Desayuno continental

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Desayuno continental
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Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 16, 2010
RecordedRed Led & Cata
Genre Rock, pop rock
Length39:17
Producer Carlos Jean
Hombres G chronology
10
(2007)
Desayuno continental
(2010)
En la playa
(2011)
Singles from Desayuno Continental
  1. "El secreto de vivir"
    Released: October 17, 2010

Desayuno continental is the eleventh studio album by Spanish pop rock band Hombres G, released on November 16, 2010. [1] [2]

Hombres G Spanish pop rock band

Hombres G is a Spanish pop rock band, formed in Spain in 1983. They are widely considered one of Spain's most prominent pop groups of the 1980s and early 1990s. The band consists of David Summers, Rafael Gutierrez (guitar), Dani Mezquita (guitar), and Javi Molina (drums).

Contents

Background

A video recording of "Separados" was released on October 2009 on HombresG.tv. Three songs, "Separados", "Desayuno continental", and "No puedo soportar perderte", then made their live debut during a performance at their Pop'n'Roll bar in Madrid. [3]

The title of the album, Desayuno Continental, was announced in September 2010 and music website Popes80 revealed that the album was recorded at several locations; at Red Led and Cata and the home studios of David Summers and producer Carlos Jean. [4]

David Summers Rodríguez Pop rock musician

David Summers Rodríguez is a Spanish musician, singer-songwriter, and bassist. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the Spanish pop rock band Hombres G.

Desayuno continental was released independently and in a February 2011 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Hombres G expressed intentions of it being their last album. [5]

<i>Rolling Stone</i> American magazine focusing on popular culture, based in New York City

Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, who is still the magazine's publisher, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its musical coverage of rock music and for political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics.

Promotion

To promote the release of the album, Hombres G performed at various cities in Spain: Madrid (November 9, 2010 at La Riviera), Barcelona (November 11, 2010), Valencia (November 13, 2010), Benidorm (November 14, 2010). [4]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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In his review of the album, Mariano Prunes of Allmusic said: [7]

"The new songs are not bad, but they are undeniably generic, whereas -- for better or for worse and precisely because of their kitsch attitude and wacky lyrics -- Hombres G used to be unique... Desayuno Continental is an eminently professional Spanish pop record that will certainly please fans of the band or of the genre. Casual listeners, on the other hand, will be hard-pressed to find any telling differences between the new Hombres G and any number of Spanish (or even Mexican) pop bands such as Taxi, Amaral, and El Canto del Loco, all bands that can be rightfully considered to be Hombres G descendants..."

However, Prunes praised "Separados" as an exception and "a truly beautiful song that marries the best lyric and melody of the album with an inspired guest vocal by Bebe, whose weary, longing voice brings a much welcome variety to this continental breakfast table."

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Soy como tú"3:21
2."Vete de mí"4:33
3."El secreto de vivir"3:50
4."Separados (con Bebe)"4:09
5."Desayuno continental"3:08
6."No puedo soportar perderte"5:05
7."Morir entre semana"3:28
8."Sistema solar"4:14
9."Aprendiendo a volar"3:15
10."Déjame quedarme"4:14

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