Residente o Visitante
Calle 13 · 2007
69 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant fusion of urban rhythms and traditional Latin sounds, layered with sharp social commentary and eclectic musical styles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tango del pecado — This track showcases a unique blend of tango rhythms and hip-hop, illustrating the band's ability to merge disparate genres while tackling themes of desire and temptation.
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La cumbia de los aburridos — With its infectious beats and playful lyrics, this song embodies the group's knack for transforming social commentary into danceable music, appealing to a wide audience.
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El avión se cae — The song captivates listeners with its poignant exploration of existential themes and societal struggles, illustrating Calle 13's lyrical depth and emotional resonance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's fusion of genres and strong lyrical content showcases Calle 13's innovative approach to music.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a thematic tone, followed by a sequence of tracks that blend various Latin styles with hip-hop beats.
- The lyrics often employ sharp social commentary, with multiple tracks addressing political and cultural issues in a direct manner.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- sharp social commentary with humor
- vibrant rhythms for lively gatherings
- dynamic tracks with varied tempos
- playful energy for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 'Residente o Visitante' is Calle 13's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Los De Atrás Vienen Conmigo'. At this point, the group was solidifying their reputation as innovative artists who seamlessly blended genres, pushing boundaries in Latin music and addressing socio-political issues through their lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Residente· Bomba Estéreo· Los Cafres
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:48
- 2 Tango del pecado 4:13
- 3 La fokin moda 3:26
- 4 Sin exagerar 3:26
- 5 Mala suerte con el 13 4:30
- 6 Llegale a mi guardia 4:24
- 7 Un beso de desayuno 4:51
- 8 Uiyi Guaye 5:05
- 9 Algo con-sentido 4:40
- 10 Pal norte 4:41
- 11 La cumbia de los aburridos 4:07
- 12 A limpiar el sucio 4:13
- 13 El avión se cae 4:18
- 14 La crema 4:01
- 15 La era de la copiaera 4:41
- 16 Japón 3:59
- 17 Suave (remix) 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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