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Disco de Eagles: “Hotel California [Japan]”
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Hotel California [Japan] |
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Fecha de Publicación:1997-11-25
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Tipo:Desconocido
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Género:Country, Soft Pop, Classic Rock
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Sello Discográfico:WEA/Warner
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Letras Explícitas:Si
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UPC:4988029300942
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Análisis (en inglés) - :
{$The Eagles} took 18 months between their fourth and fifth albums, reportedly spending eight months in the studio recording {^Hotel California}. The album was also their first to be made without {$Bernie Leadon}, who had given the band much of its {\country} flavor, and with {\rock} guitarist {$Joe Walsh}. As a result, the album marks a major leap for {$the Eagles} from their earlier work, as well as a stylistic shift toward mainstream {\rock}. An even more important aspect, however, is the emergence of {$Don Henley} as the band's dominant voice, both as a singer and a lyricist. On the six songs to which he contributes, {$Henley} sketches a thematic statement that begins by using California as a metaphor for a dark, surreal world of dissipation; comments on the ephemeral nature of success and the attraction of excess; branches out into romantic disappointment, and finally sketches a broad, pessimistic history of America that borders on nihilism. Of course, the lyrics kick in some time after one has appreciated the album's music, which marks a peak in {$the Eagles}' playing. Early on, the group couldn't {\rock} convincingly, but the rhythm section of {$Henley} and {$Meisner} has finally solidified, and the electric guitar work of {$Don Felder} and {$Joe Walsh} has arena-rock heft. In the early part of their career, {$the Eagles} never seemed to get a sound big enough for their ambitions; after changes in producer and personnel, as well as a noticeable growth in creativity, {^Hotel California} unveiled what seemed almost like a whole new band. It was a band that could be bombastic, but also one that made music worthy of the later tag of "classic {\rock}," music appropriate for the arenas and stadiums the band was playing. The result was {$the Eagles}' biggest-selling regular album release, and one of the most successful {\rock} albums ever. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide
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