Eterno agosto

Eterno agosto
Studio album by
Álvaro Soler
ReleasedJune 26, 2015 (2015-06-26)
Length40:09
Labels
ProducerSimon Triebel
Álvaro Soler chronology
Eterno agosto
(2015)		 Mar de colores
(2018)
Singles from Eterno agosto
  1. "El mismo sol"
    Released: April 24, 2015
  2. "Agosto"
    Released: August 31, 2015
  3. "Sofia"
    Released: April 8, 2016
  4. "Libre"
    Released: September 9, 2016
  5. "Animal"
    Released: February 3, 2017

Eterno agosto (English: Eternal August) is the debut studio album by Spanish singer-songwriter Álvaro Soler, first released on June 26, 2015 by Universal Music. Conceived along with musicians Alexander Zuckowski und Simon Triebel, it was mostly recorded in Berlin and features elements of latin pop and folk pop.[1] Preceded by its number-one hit lead single "El mismo sol," Eterno agosto was released to positive reviews from music critics and became a commercial success, peaking atop the album charts in Italy, Poland, and Switzerland. The album also reached the top ten in Austria and Germany.

A major seller, Eterno agosto was certified Diamond by the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry (ZPAV) and Platinum by the Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana (FIMI), while reaching gold status in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The album was reissued in 2016, including a Spanglish version of "El mismo sol" featuring vocals by Jennifer Lopez and its previously unreleased third single "Sofia," produced by RedOne, which became Soler's second number-one hit in Italy and Switzerland.

Background

According to Soler, the title of the album is not meant to suggest that he wishes for an eternal August or an endless summer. In an interview with German website dance-charts.de, he commented: "It's more about the positive feelings that are often associated with summer. You can experience those feelings in winter or at any time of the year, really — I believe it's more of a mindset, a way of approaching life."[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
laut.deStar[2]
mix1.de7/8[3]

German newspaper SauerlandKurier found that on Eterno agosto Soler "combines Spanish lyrics with fresh, folkloric melodies. The influences he gathered from around the world are clearly noticeable. Berlin also contributes its typically contemporary vibes. All instruments were recorded live, creating an authentic sound that feels dynamic and organic."[4] Less impressed, Alex Klug from laut.de called Eterno agosto a "total crash between clapping tirades and Casio ukulele sounds. A shower of champagne instead of a waterfall. On top of that, there’s accordion and squeaky trumpets. Incredible what computers can do these days. And here come Marquess, running in from the beach, delighted to meet a real half-Spaniard. Rarely has one been more grateful not to understand Spanish."[2]

Commercial performance

Eterno agosto became a number-one success in Italy, Poland and Switzerland and reached the top ten in Austria and Germany.[5] It reached Gold status in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, and was eventually certified Platinum by the Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana (FIMI) and Diamond by the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry (ZPAV) based on sales and streaming figueres in excess of 50,000 and 100,000 units, respectively."[6]"[7]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Simon Triebel, Ali Zuckowski and Álvaro Soler, except where noted; all songs produced by Triebel, except where noted.

Eterno Agosto – Standard edition[8]
No.TitleLength
1."El mismo sol"2:59
2."Tengo un sentimiento"3:04
3."Agosto"2:59
4."Mi corazón"3:11
5."Volar"3:01
6."Esta noche"2:49
7."Esperándote"3:18
8."Lucía"3:28
9."La vida seguirá"2:47
10."Si no te tengo a ti"2:56
11."¿Qué pasa?"3:12
12."¿Cuándo volverás?"3:18
13."El camino"3:07
Eterno Agosto – Deluxe edition
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
14."El mismo sol" (featuring Jennifer Lopez)
3:08
15."El mismo sol (Under the Same Sun)" (featuring Jennifer Lopez)
  • Triebel
  • The Monsters and the Strangerz
3:08
Eterno Agosto – International reissue edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sofia"
3:30
2."Animal"
  • Triebel
  • Zuckowski
  • Westberg
3:04
3."Libre" (featuring Emma Marrone)
  • Triebel
  • Zuckowski
  • Soler
  • David Julca
  • Jonathan Julca
  • Triebel
  • Zuckowski
3:51
4."El mismo sol"  2:59
5."Tengo un sentimiento"  3:04
6."Agosto"  2:59
7."Mi corazón"  3:11
8."Volar"  3:01
9."Esta noche"  2:49
10."Esperándote"  3:18
11."Lucía"  3:28
12."La vida seguirà"  2:47
13."Si no te tengo a ti"  2:56
14."Que pasa"  3:12
15."Cuando volverás"  3:18
16."El camino"  3:07
17."El mismo sol" (featuring Jennifer Lopez) 
  • Triebel
  • The Monsters and the Strangerz
3:08
18."El mismo sol (Under the Same Sun)" (featuring Jennifer Lopez) 
  • Triebel
  • The Monsters and the Strangerz
3:08

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Eterno agosto
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[21] Gold 7,500*
Germany (BVMI)[22] Gold 100,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[6] Platinum 50,000*
Poland (ZPAV)[7] Diamond 100,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[23] Gold 10,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. 1 2 Einck, Henry (September 10, 2016). "Interview mit Alvaro Soler". dance-charts.de (in German). Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Klug, Alex. "Totalabsturz zwischen Klatschtiraden und Casio-Ukulelen-Sounds". laut.de (in German). Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  3. ↑ Klug, Alex. "Alvaro Soler veröffentlicht sein Album 'Eterno Agosto'". mix1.de (in German). Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Musik-Tipp: Alvaro Soler mit "Eterno Agosto"". sauerlandkurier.de (in German). Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Italiancharts.com – Alvaro Soler – Eterno Agosto". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Italian album certifications – Álvaro Soler – Eterno Agosto" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
  7. 1 2 "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 8, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Eterno Agosto in the search box.
  8. ↑ Eterno Agosto (Media notes). Álvaro Soler. Universal Music. 2015.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Alvaro Soler – Eterno Agosto" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Alvaro Soler – Eterno Agosto" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Alvaro Soler – Eterno Agosto" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Alvaro Soler: Eterno Agosto" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Alvaro Soler – Eterno Agosto". Hung Medien.
  14. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Alvaro Soler – Eterno Agosto" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  16. ↑ "Spanishcharts.com – Alvaro Soler – Eterno Agosto". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Alvaro Soler – Eterno Agosto". Hung Medien. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten 2016". Ultratop. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade Alben 2016 – hitparade.ch". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade Alben 2017 – hitparade.ch". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Austrian album certifications – Álvaro Soler – Eterno Agosto" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Álvaro Soler; 'Eterno Agosto')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  23. ↑ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Eterno Agosto')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
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