El Tren de los Momentos

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El Tren de los Momentos
El Tren de los Momentos (Alejandro Sanz album - cover art).jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 7, 2006 (2006-11-07)
Recorded2005–2006
StudioAbdala Studios
(Havana, Cuba)
El Coraje Estudio
(Miami, Florida)
La Marimonda Studios
(Nassau, Bahamas)
PKO Studios
(Madrid, Spain)
Genre Latin pop
Length40:11
Label WEA Latina
Producer Lulo Pérez · Alejandro Sanz
Alejandro Sanz chronology
Grandes Éxitos 1991–2004
(2004)
El Tren de los Momentos
(2006)
El Tren de los Momentos: En Vivo Desde Buenos Aires
(2007)
Singles from El Tren de los Momentos
  1. "A la Primera Persona"
    Released: September 25, 2006 (2006-09-25)
  2. "Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No"
    Released: December 11, 2006 (2006-12-11)
  3. "Enséñame Tus Manos"
    Released: April 16, 2007 (2007-04-16)
  4. "En la Planta de Tus Pies"
    Released: August 13, 2007 (2007-08-13)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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El Tren de los Momentos (The Train of the Moments) is the eighth studio album recorded by Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz, It was released by WEA Latina on November 7, 2006 (see 2006 in music). which counts with the collaborations of Juanes, Antonio Carmona (ex-Ketama), Shakira and Calle 13. It contains ten songs produced by him and Lulo Pérez and this diversity of voices allows approaching social, political and faith topics from differing points of view.

Contents

It was recorded in Havana, Miami, Bahamas and Madrid, with most recording taking place in a studio that Sanz has at his house in Miami.

The album won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. Also was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year, at the 8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards which was awarded to La Llave de Mi Corazón by Juan Luis Guerra.

Track listing

All songs written by Alejandro Sanz, except where noted.

  1. Enséñame Tus Manos – 3:51
  2. A la Primera Persona – 5:02
  3. Te lo Agradezco, Pero No (featuring Shakira) – 4:33
  4. Donde Convergemos – 4:56
  5. En la Planta de Tus Pies – 3:57
  6. La Peleita (René Pérez, Alejandro Sanz) – 4:45
  7. Se lo Dices Tú – 3:49
  8. Se Molestan – 3:06
  9. Te Quiero y Te Temo – 3:12
  10. El Tren de los Momentos – 3:00

Chart performance

Album

YearChartPeakWeeks on chart
2006Billboard Latin Pop Albums224
Billboard Top Latin Albums325
Billboard 200662
2007Colombia Top 100 Albums1
Billboard European Top 100 Albums535

Singles

YearChartTrackPeakWeeks on chart
2006Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 SinglesA la Primera Persona11 [2] 1
Billboard Hot 100 Airplay64 [2] 1
Billboard Hot Latin Songs1 [2] 20
Billboard Latin Pop Airplay1 [2] 20
Billboard Latin Regional Mexican Airplay5 [2] 1
Billboard Latin Tropical Airplay8 [2] 8
Billboard Hot 100100 [2] 1
2007Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 SinglesTe Lo Agradezco, Pero No24 [2] 1
Billboard Hot 100 Airplay72 [2] 1
Billboard Hot Latin Songs1 [2] 17
Billboard Latin Pop Airplay1 [2] 22
Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay28 [2] 10
Billboard Latin Tropical Airplay4 [2] 5
Billboard Latin Pop AirplayEnséñame Tus Manos29 [2] 7
DateChartTrackPeak
February 24, 2007Los40.com Los 40 PrincipalesTe Lo Agradezco, Pero No1 [3]

Sales and certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Argentina (CAPIF) [4] Platinum40,000^
Mexico (AMPROFON) [5] Platinum+Gold150,000^
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [6] 4× Platinum320,000^
United States (RIAA) [7] Platinum (Latin)100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Personnel

Special edition

El Tren de los Momentos: Edición Especial
R El Tren de los Momentos - Edicion Especial (Alejandro Sanz album - cover art).jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 22, 2007
Recorded2004–2006 at
Abdala Studios
(Havana, Cuba)
El Coraje Estudio
(Miami, Florida)
La Marimonda Studios
(Nassau, Bahamas)
PKO Studios
(Madrid, Spain)
Genre Latin pop
Label WEA Latina

El Tren de los Momentos: Edición Especial is the 2007 re-release of the album El Tren de los Momentos containing two CDs and one DVD. The CD 1 is the same as the original album, the CD 2 contains four previously unreleased tracks (including "No Lo Digo por Nada" with Alex González of Maná on the drums) and three remixes; the DVD includes music videos.

Track listing

CD (El Tren de los Momentos)

  1. Enséñame Tus Manos – 3:51
  2. A la Primera Persona – 4:43
  3. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No – 4:33
  4. Donde Convergemos – 4:56
  5. En la Planta de Tus Pies – 3:57
  6. La Peleíta (René Pérez, Alejandro Sanz) – 4:45
  7. Se Lo Dices Tú – 3:49
  8. Se Molestan – 3:06
  9. Te Quiero y Te Temo – 3:12
  10. El Tren de los Momentos – 3:00

CD (Más canciones y remezclas)

  1. Cariño a Mares – 4:46
  2. Tiento – 4:22
  3. No Lo Digo por Nada – 4:30
  4. No Importa – 4:17
  5. A la Primera Persona Chosen Few Remix (Remixed by Boy Wonder and Now & Laterz featuring Reychesta Secret Weapon) – 4:19
  6. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No (Luny Tunes and Tainy Remix) – 3:09
  7. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No (Benztown Mixdown) – 4:30

DVD (Todas las imágenes)

  1. A la Primera Persona (Video)
  2. A la Primera Persona (Making Of)
  3. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No (Video)
  4. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No (Making Of)
  5. El Tren de los Momentos (Cómo se grabó)
  6. "Alejandro en Corto" Especial de Cuatro TV

Track listing (Mexican re-edition)

CD (El Tren de los Momentos)

  1. Enséñame Tus Manos – 3:51
  2. A la Primera Persona – 4:43
  3. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No – 4:33
  4. Donde Convergemos – 4:56
  5. En la Planta de Tus Pies – 3:57
  6. La Peleíta (René Pérez, Alejandro Sanz) – 4:45
  7. Se Lo Dices Tú – 3:49
  8. Se Molestan – 3:06
  9. Te Quiero y Te Temo – 3:12
  10. El Tren de los Momentos – 3:00
  11. No Lo Digo por Nada – 4:30
  12. Cariño a Mares – 4:46
  13. A la Primera Persona Chosen Few Remix (Remixed by Boy Wonder and Now & Laterz featuring Reychesta Secret Weapon) – 4:19
  14. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No (Luny Tunes and Tainy Remix) – 3:09

DVD (Todas Las Imágenes)

  1. "Alejandro en Corto" Especial de Cuatro TV
  2. Galería de fotos

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References

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