Lágrimas Mexicanas
Bill Frisell · 2011
41 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of Latin melodies intertwined with jazz improvisation, exploring emotional depth through intricate guitar work.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lágrimas mexicanas — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, marrying lush guitar textures with poignant melodies that evoke deep emotion and nostalgia.
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Mi declaración Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its vibrant rhythm and intricate guitar lines that draw listeners into Frisell's world of sound.
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Calle 7 — Featuring a lively tempo and playful interaction between instruments, this track highlights Frisell's ability to blend jazz with folkloric elements seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalFrisell's blend of Latin melodies and jazz improvisation creates a distinctive sound that rewards repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate guitar work that often employs fingerpicking and varied dynamics, creating a rich texture throughout.
- Each track showcases distinct Latin influences, with melodies that are both lyrical and rhythmically complex, inviting improvisation.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a steady groove while others explore more free-form structures.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- vibrant melodies for relaxed moments
- emotive guitar for introspective listening
- short tracks for easy engagement
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a high point in Frisell's exploration of Latin music within jazz.
- Themes
- Latin jazz fusion· nostalgic melodies· folkloric guitar textures
- Career context
- By the time 'Lágrimas Mexicanas' was released in 2011, Bill Frisell had established himself as a prominent figure in jazz, known for his unique fusion of genres. This album followed his critically acclaimed works and showcased his continued exploration of world music influences, particularly Latin rhythms and melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage
Tracklist
- 1 Mi declaración Start here 7:02
- 2 Calle 7 5:04
- 3 La curva 2:34
- 4 Lágrimas mexicanas 4:34
- 5 Lágrimas de amor 5:01
- 6 Cafezinho 1:35
- 7 El camino 3:31
- 8 Aquela mulher 5:10
- 9 Briga de namorados 4:35
- 10 Forinfas 1:54
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