Fijacion Oral Vol. 1
by Shakira
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jun 7, 2005
User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 360 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 221 out of 360
  2. Mixed: 55 out of 360
  3. Negative: 84 out of 360

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  1. gabriel707
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Best latin album ever made, masterpiece vocally, lyrically and production wise. Shakira never misses to amaze
  2. Fer-243
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Un disco muy bueno lleno de canciones grandiosas realmente vale la pena escucharlo lo mejor de lo mejor
  3. anapacheco
    May 18, 2023
    10
    I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH! 1000/10 for all songs. Shakira is a-m-a-z-i-n-g.
  4. Sourciccone
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    it is probably his best album along with where the thieves are because it is art, with the help of gustavo cerati he was able to take off
  5. Adrianlobo
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    El mejor álbum en español de la década del 2000. Temazo, trás temazo, tras temazo,
  6. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Shakira delivers an amazing album here, her voice is great and her lyrics are very clever
  7. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    A wonderful album by Shakira, an ultimate classic and one of the best latin albums ever
  8. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Shakira does an awesome job here, great lyrics and her voice is amazing as always
  9. clarinhaaa
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    I love it, a classic!

    highlights: La Tortura, Las de la Intuicion, La Parede.
  10. felipealegria
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Shakira muestra su alma en las poesías mas hermosas jamás escritas, cada tema es una invitación al interior de su corazón. Cada tema esta perfectamente escrito y producido, dejando una atmosfera relajada y hermosa.
  11. Lindomarjuniorg
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    THE LATIN ALBUM OF THE MILLENIUM!! She did such good lyrics and explore so many rithyms its crazy, so good!
  12. Marcks
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum maravilhoso, mostra a versatilidade dessa incrível cantora! Álbum com vasta versatilidade musical… Expand
  13. Nruiz1409
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Great Album. We love to hear music from someone who inspires so much and represents Latin America to the world like no other artist.
  14. Sebastianher27
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum desde Dónde están Los Ladrones? Es una joya de la música en español
  15. Fernando8976
    May 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta este disco, es arte, lo es todo, simplemente me gusta mucho creo que de lo mejor… Expand
  16. Deivakuin
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna este álbum podría considerarse como una obra maestra en español, los sonidos, las líricas variadas le dan ese toque único, definitivamente el descanso de 4 años de Shakira valieron para dar un excelente álbum.
  17. kallum
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece! An incredible album, as expected from Shakira! Amazing lyrics and musicality!
  18. JUANCHO0202
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    wonderful skills at writing. Every song has a special meaning and is connected to the last one.
  19. Brayanortizr
    May 28, 2017
    10
    Junto a Dónde están los ladrones, es su mejor álbum en español. Continúa la línea de letras inspiradoras, con ritmos variados y con grandes colaboraciones. Aunque todas las canciones me gustan mucho, para mí destacan Día de Enero, No y La Tortura.
  20. alaNBrait
    May 27, 2017
    10
    Es claramente un álbum clásico de la música en español, que trascendió barreras del lenguaje .
    Un trabajo irresistible, poético, profundo, denota el cuidado y la dedicación en cada canción. No es solo por la calidad de las letra. Un álbum increíblemente bien logrado.
    Sin lugar a dudas, permanecerá como uno de sus mejores álbumes junto con su segunda parte OF Vol 2. en una mezcla perfecta    Es claramente un álbum clásico de la música en español, que trascendió barreras del lenguaje .
    Un trabajo irresistible, poético, profundo, denota el cuidado y la dedicación en cada canción. No es solo por la calidad de las letra. Un álbum increíblemente bien logrado.
    Sin lugar a dudas, permanecerá como uno de sus mejores álbumes junto con su segunda parte OF Vol 2. en una mezcla perfecta de la Shakira de sus inicios y la Shakira con la que todos quieren mover sus caderas.    … Expand
  21. Italo
    Jun 30, 2011
    10
    One of the best albuns that I've ever heard. Shakira has made this great album for us, and in my opinion, this is her best album... Complete, beeeeeautiful songs, lyrics, it's a complete album. Thank you Shakira.
  22. fedelmason
    Dec 14, 2010
    9
    In much senses, better than Pies Descalzos but not better than ¿Dónde están los ladrones?. The duet with Alejandro Sanz is the highlight of the album. "No" is a very beautiful song, because i'm very MACHO and that song almost make me cry.
