Tanto
Pablo Alborán · 2012
47 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A heartfelt blend of flamenco-infused pop melodies and passionate vocals that resonate with deep emotional currents.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dónde está el amor — This track stands out for its poignant duet featuring the powerful interplay between Alborán's emotive vocals and his collaborator's harmonies, embodying the album's themes of love and longing.
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Solamente tú — As one of the most commercially successful songs from the album, this track showcases Alborán's gift for crafting romantic ballads with sweeping melodies and heartfelt lyrics that connect deeply with listeners.
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Te he echado de menos — This song captures a raw sense of nostalgia and yearning, underscored by its simple yet effective acoustic arrangement that highlights Alborán's vocal prowess and emotional delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends flamenco influences with pop sensibilities, showcasing strong craftsmanship and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a slow build, layering strings and vocals before reaching a climactic chorus.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional flamenco guitar, which contrasts with the contemporary pop production.
- The pacing varies significantly, with mid-tempo songs followed by slower ballads, creating emotional peaks and valleys throughout.
- Many tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing the interplay between Alborán's lead vocals and backing harmonies.
- 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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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 melodic flow throughout
- heartfelt moments of reflection
- for late-night introspection
- emotional depth in each track
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 6, 2012, Tanto is Pablo Alborán's second studio album, following his self-titled debut in 2011. By this time, Alborán had already established himself as a prominent figure in Spanish pop music, gaining significant attention and commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bisbal· Pablo López· Alejandro Sanz
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Éxtasis
The bridge shifts to a reflective tone where the singer contemplates the highs and lows of love, creating a moment of vulnerability.
This transition emphasizes a contrast between euphoric memories and painful realities, adding depth to the song's emotional landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tanto 4:16
- 2 Dónde está el amor 3:34
- 3 Éxtasis (radio edit) 3:20
- 4 Deshidratándome 4:06
- 5 Quién 4:09
- 6 El beso 4:19
- 7 Seré 4:13
- 8 Toda la noche 3:04
- 9 En brazos de ella 3:56
- 10 Solamente tú 4:06
- 11 Te he echado de menos 3:52
- 12 Perdóname 4:11
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