Sentimental
Julio Iglesias · 1980
37 min · 10 tracks · country music
A romantic tapestry woven with lush orchestration and Julio Iglesias' emotive vocals, blending French pop and Latin influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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C'est ma vie Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, reflecting on life's journey and love.
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Quand tu n'est plus la — This poignant ballad highlights Iglesias’ vocal range and emotional depth, illustrating themes of loss and longing that resonate throughout the album.
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Sentimental — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, blending romantic sentimentality with lush production that showcases Iglesias’ signature style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestration and emotive vocals, creating a cohesive romantic sound, though it doesn't stand out significantly in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestration with strings and soft instrumentation that creates a romantic atmosphere throughout.
- Iglesias' vocals are prominently featured, often layered with harmonies that enhance the emotive quality of the songs.
- The pacing varies, with mid-tempo tracks dominating but interspersed with slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- romantic evening ambiance
- introspective solo listening
- gentle emotional reflections
- short, poignant moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked a shift to international appeal, showcasing his ability to cross cultural boundaries.
- Themes
- French romanticism· emotional longing· cross-cultural love stories
- Moods
- Romantic· Introspective
- Career context
- Released in 1980, Sentimental was Julio Iglesias' fifth studio album and marked a significant moment in his career as he transitioned from Spanish-language hits to broader international appeal. This album followed the commercial success of his previous records, solidifying his status as a global pop icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- José José· Julio Iglesias Jr.· Engelbert Humperdinck
Tracklist
- 1 C'est ma vie Start here 4:05
- 2 Elle 3:28
- 3 Je chante 3:58
- 4 Une nuit de carnaval 2:51
- 5 Ma chance et ma chanson 4:21
- 6 Quand tu n'est plus la 3:31
- 7 Sentimental 3:52
- 8 Il faut toujours un perdant 4:57
- 9 Jolie 3:05
- 10 J'ai besoin d'un peu d'amour 2:56
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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