¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro?
Jesse & Joy · 2011
52 min · 14 tracks · pop music
Joyful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating an intimate yet vibrant pop experience that resonates with universal themes of love and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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¿Con quién se queda el perro? — This track features a memorable chorus that captures the bittersweet emotions of separation while showcasing the duo's harmonious vocals. Its narrative cleverly uses the metaphor of a pet to discuss relationship dynamics.
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Corre! — With its upbeat tempo and empowering lyrics about moving on from toxic relationships, this song exemplifies the album's theme of resilience. The infectious energy and catchy melody make it a standout track.
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Llorar — This ballad showcases the duo's vocal range and emotional delivery, delving into themes of heartbreak and longing. Its poignant lyrics resonate deeply, making it a quintessential moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances lively melodies with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing strong vocal interplay and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a contrasting emotional shift.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns between Jesse and Joy, enhancing the dynamic interplay between their voices.
- The album closes with two consecutive tracks that feature unresolved endings, leaving a lingering sense of longing.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional crescendos throughout
- heartfelt melodies for sing-alongs
- joyful moments for shared experiences
- engaging storytelling in each track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in December 2011, ¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro? is Jesse & Joy's third studio album, following their successful 2009 release, Electricidad. The album solidified their position in the Latin pop scene and showcased their growth as songwriters and artists, blending catchy hooks with emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- La Oreja de Van Gogh· Morat· Dulce Pontes
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Llorar
The bridge shifts to a raw confession of vulnerability, expressing an urgent need for connection amidst sorrow.
This moment marks a stark contrast to the preceding verses' introspection, heightening emotional impact through a sudden appeal to another’s presence.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aquí voy 3:07
- 2 ¿Con quién se queda el perro? 3:08
- 3 Cómo no 3:36
- 4 ¡Corre! 4:48
- 5 Gotitas de amor 3:13
- 6 La de la mala suerte 4:09
- 7 Quiero que me quieras 3:01
- 8 Me llora el cielo 3:47
- 9 Tú mi poesía 3:59
- 10 Veneno 3:50
- 11 Me voy 3:30
- 12 Me quiero enamorar 3:58
- 13 Llorar 3:44
- 14 La de la mala suerte 4:12
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