What makes Throw the Dice by Barei notable?

Throw the Dice received critical acclaim, leading to Barei representing Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with her single 'Say Yay!'. The album's success contributed to revitalizing interest in Spanish pop music on an international level, highlighting Barei's influence as an emerging artist in the genre. Released in 2015, Throw the Dice is Barei's debut studio album, establishing her presence in the Spanish pop scene. The album followed her earlier singles that garnered attention, showcasing her unique sound and lyrical approach while setting the stage for her future career as a prominent figure in Latin pop music.

How many songs are on Throw the Dice?

Throw the Dice has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Throw the Dice

Barei · 2015

40 min · 11 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of infectious melodies and rhythmic Latin influences that energize and uplift with every track.

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Top tracks — play these first

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You Fill Me Up — This opening track encapsulates the album's energetic essence with its catchy chorus and vibrant instrumentation, immediately drawing listeners into Barei's world.
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Jump the Gun — Offering a playful take on seizing opportunities, this track demonstrates Barei's knack for blending upbeat rhythms with relatable themes of spontaneity and fun.
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Throw the Dice — The title track combines a powerful message about taking risks with anthemic production, making it a standout highlight that showcases Barei's vocal prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features infectious melodies and rhythmic influences but lacks deep compositional complexity.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a lively tone, maintaining an upbeat tempo through the first five songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Weather Girl

The lyrics shift from playful banter to deeper contemplation about personal identity within societal expectations.

This transition highlights Barei's ability to weave humor with introspection, adding depth to what initially seems like a lighthearted track.

Tracklist

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

1 You Fill Me Up 3:55
2 Weather Girl 3:43
3 Jump the Gun 3:44
4 Wildest Horses 3:41
5 Throw the Dice 3:46
6 Foolish Nana 3:23
7 Another's Life 3:41
8 Kingdom of Paradox 3:36
9 Point of No Returns 3:59
10 Sacrifice 3:31
11 I Don't Wanna Lose You 3:55

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