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Study Guide: The Musical Journey of Javier Álvarez

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The Musical Journey of Javier Álvarez Study Guide

Debut and Early Discography (1994-1996)

The song "La edad del porvenir" was featured on Javier Álvarez's second studio album.

Answer: False

Explanation: The song "La edad del porvenir" was featured on Javier Álvarez's first LP, released in 1994, not his second studio album.

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Confirm the release year and title of Javier Álvarez's inaugural studio album.

Answer: True

Explanation: The discography indicates that Javier Álvarez's debut album, self-titled *Javier Álvarez*, was released in 1995.

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Javier Álvarez recorded a cover of a song originally performed by the Venezuelan songwriter Alí Primera on his debut album.

Answer: True

Explanation: Javier Álvarez did cover a song by Alí Primera, specifically "Las casas de cartón," on his debut album.

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Identify the year Javier Álvarez recorded his first LP and mention a notable song from that release.

Answer: 1994, "La edad del porvenir"

Explanation: Javier Álvarez recorded his first LP in 1994, and "La edad del porvenir" was one of the notable songs from that album.

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Which artist collaborated with Javier Álvarez on his debut album, covering the song "Las casas de cartón"?

Answer: Alí Primera

Explanation: Javier Álvarez covered "Las casas de cartón," originally performed by the Venezuelan songwriter Alí Primera, on his debut album.

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Mid-Career Albums and Evolution (1999-2003)

Javier Álvarez's album *Dos* was released in 1999.

Answer: False

Explanation: Javier Álvarez's album *Dos* was released in 1996, not 1999. His third album, *Tres*, was released in 1999.

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Characterize the artistic direction of Javier Álvarez's third album, *Tres*, in terms of musical genre and lyrical content.

Answer: True

Explanation: The album *Tres*, Javier Álvarez's third studio release, represented a significant departure, characterized by his exploration of electronic music and the adoption of more 'radical' lyrical themes.

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The song "Padre" from the album *Tres* achieved widespread airplay on all major radio stations upon its release.

Answer: False

Explanation: The song "Padre" from Javier Álvarez's album *Tres* faced censorship and was consequently not broadcast on major radio stations, contrary to achieving widespread airplay.

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Javier Álvarez's 2001 album, *Grandes Éxitos*, comprises exclusively original compositions.

Answer: False

Explanation: Javier Álvarez's 2001 album, *Grandes Éxitos*, is a collection of cover songs from artists he admired during his youth, not entirely original compositions.

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"Every breath you take" and "With or without you" are original songs written by Javier Álvarez featured on his *Grandes Éxitos* album.

Answer: False

Explanation: "Every breath you take" and "With or without you" are cover songs featured on Javier Álvarez's *Grandes Éxitos* album, not original compositions by him.

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Javier Álvarez's album *Tres* was released in 1996.

Answer: False

Explanation: Javier Álvarez's album *Tres* was released in 1999, not 1996. His second album, *Dos*, was released in 1996.

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Javier Álvarez's third studio album, *Tres*, released in 1999, was characterized by:

Answer: An experimental phase exploring electronic music and radical lyrics

Explanation: The album *Tres* marked Javier Álvarez's exploration into electronic music and more radical lyrical themes, distinguishing it from his earlier work.

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What issue did the song "Padre" from Javier Álvarez's album *Tres* encounter?

Answer: It faced censorship and was not played on main radio stations.

Explanation: The song "Padre" from Javier Álvarez's album *Tres* encountered censorship, resulting in it not being played on main radio stations.

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Javier Álvarez's 2001 album, *Grandes Éxitos*, is notable for featuring:

Answer: Covers of songs from his youth by artists he admired.

Explanation: The album *Grandes Éxitos* is notable for featuring Javier Álvarez's covers of songs from his youth, reinterpreted with his personal musical style.

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Which of the following songs was covered by Javier Álvarez on his *Grandes Éxitos* album?

Answer: "With or without you"

Explanation: Javier Álvarez covered "With or without you" on his *Grandes Éxitos* album, as part of his reinterpretations of songs from his youth.

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Later Works and Projects (2005-2012)

Javier Álvarez's fifth career album, *Tiempodespacio*, was released in 2001.

Answer: False

Explanation: Javier Álvarez's fifth career album, *Tiempodespacio*, was released in 2003, not 2001.

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The album *Plan Be*, released in 2005, was presented as a single LP.

Answer: False

Explanation: The album *Plan Be*, released in 2005, was presented as a double LP, not a single LP.

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Javier Álvarez performed his song "La edad del porvenir" at the 20th anniversary event for Sala Galileo Galilei.

Answer: True

Explanation: Javier Álvarez performed his song "La edad del porvenir" at the 20th anniversary event for Sala Galileo Galilei in 2005.

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Javier Álvarez's album *Guerrero Álvarez* features recitations by the poet Pablo Neruda.

