Truth is, this album is worth every cent in your pocket.
Simple. as. that.
The Puerto Rican urbano duo, Calle 13, have once more used their wit, charisma, talent, indirect and direct vulgarity and fine rhymes to their advantage. I mean, what more can we expect after 5 years and 4 albums later. It´s their specialty.
Entren los que quieren is Calle 13`s fourth studio album and with it comes a side of Calle 13 which we are used to but for some reason, never seen before. It begins with a 3-minute intro, with a sarcastic message and very much mocking a cheesy dating game introduction.
Calma Pueblo is the first single from the album, whose direct lyrics of anger, disillusion, and desire of personal liberty caused many controversy and not to mention the video that goes with it; a parade of nude men and women running the streets of Puerto Rico.
Calle 13 took the extra step to experiment new rhythms like old ska, merengue, and Asian inspired melodies. For example, Latinoamerica is trova with much heart felt beats consisting of andino instruments like the `caja` . Calle 13 is joined by three talented women who specialize in colombian folk (Toto la Momposina), afroperuvian (Susana Baca), and brazilian (Maria Rita) music, which gives this track it´s final touch of power and dignity.
La Vuelta al Mundo and Muerte en Hawaii are the cursi ones in the album. Both songs are a bit more mellow compared to the ´in your face´ attitude that Calle 13 tends to have. In essence, both tracks are like taking a tour around the world. The melodies in La Vuelta al Mundo has me floating in a pond of cherry blossom flowers in Japan and the serenating of the ukulele in Muerte en Hawaii has me swaying in my coconut bra and grass skirt somewhere in Hawaii. Nonetheless, THESE lyrics are a unique and innovative way to send a message to that special someone.
Now, if you want that `oh snap!`. `o no he didnt!`. *gasp* effect , I highly recommend Digo lo que pienso.
1. Intro
Entren los que quieren is Calle 13`s fourth studio album and with it comes a side of Calle 13 which we are used to but for some reason, never seen before. It begins with a 3-minute intro, with a sarcastic message and very much mocking a cheesy dating game introduction.
Calma Pueblo is the first single from the album, whose direct lyrics of anger, disillusion, and desire of personal liberty caused many controversy and not to mention the video that goes with it; a parade of nude men and women running the streets of Puerto Rico.
Calle 13 took the extra step to experiment new rhythms like old ska, merengue, and Asian inspired melodies. For example, Latinoamerica is trova with much heart felt beats consisting of andino instruments like the `caja` . Calle 13 is joined by three talented women who specialize in colombian folk (Toto la Momposina), afroperuvian (Susana Baca), and brazilian (Maria Rita) music, which gives this track it´s final touch of power and dignity.
La Vuelta al Mundo and Muerte en Hawaii are the cursi ones in the album. Both songs are a bit more mellow compared to the ´in your face´ attitude that Calle 13 tends to have. In essence, both tracks are like taking a tour around the world. The melodies in La Vuelta al Mundo has me floating in a pond of cherry blossom flowers in Japan and the serenating of the ukulele in Muerte en Hawaii has me swaying in my coconut bra and grass skirt somewhere in Hawaii. Nonetheless, THESE lyrics are a unique and innovative way to send a message to that special someone.
Now, if you want that `oh snap!`. `o no he didnt!`. *gasp* effect , I highly recommend Digo lo que pienso.
1. Intro
2. Calma Pueblo
3. Baile De Los Pobres
4. La Vuelta Al Mundo
5. La Bala
6. Vamo’ A Portarnos Mal
7. Latinoamérica
8. Inter – En Annunakilandia
9. Digo Lo Que Pienso
10. Muerte En Hawaii
11. Todo Se Mueve
12. El Hormiguero
13. Prepárame La Cena
14. Outro
:: Jessica Roiz
:: Jessica Roiz
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