Escrito Con Sangre by Corazón: A Raw, Unfiltered Blast from Spain’s 1992 Rock Scene
Alright, let’s talk about Escrito Con Sangre by Corazón. This album came out in ’92, a time when grunge was blowing up stateside but over in Spain, bands like Corazón were blending rock and pop into something that felt fresh yet familiar. Released under Swingmedia, this record doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel—it just grabs the wheel and drives it straight into your soul.
First off, the title track “Escrito Con Sangre” hits hard. It’s one of those songs where you can almost feel the sweat dripping off the guitars. The lyrics? Super raw, like someone bled their heart onto paper (literally, given the title). There’s no sugarcoating here—just pure emotion laid bare. You can tell they weren’t chasing trends; they were making music for people who needed catharsis. Every riff feels like a punch to the gut, but in the best way possible. It sticks with you because it’s real—no fluff, no gimmicks. Just good ol’ fashioned rock done right.
Then there’s “Solo Un Lugar.” If “Escrito Con Sangre” is the angsty older sibling, this track is the dreamy loner staring out a rainy window. The melody has this floaty, almost hypnotic quality that sneaks up on you. I remember humming it hours after listening, which is always a sign of a killer tune. The vocals have this yearning vibe, like the singer’s searching for something—or maybe someone—they’ll never quite find. It’s melancholy without being depressing, if that makes sense. Like, yeah, life sucks sometimes, but hey, at least we’ve got great music to cry to.
What stands out about this album is how unapologetically human it feels. These aren’t polished pop stars trying to sell you an image—they’re musicians pouring everything they’ve got into every note. And sure, some parts might sound a little rough around the edges, but isn’t that what rock’s all about? Imperfection makes it relatable.
Reflecting on Escrito Con Sangre, it’s wild to think this gem came out nearly three decades ago. Listening to it now feels like finding an old mixtape in the back of your closet—you press play, expecting nostalgia, but instead, you get hit with how timeless it still sounds. Honestly, I’d take this over half the stuff on Spotify any day.
Oh, and here’s the kicker: I couldn’t help wondering—if Corazón had dropped this album today, would TikTok teens be using “Solo Un Lugar” as their breakup anthem? Something tells me yes.
