In Alaska: Breaking the Ice

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In Alaska: Breaking The Ice
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Released1984
Genre Salsa

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico chronology
La Universidad de la Salsa
(1983)
In Alaska: Breaking The Ice
(1984)
Innovations
(1985)
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In Alaska: Breaking The Ice is the title for the 1984 album by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. The album was nominated for the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Performance (the award is currently referred to as Best Tropical Latin Album).

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Track listing

  1. "Carbonerito" - 4:59
  2. "Las Creencias" - 4:51
  3. "Amigo Mío" - 4:29
  4. "No Es de Pena" - 4:09
  5. "Amor Brutal" - 4:46
  6. "Azuquita Pa'l Cafe" - 4:07
  7. "Imaginación" - 4:54
  8. "La Mal Pensa" - 4:44

Charts

YearChartAlbumPeak
1985Billboard Tropical/SalsaIn Alaska: Breaking The Ice14

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