Tornasol
Mon Laferte · 2013
51 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant fusion of bolero and pop, layered with emotive vocals and rich instrumentation that captures the essence of longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tornasol — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its lush arrangement and poignant lyrics about love and vulnerability.
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Ángel negro — This opening track sets the tone with haunting melodies and showcases Laferte's vocal prowess while exploring themes of desire and despair.
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Vuelve por favor — A standout ballad that combines heartfelt lyrics with a traditional bolero style, reflecting Laferte's ability to convey deep emotion through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends bolero and pop with emotive vocals, showcasing strong songwriting and rich arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow ballad, then shifts to mid-tempo tracks that incorporate traditional bolero rhythms.
- Several songs feature layered instrumentation, including strings and brass, which enrich the emotional delivery of the vocals.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- melodic intricacy for detail lovers
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- cathartic moments throughout listening
- engaging sing-along choruses
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Tornasol is Mon Laferte's debut studio album, following her earlier EPs. At this stage, she was transitioning from a Chilean television personality to a serious musician, showcasing her distinctive voice and songwriting skills.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Natalia Lafourcade· Silvana Estrada· Ximena Sariñana
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ángel negro 3:15
- 2 Tornasol 4:18
- 3 Lo que pido 3:55
- 4 Orgasmo para dos 4:03
- 5 Vuelve por favor 4:16
- 6 Trátame bien 3:35
- 7 Flor de amapola 4:12
- 8 Muerte en el ring 3:43
- 9 Hospital 2:49
- 10 Hey hey 2:54
- 11 Nubes en mis pies 3:34
- 12 Calma 3:10
- 13 Estado natural 3:12
- 14 Igual que yo 4:21
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