A clear departure from rumba, embracing a pure rock sound with tracks like "Barbie de extrarradio".

If Idiotas was the diagnosis, 2012’s Lágrimas desordenadas was the cure. This album is widely considered his masterpiece of transition. He had conquered his addictions and found stability in fatherhood.

(2023)

Melendi’s discography is a fascinating evolution from the raw, urban rumba of his early career to the polished, introspective pop-rock of his later years. Since his debut in 2003, he has remained one of Spain's most influential and commercially successful artists.

In this phase, Melendi cut his hair, changed his image, and shifted toward a more guitar-driven rock sound.