Answer: False

Explanation: Javier Álvarez's album *Guerrero Álvarez* features recitations by Pablo Guerrero, not Pablo Neruda.

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What was the release format of Javier Álvarez's 2005 album, *Plan Be*?

Answer: A double LP

Explanation: Javier Álvarez's 2005 album, *Plan Be*, was released as a double LP.

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The album *Guerrero Álvarez* (2009) is unique because it:

Answer: Is based on poems by Pablo Guerrero, who also participates.

Explanation: The album *Guerrero Álvarez* is unique as it is based on poems by Pablo Guerrero, who also participates in the album through recitation.

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The album *Tiempodespacio* was released in which year?

Answer: 2003

Explanation: The album *Tiempodespacio* was released in the year 2003.

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For the 20th anniversary event of Sala Galileo Galilei, Javier Álvarez performed which of his own songs?

Answer: "La edad del porvenir"

Explanation: For the 20th anniversary event of Sala Galileo Galilei, Javier Álvarez performed his song "La edad del porvenir".

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Collaborations and Tributes

Ana Belén was among the artists who collaborated on Javier Álvarez's third album, *Tres*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ana Belén was not listed as a collaborator on Javier Álvarez's third album, *Tres*. Collaborators on his first LP included Ana Belén, but not on *Tres*.

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Javier Álvarez contributed backing vocals to Diego Vasallo's album "Canciones de amor desafinado" in 2000.

Answer: True

Explanation: Javier Álvarez did provide backing vocals for Diego Vasallo's album "Canciones de amor desafinado" in 2000.

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Javier Álvarez performed the song "Sin tu latido" on a tribute album for the band Hombres G.

Answer: False

Explanation: Javier Álvarez contributed the song "Si no te tengo a ti" to the Hombres G tribute album in 2003, not "Sin tu latido".

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In 2003, Javier Álvarez collaborated with Antonio Vega on a song for an album celebrating Amnesty International's 25th anniversary.

Answer: True

Explanation: Javier Álvarez collaborated with Antonio Vega on the song "Amor en vena" for the 2003 album "Liberando Expresiones," which celebrated 25 years of Amnistía Internacional.

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Javier Álvarez covered the song "Amoureux Solitaires" for the "Samba pa ti" compilation in 2005.

Answer: False

Explanation: Javier Álvarez covered "Amoureux Solitaires" for the "Atasco en la Nacional" project in 2007, not for the "Samba pa ti" compilation in 2005.

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Javier Álvarez contributed the song "Por los días que vendrán" to Luis Pastor's 1998 album "Diario de a bordo".

Answer: True

Explanation: Javier Álvarez did contribute the song "Por los días que vendrán" to Luis Pastor's 1998 album "Diario de a bordo".

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Javier Álvarez contributed the song "Cuplés babilónicos" to the 2007 project "Cantos de Ghana".

Answer: False

Explanation: Javier Álvarez contributed the song "Cuplés babilónicos" to the 2007 project "La Zarzuela + Pop," not "Cantos de Ghana".

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Javier Álvarez re-recorded the song "Ya soy mayor" for Luis Pastor's 2012 album "Dúos".

Answer: False

Explanation: Javier Álvarez re-recorded the song "Por los días que vendrán" for Luis Pastor's 2012 album "Dúos," not "Ya soy mayor".

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In which year did Javier Álvarez contribute the song "Por los días que vendrán" to Luis Pastor's album "Diario de a bordo"?

Answer: 1998

Explanation: Javier Álvarez contributed the song "Por los días que vendrán" to Luis Pastor's album "Diario de a bordo" in the year 1998.

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Javier Álvarez performed with Antonio Vega on which song for the "Liberando Expresiones" album?

Answer: "Amor en vena"

Explanation: Javier Álvarez performed the song "Amor en vena" with Antonio Vega for the "Liberando Expresiones" album.

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What song did Javier Álvarez cover for the 2004 compilation "El Jueves. Versión imposible II"?

Answer: "Aserejé"

Explanation: Javier Álvarez covered the song "Aserejé" for the 2004 compilation "El Jueves. Versión imposible II".

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Javier Álvarez contributed to a tribute album for the Spanish band Hombres G in 2003 with which song?

Answer: "Si no te tengo a ti"

Explanation: Javier Álvarez contributed the song "Si no te tengo a ti" to the 2003 tribute album for the Spanish band Hombres G.

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Javier Álvarez provided backing vocals for Diego Vasallo's album "Canciones de amor desafinado" in the year:

Answer: 2000

Explanation: Javier Álvarez provided backing vocals for Diego Vasallo's album "Canciones de amor desafinado" in the year 2000.

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Which song did Javier Álvarez contribute to the 1999 compilation titled "Tatuaje"?

Answer: "¡Ay! Maricruz"

Explanation: Javier Álvarez contributed the song "¡Ay! Maricruz" to the 1999 compilation titled "Tatuaje".

