Fitografía


Fitografía is a compilation album by Spanish rock band Fito & Fitipaldis, released on 10 November 2017. This album celebrates the 20-year career of the band, led by singer and guitarist Fito Cabrales, and includes a selection of their most iconic songs, as well as live versions and special collaborations.

Background

Fito & Fitipaldis, formed by Fito Cabrales in 1997 after the breakup of his last band Platero y Tú, have been one of the most influential bands in contemporary Spanish rock. Their style blends rock, blues, soul, and swing, and is notable for its introspective lyrics and catchy melodies. To mark their two decades in music, the band decided to release Fitografía, a retrospective of their career.

Release

"Fitografía" was released on 10 November 2017, to commemorate Fito & Fitipaldis' 20-year career. This compilation is a special edition that includes the following:3 CDs:
  • * CD 1 and CD 2: A selection of the band's most representative hits, personally chosen by Fito Cabrales.
  • * CD 3: Collaborations with various artists and friends who have accompanied Fito throughout his career.2 DVDs:
  • * All of the band's official music videos.
  • * Live footage, unreleased moments, and a documentary that traces the career of Fito & Fitipaldis.88-page book: Contains unreleased photographs and texts by musician friends and journalists paying tribute to Fito. Contributors include Carlos Tarque, Quique González, El Drogas, Kutxi Romero, Dani Martín, Andrés Calamaro, and Ovidi from Los Zigarros.8 drink coasters: Featuring the covers of the band's albums.

Tour

To celebrate two decades of music, Fito & Fitipaldis embarked on their "20 años, 20 ciudades" tour in 2018. The tour began on 10 March 2018, at the Palacio de Deportes de Santander and continued until June of the same year, visiting 19 Spanish cities and then officially concluded on 18 September in London, England, at the Royal Albert Hall. At each concert, Fito invited different artists and friends to share the stage, offering unique and memorable performances. Spanish artist Muchachito was in charge of opening the concerts in the style of a one-man band, bringing his energy and charisma to the start of each night.

Track listing

  • CD 1:
  1. Entre dos mares
  2. Por la boca vive el pez
  3. Me equivocaría otra vez
  4. Viene y va
  5. Donde todo empieza
  6. Deltoya
  7. Acabo de llegar
  8. Medalla de cartón
  9. Antes de que cuente diez
  10. Me acordé de ti
  11. Tarde o temprano
  12. Todo a cien
  13. Entre la espada y la pared
  14. Lo que sobra de mi
  15. Pájaros disecados
  16. Garabatos
  17. Nos ocupamos del mar
  • CD 2:
  1. Rojitas las orejas
  2. Trozos de cristal
  3. Mirando al cielo
  4. Ojos de serpiente
  5. Al mar
  6. Para toda la vida
  7. A la luna se le ve el ombligo
  8. La casa por el tejado
  9. Un buen castigo
  10. Soldadito marinero
  11. Feo
  12. Siempre estoy soñando
  13. Whisky barato
  14. Los huesos de los besos
  15. Cerca de las vías
  • CD 3:
  1. Baile de ilusiones
  2. Tipo normal
  3. Pan duro
  4. Callejón sin salida
  5. La negra flor
  6. La fiesta
  7. Me quedo aquí
  8. Sixteen con
  9. Puerto presente
  10. Sueños de papel
  11. Mis amigos
  12. Luché contra la ley
  13. Urepel
  14. En nombre de la vida
  15. Mi trozo de cielo
  16. Si el cielo está gris
  17. A los ojos
  18. Carolina
  19. Nada sin ti
  20. Flojos de pantalón
  21. Quiero beber hasta perder el control