  23. DarrenR
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    I think it's interesting how the average score given to this album by critics is over 10% lower than the user score . . . in my opinion this is evidence that critics don't always know what they're talking about. This album is destined to be a classic in every sense, more than can be said about just about every album released in the last several years. There are other I think it's interesting how the average score given to this album by critics is over 10% lower than the user score . . . in my opinion this is evidence that critics don't always know what they're talking about. This album is destined to be a classic in every sense, more than can be said about just about every album released in the last several years. There are other artists who may be more popular (though that's hard to imagine in this case, at least internationally), or more critically acclaimed, but most of them get dull after repeated listenings. This album gets better every time I hear it, something that I can say about very few albums at all (and something that surprises me greatly given the way Shakira's music is packaged to American audiences like it's no different from any other pop singer like [insert random female pop singer here]). Such a classification of her music might make sense if you're talking about her English-language stuff, but her voice really works much better speaking her native language and combined with her songwriting abilities puts this album on an entirely different level.… Expand
  24. NickM.
    Jun 3, 2007
    10
    I don't speak much spanish, so i really have no clue what the lyrics mean, but Shakira's voice is so amazing that it doesn't really matter, i can still feel the emotion thats in every lyric without knowing what they mean......the songs also have a very catchy and exciting beat, its awesome.
  25. luisg
    May 24, 2006
    10
    A wait it has been for shakira to release a spanish album ...ooh the relief its nothing like laundry service which catapulted her to mainstream....Vol . 1 offers us a mature and very precise shakira ...with en tus pupilas opening the album with such softness and yet inspiring ....and of course include LA TORTURA the lead single which is music bouncing off the walls ....the rest of the A wait it has been for shakira to release a spanish album ...ooh the relief its nothing like laundry service which catapulted her to mainstream....Vol . 1 offers us a mature and very precise shakira ...with en tus pupilas opening the album with such softness and yet inspiring ....and of course include LA TORTURA the lead single which is music bouncing off the walls ....the rest of the album is a instant classic...with less flare and more soul and a core to poignant it hurts right where its suppose to the heart...you can actually close you eyes and invision a sea of emotions ...shakiras best album to date.… Expand
  26. AmberM
    Feb 24, 2006
    10
    Shakira is a completely extraordinary artist in the latin/pop genre. I do not speak Spanish, but I am learning in school. I did not even know that Shakira eexisted until a teacher mentioned her, and I got the album to practice hearing and understanding it, and this has actually made me become a big fan of her! Fijacion Oral Vol. 1 is completely amazing, and I went out and bought "Oral Shakira is a completely extraordinary artist in the latin/pop genre. I do not speak Spanish, but I am learning in school. I did not even know that Shakira eexisted until a teacher mentioned her, and I got the album to practice hearing and understanding it, and this has actually made me become a big fan of her! Fijacion Oral Vol. 1 is completely amazing, and I went out and bought "Oral Fixation Vol. 2" along with more of her CD's. Overall, I would give Shakira a 10/10 on almost any album and any song that she sings.… Expand
  27. AndrewR
    Feb 15, 2006
    10
    Absolutely stunning. I don't speak Spanish, but this connected with me hard; I can only imagine how much more it would impact me if I knew the language.
  28. EdJ
    Dec 6, 2005
    9
    Until you can understand Spanish, you can't really understand how good this album is. Joining up with Gustavo Cerati is pure brilliance.
  29. freddyruiz
    Dec 5, 2005
    10
    maravilloso album uno de los mejores sin lugar a duda
  30. gy
    Nov 25, 2005
    10
    amazing album, i already have her latest oral fixation vol.2, even better, shakira as we all like her is back
  31. basilior
    Nov 1, 2005
    9
    it was not groundbreaking, but every song was distinctly different and well-crafted, while letting the album be just of beauty. yes, definitely a beautiful ablbum
  32. TirsoB
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    La letra y música de este CD es como traída por los Dioses!
  33. HéctorR
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    an excellent album
  34. Divante'M
    Oct 18, 2005
    10
    Trully a masterpiece! The Best Latin/Spanish Album of our time. Shakira displays both growth and maturity in her songwriting and vocals. Definitely the Album of the year!
  35. AlejandroS
    Sep 28, 2005
    10
    ShaKiRa RocKs
  36. joea
    Sep 24, 2005
    10
    awesome...
