El Patio


The untitled first studio album by the Spanish rock band Triana, commonly known as El patio, was released on 14 April 1975.
At first it was a commercial failure but as the band became popular the album sales increased.
The first CD issue dates from 1988, released under the Fonomusic label; the album was also released in the US by Warner Music in 2003.

Track listing

On some CD reissues, the track order is 1-4-7-2-5-6-3.

Reception

El Patio is one of the most acclaimed Spanish rock albums of all time, for both critics and the public.
;Albums reviews:
  • Top 100 Spanish albums of the 20th century according to Rockdelux magazine.
  • "Los 250: Essential Albums of All Time Latin Alternative - Rock Iberoamericano,"
  • Top 50 Spanish rock albums according to Rolling Stone.
  • Top 100 Spanish pop albums ever according to Efe Eme.

    Staff

  • Jesús de la Rosa Luque – vocals, keyboards
  • J. J. Palacios "Tele" – drums, percussion
  • Eduardo Rodríguez – guitar
;Additional personnel
  • Manolo Rosa – bass
  • Antonio García de Diego – electric guitar
  • Máximo Moreno - artwork