El Turista
by Josh Rouse
  • Record Label: Yep Roc
  • Release Date: Mar 9, 2010
User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 6 out of 18

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  1. nathanbo
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    This is just a fun sounding album The sound ranges from very smooth and relaxing to upbeat and jolly to melancholy. This variation prevents the album from becoming stale or repetitive. There is a very organic vibe that arises from the backings and the soothing acoustic guitar. The Latin influences meld great with the traditional classical sound. I think the sound might be a little tooThis is just a fun sounding album The sound ranges from very smooth and relaxing to upbeat and jolly to melancholy. This variation prevents the album from becoming stale or repetitive. There is a very organic vibe that arises from the backings and the soothing acoustic guitar. The Latin influences meld great with the traditional classical sound. I think the sound might be a little too niche for everyone, but for what it is it's perfect. Listing to this you will live on an island and chill under a lemon tree while watching the sunset. That might sound a little weird, but trust me; you will enjoy it if you give the sound a chance. The piano is ever so beautiful and puts its audience in a happy place every time. Josh Rouse manages to pull off a soft ballad version of Cotton Eye Joe. That alone makes the album worth listing. Whoever says this is garbage has clearly never listened to the album and should definitely check it out. Just sit back and relax with the sounds of a mix between Vince Guaraldi and Santana.… Expand
  2. TheDaveHimself
    Aug 6, 2011
    6
    Isn't his best album, and the songs aren't as memorable as they usually are with Rouse, but it's a welcome change of pace. Half of the album is in Spanish and it sounds beautiful.
  3. JoshuaS.
    Apr 12, 2010
    0
    Absolute garbage!! some of the worst music ive ever heard, do not buy!

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    80
    The result is a globe-trotting pop album that sounds like nothing he's attempted before, yet still retains enough of his signature arrangements to make Rouse’s multi-ethnic transformation a believable one.
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  2. Filter
    62
    This is merely alright, but it will surely need to burn slower to penetrate the heart.
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  3. PopMatters
    80
    Most of the songs on El Turista look to home and away as places and times of reassurance and comfort.
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