  37. AbeS
    Aug 26, 2005
    10
    I love this CD! I can't wait untill her next one comes out. I will for sure buy it.
  38. DiegoS
    Aug 22, 2005
    10
    Shakira is just the best...every single is a hit...so step off u fuckers and dont hate her just cuz she is the best... :)
  39. ChinaJoe
    Aug 17, 2005
    10
    This has to be one of the finest pop album out at the moment, and given |Shakira's talent with her lyrics and melody which compensates the rather craggy voice, this album is aweome.. |Espero que sus fans latinos van a seguir apoyando esta cantate talentosa..
  40. brianc.
    Aug 15, 2005
    10
    she's beautiful and have a beatiful voice too.
  41. Laaan
    Aug 13, 2005
    9
    Amazing album. A couple of the tracks are not too much to my liking, but I still listen to them any way. This is a great CD...powerful vocals and great lyrics..nice beats..overall a nice CD to listen to anytime. LOPe
  42. TroyR
    Aug 11, 2005
    9
    Amazing vocals. Shakira is a top echelon artist. "NO" , "Obtener un si" and "Dia de Enero" are among her absolute best works. I am amazed at the depth of her talent and passion. I addicted to this CD.
  43. DavidR
    Aug 5, 2005
    10
    I absolutely LOVE Shakira!!!!!
  44. KariR.
    Jul 29, 2005
    10
    this is by far the best CD she has done in her career. My favorite song is "Tus Pupilas," so roomantic and of course I can't forget "No," beautiful video, I almost cried. ahh! Recommend this CD for sure!!!
  45. EstebanR
    Jul 22, 2005
    10
    Este disco es el mejor de shaki, pues demuestra todo lo que ha aprendido como productora cantante y compositora. La felicito y mas que nada por que en este disco no se deja influenciar por otros y canta y saca discos como ella lo cree conveniente. Sus letras son profundas y sigue con un buen cuerpazo.
  46. miker
    Jul 21, 2005
    10
    F.O.1. shows the evolution Shakira made in past four years. Always including the traditional rhythems of Colombia (andinan music), Argentina (tango), Brazil (Bosa Nova) etc. Obtener Un Si in my opinion, is the best balad since (Pies Descalzos) Antologia.
  47. Sodi
    Jul 21, 2005
    10
    Shakira is the best female voice i love you Shakira Oral Fijaxion is the best .
  48. octavior
    Jul 21, 2005
    10
    this record its the best album she made rally cool!!
  49. sedwards
    Jul 21, 2005
    10
    In a world where most artists are media-created,shakira proves that talent exists.Very often,follow-up albums sound similar.Am happy to see that each song is individual and original,just like shakira.....
  50. MikeN
    Jul 15, 2005
    10
    Shakira is the best and my favourite singer. That cd is proves why
  51. ryev
    Jul 4, 2005
    10
    super
  52. SergioG
    Jul 2, 2005
    10
    Another great one by Shakira!
  53. JOSIEB
    Jun 30, 2005
    10
    She is simply the best artist around.. she is true to herself and fortunately appealing to her fans.
  54. SergeyS
    Jun 27, 2005
    10
    One of the two strongest works to date (the second one being Donde Estan Los Ladrones) from quite easily the most talented pop musician that's ever existed. And I mean "pop" in a good way, as a characteristic of extreme versatility and exquisite taste for beautiful melody. Her level of involvement in the music she makes is astonishing. More than anyone else these days, she can be One of the two strongest works to date (the second one being Donde Estan Los Ladrones) from quite easily the most talented pop musician that's ever existed. And I mean "pop" in a good way, as a characteristic of extreme versatility and exquisite taste for beautiful melody. Her level of involvement in the music she makes is astonishing. More than anyone else these days, she can be called the one and only author of her albums, and this yet increases my fascination with this latest work of hers. The melodies are unearthly, her unbelievably mature, amazing vocal stretches from whisper to unreachible hights in one phrase, the production is first-class, the lyrics (if you care reading translations on DualDisk or on the web) could be published as a book in their own right... And all of this is under her control, even the CD sleeves. Simply stunning.… Expand
  55. RandyB
    Jun 26, 2005
    10
    The beauty of this record is staggering. Shakira's poetry is amazing, as is her uniquely incredible voice, which hovers and croons on every song, making them drip with emotional believability. Although most of the tracks here have something to do with love or the loss of it, they are intelligent and (again) beautiful instead of being boring and sappy. Moving and exquisite, Fijacion The beauty of this record is staggering. Shakira's poetry is amazing, as is her uniquely incredible voice, which hovers and croons on every song, making them drip with emotional believability. Although most of the tracks here have something to do with love or the loss of it, they are intelligent and (again) beautiful instead of being boring and sappy. Moving and exquisite, Fijacion Oral vol. 1 is undeniably one of the best albums of 2005, and leaves you thristing for its counterpart, Oral Fixation vol 2, due in November. The wait is almost unbearable.… Expand
  56. Carlos
    Jun 26, 2005
    10
    Sensational!
