Length 51:01 Label Columbia Records | Release date 2 September 2008 | |
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Recorded Studios Du Manoir (France) Producer Nigel WalkerLa Oreja de Van Gogh Nominations Latin Grammy Award for Best Duo or Group Pop Vocal Album Similar La Oreja de Van Gogh albums, Latin pop albums | ||
A las cinco en el Astoria (Five o'clock at The 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.
Contents
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Reception
A las cinco en el Astoria was preceded mainly by the great excitement that led to the separation of Amaia Montero 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.
The song "Jueves" became one of the best-known songs by the band, as it was a tribute to the victims of March 11 attacks in Madrid.
Singles
- El Ultimo Vals (2008)
- Inmortal (2008)
- Jueves (2008)
- Europa VII (2009)
- Más (2009) (Puerto Rico)
Awards
- Best Latin Album Pop 2009 A las cinco en el Astoria Nominated
Songs
1El último vals3:24
2Inmortal4:06
3Jueves3:59