo Jiménez
Tracklist
- 1 Por tu maldito amor Start here 3:56
- 2 Puro cachanilla 3:20
- 3 Demente 3:10
- 4 Te quiero ver 2:45
- 5 Alma angelina 3:07
- 6 Después del Rosario 2:19
- 7 Aunque mal paguen ellas 3:25
- 8 No tiene nombre 2:22
- 9 Te lo juro por Dios 3:16
- 10 No tengas miedo María 3:06
- 11 La caminera 2:53
- 12 No te culpes 2:47
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