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Which song did Javier Álvarez perform with Cristina Lliso for the Enrique Urquijo tribute album?

Answer: "Cambio de planes"

Explanation: Javier Álvarez performed the song "Cambio de planes" with Cristina Lliso for the Enrique Urquijo tribute album.

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Javier Álvarez contributed the song "Desde o samba é samba" to which 2005 compilation?

Answer: "Samba pa ti"

Explanation: Javier Álvarez contributed the song "Desde o samba é samba" to the 2005 compilation "Samba pa ti".

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Javier Álvarez re-recorded a song for Luis Pastor's 2012 album "Dúos". What was the song title?

Answer: "Por los días que vendrán"

Explanation: Javier Álvarez re-recorded the song "Por los días que vendrán" for Luis Pastor's 2012 album "Dúos".

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Musical Style and Influences

Javier Álvarez's musical style is primarily influenced by flamenco music.

Answer: False

Explanation: Javier Álvarez's musical style is primarily influenced by pop music, not flamenco. His cited influences include artists like ABBA and Michael Jackson.

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Based on the provided source material, identify Javier Álvarez's principal musical influence.

Answer: Pop music

Explanation: The source material explicitly states that Javier Álvarez's musical style is primarily influenced by pop music.

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Which of the following artists is NOT listed as a primary musical influence for Javier Álvarez?

Answer: The Beatles

Explanation: The source material lists ABBA, James Taylor, and Michael Jackson as primary influences for Javier Álvarez, but The Beatles are not mentioned in this context.

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Biographical and External Information

Javier Álvarez was born in Barcelona, Spain.

Answer: False

Explanation: Javier Álvarez was born in Cuatro Caminos, Madrid, not Barcelona, Spain.

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The newspaper *El Mundo* published an article about Javier Álvarez's album *Guerrero Álvarez* in May 2009.

Answer: False

Explanation: The newspaper *ABC* published an article about Javier Álvarez's album *Guerrero Álvarez* on May 4, 2009. *El Mundo* published an article titled "El retrato de Javier Álvarez" in October 2003.

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Javier Álvarez's primary external link provided is his official website.

Answer: False

Explanation: The primary external link provided for Javier Álvarez is his Myspace page (myspace.com/javieralvarezspace), not his official website.

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The Biblioteca Nacional de España (BNE) is used for authority control related to Javier Álvarez.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Biblioteca Nacional de España (BNE) is indeed used for authority control related to Javier Álvarez, identified by the resource ID XX1605265.

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The image caption indicates the photograph of Javier Álvarez was taken in 2009.

Answer: False

Explanation: The image caption indicates that the photograph of Javier Álvarez was taken in 2018, not 2009.

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The article notes that Javier Álvarez's biography, being about a living person, requires additional citations for verification.

Answer: True

Explanation: The article includes a notice stating that the biography of Javier Álvarez, as a living person, requires additional citations for verification to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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The MusicBrainz database lists Javier Álvarez with the artist ID df1186b3-6823-41f3-b7bd-9dbaa6f6baf7.

Answer: True

Explanation: The MusicBrainz database does list Javier Álvarez with the artist ID df1186b3-6823-41f3-b7bd-9dbaa6f6baf7.

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Which Spanish newspaper published an article titled "El retrato de Javier Álvarez" in October 2003?

Answer: El Mundo

Explanation: The Spanish newspaper *El Mundo* published an article titled "El retrato de Javier Álvarez" in October 2003.

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What external link is primarily provided for Javier Álvarez in the source material?

Answer: His Myspace page (myspace.com/javieralvarezspace)

Explanation: The primary external link provided for Javier Álvarez in the source material is his Myspace page: myspace.com/javieralvarezspace.

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The article includes a note regarding Javier Álvarez's biography, emphasizing the need for:

Answer: Additional citations for verification, especially as he is a living person.

Explanation: The article includes a note emphasizing the need for additional citations for verification, particularly because Javier Álvarez is a living person.

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What year was the photograph of Javier Álvarez, mentioned with a caption, likely taken?

Answer: 2018

Explanation: The image caption indicates that the photograph of Javier Álvarez was taken in the year 2018.

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Which Spanish newspaper published an article about Javier Álvarez's album *Guerrero Álvarez* on May 4, 2009?

Answer: ABC

Explanation: The Spanish newspaper *ABC* published an article about Javier Álvarez's album *Guerrero Álvarez* on May 4, 2009.

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The authority control information for Javier Álvarez includes an ID from which music database?

Answer: MusicBrainz

Explanation: The authority control information for Javier Álvarez includes an ID from the MusicBrainz database.

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What is the primary purpose of the note regarding additional citations for Javier Álvarez's biography?

Answer: To ensure the accuracy and verifiability of information about a living person.

Explanation: The primary purpose of the note regarding additional citations is to ensure the accuracy and verifiability of information about Javier Álvarez, as he is a living person.

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