El Mal Querer
Rosalía · 2018
30 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A bold fusion of flamenco, R&B, and pop that tells a compelling story through its innovative production and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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CAP.I AUGURIO: Malamente Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Malamente — This track features a mix of modern production and traditional flamenco sounds, showcasing Rosalía's unique style and lyrical storytelling about heartbreak.
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Di mi nombre — Incorporating reggaeton rhythms with flamenco influences, this song captures themes of desire and identity while demonstrating Rosalía's vocal prowess.
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Que no salga la luna — This haunting ballad weaves together lyrical depth and emotional resonance, illustrating the complexities of love and longing in a traditional yet modern context.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
El Mal Querer showcases innovative production and strong narrative cohesion, making it distinct in contemporary music.
What we noticed
- Each track is structured as a 'capítulo', creating a narrative flow that ties the album together.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal techniques, enhancing the emotional intensity and storytelling aspect.
- The album's pacing varies, with some tracks building tension through rapid rhythms while others slow down for reflective moments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- short, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — This album showcases Rosalía's artistic evolution and received significant acclaim.
- Career context
- El Mal Querer is Rosalía's second studio album, following her breakthrough debut Los Ángeles in 2017. By 2018, she was transitioning from traditional flamenco influences to a more contemporary sound that resonated globally, positioning her as a leading voice in Spanish music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- C. Tangana· Nathy Peluso· Bad Bunny
Tracklist
- 1 CAP.I AUGURIO: Malamente Start here 2:30
- 2 CAP.II BODA: Que no salga la luna 4:30
- 3 CAP.III CELOS: Pienso en tu mirá 3:14
- 4 CAP.IV DISPUTA: De aquí no sales 2:25
- 5 CAP.V LAMENTO: Reniego 3:28
- 6 CAP.VI CLAUSURA: Preso 0:41
- 7 CAP.VII LITURGIA: Bagdad 3:03
- 8 CAP.VIII ÉXTASIS: Di mi nombre 2:42
- 9 CAP.IX CONCEPCIÓN: Nana 3:17
- 10 CAP.X CORDURA: Maldición 2:55
- 11 CAP.XI PODER: A ningún hombre 1:34
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