Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

66 /100
Alpine
Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

Bajofondo's debut effectively fuses tango with electronic elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong electronic beat in 'Montserrat' that sets a vibrant tone, blending traditional tango instrumentation with modern production.
  • Several tracks incorporate samples and remixes, such as 'Perfume (remixed by Campo)', which adds layers of complexity to the original compositions.
  • The final track, 'Ese cielo azul', closes the album with a slower tempo and reflective mood, contrasting with the energetic opening.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Montserrat 5:10
  • 2 En mí / Soledad 4:07
  • 3 Los tangueros 5:12
  • 4 Mi corazón 4:24
  • 5 Maroma 4:44
  • 6 Perfume (remixed by Campo) 5:26
  • 7 Vacío 2:48
  • 8 Esperándote 4:13
  • 9 Naranjo en flor 4:38
  • 10 Bruma 6:13
  • 11 Éxodo II 5:15
  • 12 Duro y parejo 5:26
  • 13 Forma 3:54
  • 14 El sonido de la milonga 5:33
  • 15 Av. de Mayo 5:42
  • 16 Ese cielo azul 6:05

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata