La Oreja de Van Gogh performed a series of comeback concerts at the Movistar Arena in Madrid on May 27 and 28 [1, 2].
The performances mark a significant cultural moment in Spanish pop music, as the group reunites with original vocalist Amaia Montero following her departure in 2007. The return aims to reconnect the band with its fanbase and embrace artistic vulnerability during the tour [1, 3].
Montero, who rejoined the group in 2025 [4], faced the crowd with a performance described as having high emotional voltage [1]. The setlist drew from a repertoire spanning more than 30 years of songs [3]. Despite the emotional weight of the return, the reception from the audience was positive. "El apoyo ha sido brutal," Montero said [2].
Critics offered differing views on the technical execution of the night. Some reports described the event as a triumph of fragility where the vocalist pushed through the recital with a titanic effort [1]. Other accounts were less favorable, suggesting the performance felt like a karaoke session reminiscent of early 2000s festivals [5].
Montero had previously signaled her readiness for this return, acknowledging the personal toll of her time away from the band. "Con mis cicatrices de luchar mucho aquí estoy, con toda la ilusión y las ganas de cantar," Montero said [3].
The Madrid dates occur approximately seven months after the group's initial 2025 reunion [4]. This tour represents the band's effort to bridge generational gaps by performing their most enduring classics with the original lineup that defined their early success [3].
“"El apoyo ha sido brutal"”
The reunion of La Oreja de Van Gogh with Amaia Montero serves as a test of the band's enduring legacy against the realities of vocal aging and nostalgia. While the emotional connection with the audience remains strong, the diverging critical reviews suggest a tension between the fans' desire for a sentimental homecoming and the technical expectations of a professional touring act.
