Fire Away
Ozomatli · 2010
36 min · 11 tracks · music of Latin America
A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and hip-hop energy drives this eclectic celebration of cultural diversity and social awareness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gay Vatos in Love — This track stands out for its bold narrative, exploring love within an LGBTQ+ context that challenges traditional norms in both Latin culture and mainstream music.
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Love Comes Down — The closing track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of unity and hope, featuring lush instrumentation and a heartfelt message that resonates deeply.
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Are You Ready? — Opening the album with high energy, this track showcases Ozomatli's signature blend of genres and invites listeners into a celebration of life and community.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases vibrant fusion and strong lyrical themes but lacks full cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- danceable tracks for social gatherings
- short bursts of energetic fun
- reflective moments amidst upbeat rhythms
- playful themes and lively beats
Maybe skip if you
- seeking slow, introspective sounds
- prefer lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Fire Away is Ozomatli's fifth studio album, following their acclaimed record, Don't Mess With the Dragon from 2007. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as genre-blending pioneers while continuing to engage with socially conscious themes through their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Los Lobos· Calle 13· La Santa Cecilia
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Are You Ready? 3:17
- 2 45 3:02
- 3 It's Only Paper 2:47
- 4 Elysian Persuasion 3:16
- 5 Gay Vatos in Love 3:16
- 6 Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah 3:04
- 7 It's Only Time 4:14
- 8 Nadas Por Free 2:56
- 9 Malagasy Shock 2:58
- 10 Love Comes Down 5:29
- 11 Caballito 2:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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