What makes La trenza by Mon Laferte notable?

The album received widespread acclaim and solidified Laferte's position in the Latin pop scene, earning her a Latin Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Pop Album. It also reached high chart positions across Latin America, further expanding her audience beyond Chile. La trenza is Mon Laferte's third studio album, released after her breakthrough with the previous record, Vol. 1, which had established her as a prominent figure in Latin music. By this time, she was gaining international recognition and began to explore a broader musical palette, blending genres like bolero and pop rock with her signature style.

Who is La trenza for?

La trenza works well if you're into vibrant energy for celebrations, short bursts of emotional expression and sing-along moments with friends.

How many songs are on La trenza?

La trenza has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

La trenza

Mon Laferte · 2017

39 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and emotive balladry that showcases Mon Laferte's dynamic vocal range and eclectic influences.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Amor completo — This track exemplifies Laferte's ability to convey deep emotion through her powerful vocals while merging traditional bolero elements with contemporary pop.
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El beso — With its haunting melody and intimate lyrics, this song highlights Laferte's knack for storytelling, drawing listeners into a personal narrative that resonates universally.
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La trenza — The title track serves as an anthem of self-empowerment and resilience, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of love and personal growth through its rich instrumentation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends vibrant rhythms with emotive balladry, showcasing Laferte's vocal range and eclectic influences.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that blend Latin rhythms with rock elements, while the second half shifts towards more introspective ballads.
Several songs incorporate rich instrumentation, including strings and brass, which enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.

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: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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

vibrant energy for celebrations
short bursts of emotional expression
sing-along moments with friends
playful narratives throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy, immersive albums
want subdued, minimalist sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: La trenza is Mon Laferte's third studio album, released after her breakthrough with the previous record, Vol. 1, which had established her as a prominent figure in Latin music. By this time, she was gaining international recognition and began to explore a broader musical palette, blending genres like bolero and pop rock with her signature style.
Stylistic neighbors: Natalia Lafourcade· Silvana Estrada· Ximena Sariñana