What makes Entrañas by Arca notable?

Entrañas received widespread critical acclaim, noted for its avant-garde approach and intimate lyrical content. The album's innovative fusion of genres helped solidify Arca's influence within the underground music scene, inspiring a new wave of artists exploring similar themes of identity and vulnerability. When Arca released Entrañas in 2016, they were already recognized as a pivotal figure in experimental music and neoperreo, following their acclaimed project Xen in 2014. This album marked a further evolution in their sound, showcasing deeper personal themes and intricate production techniques that reflected their growth as a solo artist after collaborations with Björk and FKA Twigs.

Who is Entrañas for?

Entrañas works well if you're into fragmented pacing for active listening, haunting vocals for emotional depth and interludes that disrupt expectations.

How many songs are on Entrañas?

Entrañas has 14 tracks, running approximately 3 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Entrañas

Arca · 2016

3 min · 14 tracks · experimental music

A daring exploration of identity and emotion through glitchy beats and ethereal soundscapes, challenging conventional music forms.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Pérdida — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting vocals and unconventional structure, introducing listeners to the emotional depth that defines Entrañas.
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Baby Doll — This track stands out for its blend of seductive beats and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the tension between desire and vulnerability that permeates the album.
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Turnt — With its pulsating rhythm and dynamic production, Turnt serves as an anthem of empowerment and self-expression, highlighting Arca's unique ability to merge club culture with personal narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

Entrañas showcases innovative sound design and a unique approach to composition, making it stand out in experimental music.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements that intertwine with the music, creating a layered narrative experience.
The use of silence and pauses is prominent, allowing moments of tension to build before sudden sonic eruptions.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 9/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

fragmented pacing for active listening
haunting vocals for emotional depth
interludes that disrupt expectations
visceral sounds for immersive experiences

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward song structures
seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — A daring exploration of identity and emotion, challenging conventional music forms.
Career context: When Arca released Entrañas in 2016, they were already recognized as a pivotal figure in experimental music and neoperreo, following their acclaimed project Xen in 2014. This album marked a further evolution in their sound, showcasing deeper personal themes and intricate production techniques that reflected their growth as a solo artist after collaborations with Björk and FKA Twigs.
Stylistic neighbors: FKA twigs· Sophie· Shygirl