La 5ª Estación: Biography

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Formed:

Jan 1, 2001 in Madrid, Spain

Genres:

Latin Music, Rock En Espanol Music

Artistic Quality

Medium

Cultural Impact

Low

Popularity

Low

Ratings Guide

Formed in Madrid, Spain, la Quinta Estación established themselves initially in Latin America, particularly Mexico, where their second album, Flores de Alquiler (2004), spun off numerous hits and set the rock en español outfit on a quick course to stardom. Comprised of vocalist Natalia Jiménez, guitarist Ángel Reynero, and bassist Pablo Domínguez, la Quinta Estación (aka la 5ª Estación) moved from Madrid to Mexico after recording their debut album, Primera Toma (2002). They didn't enjoy much success with that album, unfortunately, and in the year to follow, they worked hard to find footing within the Latin pop field, contributing songs to soundtracks, namely Clase 406 (2003) and Dame Tu Cuerpo (2003), as well as a tribute album, Tributo a los Hombres G (2002). Their Clase 406 contribution, "Dónde Irán," the leadoff track of Primera Toma, earned a lot of attention as one of the popular Mexican telenovela's theme songs. This small breakthrough set the stage for their second album, Flores de Alquiler, which was indeed a major breakthrough, spawning four hits: "El Sol No Regresa," "Daría," "Algo Más," and "Niña." The album's success carried over into 2005 as well as 2006, as the group took the liberty of recording and releasing an inconcert CD/DVD, Acustico (2005), that essentially was an "unplugged" take on Flores de Alquiler. Acustico tided over the band's sizable fan base until the release of El Mundo Se Equivoca (2006) and its lead single, "Tu Peor Error."

- Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide