Autobiografia

Album Summary

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Autobiografía is the fifth studio album and first double album by Duncan Dhu, released in 1989. Coinciding with the peak of their career, drummer Juanra Viles left the group, and it was then that the now-duo began to explore new sounds inspired by British pop rock. Bands like The Beatles and The Smiths served as influences for their new style, which is reflected in raw tracks (“Entre salitre y sudor,” “El día que fue”), signature Duncan ballads (“Rosas en agua,” “Cuento de la canción de la botella,” “Rosa Gris”), and straightforward pop songs (“Tras la cortina,” “Las reglas del juego”). Of note is Diego Vasallo’s role as lead vocalist for the first time since Por tierras escocesas, as well as backing vocals on some tracks by Cristina Lliso (lead singer of Esclarecidos) and guest vocals by Colin Vearncombe (creator of the band Black) on “Rozando la eternidad” and “Amarga.” Significant milestones include Autobiografía being the first Spanish album released on CD, and recognition from the music industry with a Grammy nomination in the Best Latin Artist category at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards. This led to Madonna requesting a song from them (“Herida de miel”) to be included in the soundtrack for the film Dick Tracy. Beyond Spain and Latin America, Autobiografía was also released in the United States through Sire Records Company with 24 tracks, including four in English (“Rozando la eternidad / Brushing On Eternity,” “Entre salitre y sudor / Sweat and Blood,” “Las reglas del juego / The Rules of the Game,” and “En algún lugar / A Place To Be”), in the United Kingdom through Creation Records, and in Japan under JVC.