Top tracks — play these first
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Quiéreme aunque te duela — This title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its emotive lyrics and powerful vocal delivery, serving as both a plea and a declaration of love despite pain.
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¡Qué rabia! — An energetic anthem expressing frustration and defiance, this track highlights Casal's rock influences combined with her distinctive vocal style, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Lejos de ti — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics about distance and longing, this song showcases the album's emotional range and Casal’s ability to convey vulnerability.
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(Mientras tanto) afuera empieza a llover — This closing track features rich instrumentation and evocative imagery, creating an atmospheric experience that leaves listeners reflective as the album concludes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and emotional depth but lacks cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that enhance the rock elements, while others incorporate softer instrumentation, creating dynamic contrasts.
- 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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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
- steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
- poignant moments of heartfelt reflection
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- captivating storytelling through vocals
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, Quiéreme aunque te duela marked Luz Casal's third studio album, solidifying her presence in the Spanish music scene. Following her breakthrough with a self-titled debut in 1983 and the commercial success of her second album, this record showcased her growing artistic maturity and confidence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ana Belén· Mónica Naranjo· La Oreja de Van Gogh
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Quiéreme aunque te duela 4:10
- 2 ¡Qué rabia! 3:57
- 3 El orangután 3:42
- 4 Lejos de ti 3:50
- 5 Me tiran de las manos 3:41
- 6 Un día marrón 4:04
- 7 A cada paso 4:38
- 8 444 (de lejos) 4:52
- 9 (Mientras tanto) afuera empieza a llover 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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