Top tracks — play these first
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A Dios le pido Start here — This track serves as a powerful anthem of longing and hope, embodying the thematic heart of the album with its catchy chorus and vibrant instrumentation.
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Fotografía — A poignant duet that explores themes of love and separation, showcasing Juanes' ability to convey deep emotion through both melody and lyrics.
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La paga — This song features a compelling narrative about seeking redemption and understanding in relationships, underscored by Juanes' signature acoustic style.
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Mala gente — With its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics, this track highlights the album's more upbeat moments while addressing themes of betrayal and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines vibrant melodies with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing strong craftsmanship and solid songwriting.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Several songs feature layered guitar melodies that intertwine with rhythmic percussion, creating a vibrant soundscape.
- The album includes both solo vocal performances and harmonized sections, allowing for dynamic shifts in emotional delivery.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- uplifting melodies for celebration
- steady pacing for relaxed enjoyment
- infectious rhythms for sing-alongs
- heartfelt lyrics with personal resonance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotional depth in lyrics
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Juanes' presence in the Latin music scene and achieved significant commercial success.
- Themes
- Colombian rhythms· plea for peace· nostalgic longing
- Career context
- Un Día Normal is Juanes' second studio album, released in 2002 after his debut, Fíjate Bien. Following a successful start, this album solidified his presence in the Latin music scene and marked his transition from regional popularity to international acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carlos Vives· Pablo Alborán· Maná
Tracklist
- 1 A Dios le pido Start here 3:27
- 2 Es por ti 4:12
- 3 Un día normal 3:44
- 4 La paga 3:27
- 5 La única 3:06
- 6 Luna 3:35
- 7 Día lejano 3:34
- 8 Mala gente 3:18
- 9 Fotografía 4:00
- 10 Desde que despierto 3:56
- 11 La historia de Juan 3:40
- 12 La noche 2:56
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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