La Tuna - Tuna De Caminos

jeffsuggs

Review by Jeff Suggs

Alright, buckle up, folks. We’re diving into Tuna De Caminos by La Tuna, a wild ride through the raw, unfiltered soul of Spanish folk music. Yeah, you heard me right—folk, world, and country vibes straight outta Spain, served up on a platter by the Spanish Tourist Information Office For U.S. Schools. Weird label? Absolutely. But hey, it works. First off, let’s talk tracks. I’m not gonna sugarcoat this—some songs here feel like your abuela humming in the kitchen while stirring soup (you know what I mean). But then there’s “Mary Carmen.” Holy crap, this tune hits different. It’s got that relentless strumming, those vocals that feel like they’re shouting across a crowded plaza at 2 AM after too much wine. You can almost smell the cobblestones and spilled sangria. This one sticks with you because it doesn’t just play—it fights for attention. No chill, all passion. Love it or hate it, you won’t forget it. Then there’s “Potpourri Vasco.” What even is this madness? A chaotic mashup of Basque sounds that feels like someone threw every traditional instrument into a blender and hit puree. At first listen, it’s overwhelming as hell—a mess, honestly. But give it another spin, and BOOM, it starts making sense. The energy is infectious, man. Like, you’ll catch yourself stomping your feet and mumbling gibberish lyrics like some overzealous tourist trying to fake-flirt in broken Spanish. That’s the vibe. Chaotic but oddly lovable. Now, I gotta say, this album ain’t perfect. Some tracks drag their feet harder than a lazy siesta on a Sunday afternoon. But when it nails it—like with “Mary Carmen” and “Potpourri Vasco”—it really freakin’ nails it. These aren’t just songs; they’re experiences. They grab you by the collar and scream, “This is Spain, baby!” Here’s the kicker, though. Listening to Tuna De Caminos makes me wonder: why don’t more albums come straight from tourist offices? Seriously, who else would think to slap together something so bizarrely authentic? Maybe that’s the secret sauce—no corporate nonsense, just pure cultural chaos bottled up for American schools. Mad respect. So yeah, if you’re looking for polished pop perfection, skip this. But if you wanna get punched in the gut by real-deal Spanish spirit, crank up Tuna De Caminos. Just don’t blame me if you end up booking a flight to Madrid afterward.

Download La Tuna - Tuna De Caminos
Artist: La Tuna
Album: Tuna De Caminos

Table of Contents

Download

Filename: la-tuna-tuna-de-caminos.zip
  • MP3 size: 42.6 mb
  • FLAC size: 349.2 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Fonseca3:15
Mary Carmen0:59
Tuna De Caminos2:04
Clavelitos2:42
Potpourri Vasco1:50
Maria Isabel2:53

Images

ladda ner album La Tuna - Tuna De Caminos
télécharger l'album La Tuna - Tuna De Caminos
descargar álbum La Tuna - Tuna De Caminos
baixar álbum La Tuna - Tuna De Caminos

Catalog Numbers

SP-59

Labels

Spanish Tourist Information Office For U.S. Schools

Listen online

  • kuunnella verkossa
  • online luisteren
  • ouvir online
  • écouter en ligne
  • ascolta in linea
  • escuchar en línea
  • online anhören
  • lytte på nettet
  • lyssna på nätet

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • EP

Notes

  • Track B3 listed as "La Maricarmen" on label
  • Sleeve printed in Madrid, Spain; "Printed in U.S." at bottom of labels
  • University of Madrid's School of Civil Engineers

About La Tuna

Name Vars

  • Escuela De Ingenieros De Caminos, Canales Y Puertos De Madrid
  • La Tuna
  • Tuna De La Escuela De Ingenieros De Caminos De Madrid

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Tuna De Caminos* by La Tuna isn’t your typical music release. It was put out by the Spanish Tourist Information Office for U.S. schools. Yep, an album meant to teach American students about Spanish culture. Tracks like "Mary Carmen" and "Clavelitos" aren’t just fun to listen to—they’re little windows into Spain’s folk traditions. How neat is that?