A las cinco en el Astoria
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A las cinco en el Astoria (Five o'clock at The Astoria) is the fifth full-leight 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.
from the group, leaving Leire Martínez the challenge of replacing Amaia as the voice of La Oreja de Van Gogh
. Her incorporation has been an intense task for the group. The first song released with Leire was “El Último Vals
", a love story inspired by a Martin Scorsese
film. That single was produced by Nigel Walker and La Oreja De Van Gogh
. All songs are composed by the current members of the band. The album received a 2009 Latin Grammy nomination for Best Pop Album by a Duo/Group With Vocals.
La Oreja de Van Gogh
La Oreja de Van Gogh is a Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated Spanish pop band from Donostia-San Sebastian. The name of the band refers to the famous post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh who cut off the lobe of his own ear...
, their second album to receive a Grammy nomination, and the first with new lead vocalist Leire Martínez
Leire Martínez
Leire Martínez Ochoa , is a Spanish Basque singer-songwriter, current lead vocalist of the band La Oreja de Van Gogh after Amaia Montero's departure in 2007....
. 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.
Reception
A las cinco en el Astoria was preceded mainly by the great excitement that led to the separation of Amaia MonteroAmaia Montero
Amaia Montero Saldías , also known as the original vocalist of La Oreja de Van Gogh between 1996 and 2007, is a singer/songwriter from Basque Country, Spain. Including her work with the band, Montero has sold more than 7 million albums worldwide.-Background:Amaia Montero is the daughter of José...
from the group, leaving Leire Martínez the challenge of replacing Amaia as the voice of La Oreja de Van Gogh
La Oreja de Van Gogh
La Oreja de Van Gogh is a Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated Spanish pop band from Donostia-San Sebastian. The name of the band refers to the famous post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh who cut off the lobe of his own ear...
. Her incorporation has been an intense task for the group. The first song released with Leire was “El Último Vals
El Último Vals
"El último vals" is the first single from the album A las cinco en el Astoria by the Spanish pop/rock group La Oreja de Van Gogh. It is also the first single released after the departure of the former lead singer of the group Amaia Montero and with the new singer Leire Martínez...
", a love story inspired by a Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Martin Charles Scorsese is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and film historian. In 1990 he founded The Film Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to film preservation, and in 2007 he founded the World Cinema Foundation...
film. That single was produced by Nigel Walker and La Oreja De Van Gogh
La Oreja de Van Gogh
La Oreja de Van Gogh is a Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated Spanish pop band from Donostia-San Sebastian. The name of the band refers to the famous post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh who cut off the lobe of his own ear...
. All songs are composed by the current members of the band. The album received a 2009 Latin Grammy nomination for Best Pop Album by a Duo/Group With Vocals.
Track listing
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | "El último vals El Último Vals "El último vals" is the first single from the album A las cinco en el Astoria by the Spanish pop/rock group La Oreja de Van Gogh. It is also the first single released after the departure of the former lead singer of the group Amaia Montero and with the new singer Leire Martínez... " (The Last Waltz) • Music: Xabi San Martín • Lyric: Pablo Benegas |
3:25 |
| 02. | "Inmortal Inmortal (La Oreja De Van Gogh song) "Inmortal" is the second single from the fifth studio album A las cinco en el Astoria by the Spanish pop/rock group La Oreja de Van Gogh. It was confirmed to be the second single by the group on October, 16. It was officially released on early November.... " (Immortal) • Music: Xabi San Martín • Lyric: Pablo Benegas |
4:06 |
| 03. | "Jueves" (Thursday) • Music & Lyric: Xabi San Martín |
3:59 |
| 04. | "Más" (More) • Music: Xabi San Martín • Lyric: Pablo Benegas |
4:08 |
| 05. | "Cumplir un año menos" (turn a year less older) • Music & Lyric: Xabi San Martín |
3:34 |
| 06. | "Europa VII" (Europe VII) • Music & Lyric: Xabi San Martín |
3:58 |
| 07. | "La visita" (The Visit) • Music: Xabi San Martín • Lyric: Pablo Benegas |
3:25 |
| 08. | "Sola" (Alone) • Music: Xabi San Martín • Lyric: Pablo Benegas |
3:41 |
| 09. | "Palabras para Paula" (Words for Paula) • Music: Xabi San Martín • Lyric: Pablo Benegas |
4:17 |
| 10. | "Flores en la orilla" (Flowers in the Shore) • Music: Xabi San Martín • Lyric: Pablo Benegas |
3:09 |
| 11. | "Un cuento sobre el agua" (A story on the Water) • Music & Lyric: Xabi San Martín |
3:44 |
| 12. | "La primera versión" (The First Version) • Music: Xabi San Martín • Lyric: Pablo Benegas |
4:26 |
| "Veinte penas" HIDDEN TRACK (Twenty Griefs) • Music: Xabi San Martín • Lyric: Pablo Benegas |
at 5:40 ~ | |
| 14. | "Pequeños Momentos" ITUNES SPAIN BONUS TRACK (Little Moments) | |
Singles
- El Ultimo ValsEl Último Vals"El último vals" is the first single from the album A las cinco en el Astoria by the Spanish pop/rock group La Oreja de Van Gogh. It is also the first single released after the departure of the former lead singer of the group Amaia Montero and with the new singer Leire Martínez...
(2008) - InmortalInmortal (La Oreja De Van Gogh song)"Inmortal" is the second single from the fifth studio album A las cinco en el Astoria by the Spanish pop/rock group La Oreja de Van Gogh. It was confirmed to be the second single by the group on October, 16. It was officially released on early November....
(2008) - Jueves (2008)
- Europa VII (2009)
- Más (2009) (Puerto Rico)
Chart performance
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Top 100 Spain | 1 |
| Mexico AMPROFON AMPROFON Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas is a non-profit organization integrated by multinational and national record companies in Mexico. Established on April 3, 1963, it groups phonographic companies that represent more than 70 percent of the market in Mexico... |
20 |
| Argentina | 1 |
| Chile | 10 |
| Venezuela | 10 |