A las cinco en el Astoria | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2 September 2008 (
Spain) 18 September 2008 ( Mexico) 30 September 2008 (Worldwide) | |||
Recorded | Studios Du Manoir (France) | |||
Genre | Pop, power pop, electropop, pop rock | |||
Length | 51:01 | |||
Language | Spanish | |||
Label | Sony BMG | |||
Producer |
Nigel Walker La Oreja de Van Gogh | |||
La Oreja de Van Gogh chronology | ||||
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Singles from A las cinco en el Astoria | ||||
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Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
A las cinco en el Astoria is the fifth full-length album released by La Oreja de Van Gogh, their second album to receive a Grammy nomination, and the first with new lead vocalist Leire Martínez. It was released in three editions: CD, CD+T-shirt, and Digipack. According to Promusicae, A las cinco en el Astoria was the 12th biggest selling album of 2008 in Spain.
A las cinco en el Astoria is the first album to feature Leire Martínez as the lead singer, replacing Amaia Montero, who had left in 2007. The first song released was " El Último Vals". The single was produced by Nigel Walker and La Oreja de Van Gogh. All songs are composed by the current members of the band. [2] The album received a 2009 Latin Grammy nomination for Best Pop Album by a Duo/Group With Vocals.
The song "Jueves" became one of the best-known songs by the band, as it was a tribute to the victims of 11 March 2004 attacks in Madrid.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | " El Último Vals" | Xabi San Martín, Pablo Benegas | 3:25 |
2. | " Inmortal" | San Martín, Benegas | 4:06 |
3. | "Jueves" | San Martín | 3:59 |
4. | "Más" | San Martín, Benegas | 4:08 |
5. | "Cumplir un Año Menos" | San Martín | 3:34 |
6. | "Europa VII" | San Martín | 3:58 |
7. | "La Visita" | San Martín, Benegas | 3:25 |
8. | "Sola" | San Martín, Benegas | 3:41 |
9. | "Palabras para Paula" | San Martín, Benegas | 4:17 |
10. | "Flores en la Orilla" | San Martín, Benegas | 3:09 |
11. | "Un Cuento sobre el Agua" | San Martín | 3:44 |
12. | "La Primera Versión" | San Martín, Benegas | 5:40 |
13. | "20 Penas" (hidden track) | San Martín, Benegas | 4:01 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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14. | "Pequeños Momentos" | San Martín, Benegas | 4:06 |
Chart | Peak position |
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Argentinian Albums Chart [3] | 1 |
Mexican Album Chart [4] | 20 |
Spanish Album Chart [5] | 1 |
Chile | 10 |
Venezuela | 10 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Mexico ( AMPROFON) [6] | Gold | 40,000^ |
Spain ( PROMUSICAE) [7] | 2× Platinum | 160,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
- Best Latin Album Pop 2009 A las cinco en el Astoria Nominated
A las cinco en el Astoria | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2 September 2008 (
Spain) 18 September 2008 ( Mexico) 30 September 2008 (Worldwide) | |||
Recorded | Studios Du Manoir (France) | |||
Genre | Pop, power pop, electropop, pop rock | |||
Length | 51:01 | |||
Language | Spanish | |||
Label | Sony BMG | |||
Producer |
Nigel Walker La Oreja de Van Gogh | |||
La Oreja de Van Gogh chronology | ||||
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Singles from A las cinco en el Astoria | ||||
|
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
A las cinco en el Astoria is the fifth full-length album released by La Oreja de Van Gogh, their second album to receive a Grammy nomination, and the first with new lead vocalist Leire Martínez. It was released in three editions: CD, CD+T-shirt, and Digipack. According to Promusicae, A las cinco en el Astoria was the 12th biggest selling album of 2008 in Spain.
A las cinco en el Astoria is the first album to feature Leire Martínez as the lead singer, replacing Amaia Montero, who had left in 2007. The first song released was " El Último Vals". The single was produced by Nigel Walker and La Oreja de Van Gogh. All songs are composed by the current members of the band. [2] The album received a 2009 Latin Grammy nomination for Best Pop Album by a Duo/Group With Vocals.
The song "Jueves" became one of the best-known songs by the band, as it was a tribute to the victims of 11 March 2004 attacks in Madrid.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | " El Último Vals" | Xabi San Martín, Pablo Benegas | 3:25 |
2. | " Inmortal" | San Martín, Benegas | 4:06 |
3. | "Jueves" | San Martín | 3:59 |
4. | "Más" | San Martín, Benegas | 4:08 |
5. | "Cumplir un Año Menos" | San Martín | 3:34 |
6. | "Europa VII" | San Martín | 3:58 |
7. | "La Visita" | San Martín, Benegas | 3:25 |
8. | "Sola" | San Martín, Benegas | 3:41 |
9. | "Palabras para Paula" | San Martín, Benegas | 4:17 |
10. | "Flores en la Orilla" | San Martín, Benegas | 3:09 |
11. | "Un Cuento sobre el Agua" | San Martín | 3:44 |
12. | "La Primera Versión" | San Martín, Benegas | 5:40 |
13. | "20 Penas" (hidden track) | San Martín, Benegas | 4:01 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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14. | "Pequeños Momentos" | San Martín, Benegas | 4:06 |
Chart | Peak position |
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Argentinian Albums Chart [3] | 1 |
Mexican Album Chart [4] | 20 |
Spanish Album Chart [5] | 1 |
Chile | 10 |
Venezuela | 10 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Mexico ( AMPROFON) [6] | Gold | 40,000^ |
Spain ( PROMUSICAE) [7] | 2× Platinum | 160,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
- Best Latin Album Pop 2009 A las cinco en el Astoria Nominated