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Released 20 years ago

Labios Compartidos

Maná · 2006

9 min · 2 tracks · rock en español

A vibrant fusion of rock and Latin rhythms that pulses with emotive storytelling and energetic instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Labios compartidos (radio edit) — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of love and heartbreak through its catchy chorus and dynamic arrangement, making it a signature song for Maná.
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    Clavado en un bar — This track blends heartfelt lyrics with a lively melody, illustrating Maná's ability to convey deep emotions while keeping listeners engaged with infectious rhythms.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodies and rhythms but lacks depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a prominent guitar riff that drives the song, while the verses are built around a steady rhythm section.
  • The second track employs a slower tempo and incorporates a more traditional Latin feel with its use of percussion and melodic lines.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Follow-up to a critically acclaimed album, establishing continued dominance in Latin rock.
Themes
passionate longing· smoke-filled bars· nostalgic storytelling
Career context
Released in 2006, Labios Compartidos was Maná's follow-up to their acclaimed album, Revolución de Amor, which solidified their status in the Latin alternative scene. By this point, the band had already achieved significant commercial success and was renowned for their ability to blend rock with traditional Mexican music, further expanding their audience with this release.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Labios compartidos (radio edit) 4:36
  • 2 Clavado en un bar 5:13

If this landed

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