KiCk i
Arca · 2020
38 min · 13 tracks · experimental music
A vivid collage of experimental pop, reggaeton, and avant-garde soundscapes that challenge traditional genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nonbinary Start here — This track opens the album with a bold declaration of identity, blending electronic beats with visceral lyrics to establish the thematic foundation of the record.
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Calor — Calor stands out with its infectious rhythm and evocative lyrics about desire and connection, embodying the album's exploration of intimacy and emotion.
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Rip the Slit — This track showcases Arca’s signature blend of experimental production and raw vulnerability, capturing the essence of transition and transformation in sound.
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La Chíqui — With its playful approach and catchy hooks, La Chíqui exemplifies the fusion of reggaeton influences with avant-garde artistry that characterizes KiCk i.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
KiCk i showcases innovative composition and production, pushing genre boundaries while maintaining a cohesive yet unpredictable flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, rhythmic pulse in 'Nonbinary' that sets a danceable tone, which is maintained through several tracks before shifting to more introspective pieces.
- Several songs incorporate spoken word elements and unconventional song structures, often eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of freeform expression.
- 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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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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- explorative themes of identity
- bold sonic experimentation throughout
- short tracks for quick engagement
- introspective moments for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long, immersive tracks
- prefer straightforward, conventional sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — KiCk i represents a deliberate departure into complex soundscapes and genre fusion.
- Moods
- Introspective· Romantic
- Career context
- KiCk i is Arca's fourth studio album, following the acclaimed releases of Arca (2017) and Kick I (2020). At this point in their career, Arca was solidifying their position as a boundary-pushing artist in both the experimental music and pop landscapes, collaborating with high-profile artists and gaining widespread recognition for their unique sound.
Tracklist
- 1 Nonbinary Start here 2:19
- 2 Time 2:45
- 3 Mequetrefe 2:20
- 4 Riquiquí 2:39
- 5 Calor 3:32
- 6 Afterwards 4:02
- 7 Watch 2:28
- 8 KLK 3:47
- 9 Rip the Slit 2:54
- 10 La Chíqui 2:47
- 11 Machote 2:57
- 12 No queda nada 5:37
- 13 Mirrors
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