KICK ii
Arca · 2021
41 min · 15 tracks · experimental music
A bold fusion of experimental sounds and reggaeton rhythms, creating an immersive and avant-garde sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Doña Start here — The opening track sets a surreal tone with its ethereal production and haunting vocal delivery, immediately immersing listeners into the album's unique atmosphere.
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Femme — This track showcases a playful yet introspective exploration of gender identity through its provocative lyrics and eclectic beats, encapsulating the album's overarching themes.
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Crown — As one of the longer tracks, it allows for deeper emotional expression through its layered sounds and poignant lyrical reflections on self-acceptance and vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
KICK ii blends experimental sounds with reggaeton, showcasing unique structures and strong distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered vocal samples and a heavy bass line, setting an experimental tone.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, moving from reggaeton beats to ambient soundscapes within the same song.
- The use of unconventional song structures is prevalent, with many tracks lacking traditional verse-chorus formats.
- The final track features a gradual fade-out, leaving listeners in a lingering sonic space that contrasts with the album's earlier intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- bold vocals that provoke thought
- short bursts of energetic intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek long, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — KICK ii pushes boundaries with a bold fusion of sounds, diverging from previous works.
- Career context
- KICK ii is Arca's follow-up to the critically acclaimed KICK i, released in 2020. At this point in their career, Arca had solidified their status as a boundary-pushing artist within the experimental music scene. This album continues to explore themes of identity and transformation, further establishing their unique voice after several years of innovative collaboration and solo projects.
Tracklist
- 1 Doña Start here 1:46
- 2 Prada 2:44
- 3 Rakata 2:31
- 4 Tiro 2:18
- 5 Lethargy 2:07
- 6 Araña 4:17
- 7 My 2 3:15
- 8 Electra Rex 2:08
- 9 Ripples 2:09
- 10 Femme 1:42
- 11 Alien Inside 1:59
- 12 Muñecas 3:33
- 13 Crown 4:37
- 14 Confianza 1:47
- 15 Paw 4:09
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