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Clandestino — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of displacement and resilience through its haunting melodies and evocative lyrics about undocumented migrants.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of genres and political themes creates a distinctive sound that resonates well over time.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a steady reggae rhythm layered with Latin percussion, establishing its fusion sound immediately.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word segments, blending narrative elements with music, which enhances the political themes.
- The instrumentation varies significantly across tracks, with some featuring acoustic guitar and others incorporating brass and electronic elements.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo and introduce more reflective melodies, creating a sense of closure as the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
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- 1 Clandestino 2:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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