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¡Románticos!

Rocío Dúrcal · 1999

34 min · 10 tracks · rock & roll · tango · flamenco

A lush mariachi sound infused with heartfelt balladry and Juan Gabriel's emotive vocal delivery.

¡Románticos! is an album by Rocío Dúrcal, released in 1999. A lush mariachi sound infused with heartfelt balladry and Juan Gabriel's emotive vocal delivery. The release of '¡Románticos!' solidified Juan Gabriel's status as a leading figure in the Latin music scene, achieving significant commercial success and critical acclaim. The album reached high positions on charts across Latin America and helped to reaffirm the popularity of traditional mariachi music during a time when pop influences were dominating. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ¡Románticos! sound like?

A lush mariachi sound infused with heartfelt balladry and Juan Gabriel's emotive vocal delivery. Rooted in rock & roll and tango.

What makes ¡Románticos! by Rocío Dúrcal notable?

The release of '¡Románticos!' solidified Juan Gabriel's status as a leading figure in the Latin music scene, achieving significant commercial success and critical acclaim. The album reached high positions on charts across Latin America and helped to reaffirm the popularity of traditional mariachi music during a time when pop influences were dominating. When '¡Románticos!' was released in January 1999, Juan Gabriel was already an established icon in Latin music, known for his prolific songwriting and charismatic performances. This album followed his previous effort 'Todo el Año' and marked a continued exploration of romantic themes that characterized much of his work throughout the 1990s.

How many songs are on ¡Románticos!?

¡Románticos! has 10 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·34:29

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

  • 1 Insensible Standout 2:51
  • 2 Tú que te fuiste Standout 3:39
  • 3 Ya lo sé que tú te vas 3:45
  • 4 Olvidémonos 2:35
  • 5 Si quieres 4:15
  • 6 Tenías que ser tan cruel 3:23
  • 7 No me vuelvo a enamorar Standout 3:22
  • 8 Cuando te vayas 2:49
  • 9 Tú me dijiste adiós 3:17
  • 10 Por qué fue que te amé 4:29

Release Date

January 12, 1999

Genre

flamenco, tango

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Artist Origin

Spain

Runtime

34 min 29 sec