What makes Vamos tirando by Platero y Tú notable?

Vamos tirando garnered significant attention within Spain, becoming a staple of the rock en español movement in the early '90s. The album's success helped solidify Platero y Tú as one of the key players in Spanish rock, influencing countless bands that followed. Released in 1993, Vamos tirando is Platero y Tú's debut album, marking the beginning of their influential presence in the Spanish rock scene. At this point, the band was establishing their identity after forming a year earlier, setting the stage for their subsequent rise in popularity.

How many songs are on Vamos tirando?

Vamos tirando has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Vamos tirando

Platero y Tú · 1993

45 min · 12 tracks · rock and roll

Energetic rock and roll infused with Spanish flair, blending catchy hooks and spirited guitar riffs that invite you to sing along.

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Top tracks — play these first

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A un tipo listo — This opening track encapsulates the album's irreverent spirit with its catchy chorus and playful lyrics, showcasing the band's energetic style from the outset.
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Marabao — With its infectious rhythm and relatable themes, Marabao stands out as a fan favorite, perfectly illustrating the band’s knack for blending humor and musicality.
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Mírame — This track features poignant lyrics that delve into introspective themes while maintaining a vibrant sound, showing off Platero y Tú's emotional range.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album features energetic rock with catchy hooks and spirited guitar riffs, establishing a solid identity for the band.

What we noticed

The album opens with a driving guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, maintained through the first five tracks before introducing a slower tempo in track six.
Vocals are delivered with a conversational style, often layered with harmonies that create a call-and-response effect between the lead singer and backing vocals.
Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, such as shifting from verses to choruses without traditional bridges, enhancing the album's energetic feel.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 A un tipo listo 5:17
2 Esta noche yo haría 3:18
3 No me hagas soplar 3:16
4 Marabao 3:16
5 Lo que os merecéis 2:20
6 R&R batzokian 5:18
7 Bobo 3:05
8 Mari Madalenas 3:42
9 Tras la barra 3:08
10 Me dan miedo las noches 3:57
11 Mírame 5:16
12 No estoy loco 3:28

What to play next

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