Alegranza
by El Guincho
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The Guardian
    60
    It may lack choruses and convention but the repetition and other-worldliness are mesmerising, and may leave you a little pie-eyed.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    Akin to Manu Chao backed by The Go Team!, fortunately it's no one-off. [Nov 2008, p.117]
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#90 Best Album of 2008

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Tubie
    Nov 3, 2010
    10
    An amazing, amazing gem. Even if you don't understand Spanish you will be able to vibe out to this music. The rhythms are enough to make youAn amazing, amazing gem. Even if you don't understand Spanish you will be able to vibe out to this music. The rhythms are enough to make you enjoy this music. I love that it reminds me a bit of animal collective but this is much different in his own way and that makes this album unique and great but still familiar.… Full Review »
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