  57. RinaldoV
    Jun 25, 2005
    9
    excelente
  58. EduardoQ
    Jun 25, 2005
    10
    I love this Cd.
  59. JohnU
    Jun 24, 2005
    10
    wow, nice work, great songs!!!
  60. carlosb
    Jun 23, 2005
    10
    greatttttttttttttttttttt
  61. DAVIDPAULS
    Jun 23, 2005
    10
    this album is GREAT Shakira had mature
  62. Greg
    Jun 22, 2005
    10
    Amazing album
  63. CatherineC
    Jun 22, 2005
    10
    Wonderful album, which doesn't surprise she me at all, she always do QUALITY music instead of quanity like some other artist. Shakira is one of the best producers, writters ever! and of course one of the best singers! she can play with her voice in a way ....can't explain! just listen to the album.
  64. JoseA
    Jun 22, 2005
    10
    pure art, thats all im saying. Go buy it...One of the best albums ever.
  65. CarlosO
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    Amazing.....no comments....just listen!
  66. RonT
    Jun 19, 2005
    10
    Indeed, Shakira definatly delievers on her first studio album in four years, and her first spanish language studio album in seven years. Fans of "Donde Estan..." and "MTV Unplugged" will be relieved to know that Shakira is back and in a big way, weaving a myriad of musical motives and styles to create a sound that is distinctly her own. Stand out tracks include the melancholy "La Pared" Indeed, Shakira definatly delievers on her first studio album in four years, and her first spanish language studio album in seven years. Fans of "Donde Estan..." and "MTV Unplugged" will be relieved to know that Shakira is back and in a big way, weaving a myriad of musical motives and styles to create a sound that is distinctly her own. Stand out tracks include the melancholy "La Pared" as well as it's Acoustic alternate version also included here, as well as the semi-rock, semi-pop, semi-wonderful "Escondite Ingles." This is the Shakira CD for SHAKI Veterans as well as new fans and fans of "Laudry Service." This CD is so impressive that she has set quite a bar to live up to now with "Oral Fixation Vol. 2," due out in November 2005.… Expand
  67. elsya
    Jun 19, 2005
    10
    shakira is great, as her name full of grace.
  68. JorgeS
    Jun 19, 2005
    10
    She's pretty, her music is nice and this C.D is diferent and special, this is good.
  69. ercaa
    Jun 19, 2005
    10
    best
  70. RimasM
    Jun 19, 2005
    10
    It's a wonderful album!!! Go girl!!!
  71. KevinL
    Jun 18, 2005
    10
    It's well produced. She surprises us in a few tracks with new tunes. It is indeed her best to date. One would fine different genre of songs all in her album. Rock, sultry, pop, latin, etc. This is definitely a top album of 2005. Look out for Oral Fixation 2 too.
  72. augustoa
    Jun 18, 2005
    10
    only one word. PERFECT. SHAKIRA IS THE BEST.
  73. jhonp
    Jun 18, 2005
    10
    she shows versatility and the power of her voice in every song. I'd never bought a spanish cd up until now.
  74. KAVIRS
    Jun 18, 2005
    10
    SHAKIRA is the most important latin artist of the moment, but it´s not for free, she has talent, a powerfull voice, sexy moves, a big heart and the most important, she has a brain that works so good, as songwriter, singer and producer. Shakira give us an excellent job "FIJACION ORAL VOL.1", full of powerfull guitars, with an emotional voice, the soft blend of the 70´s and SHAKIRA is the most important latin artist of the moment, but it´s not for free, she has talent, a powerfull voice, sexy moves, a big heart and the most important, she has a brain that works so good, as songwriter, singer and producer. Shakira give us an excellent job "FIJACION ORAL VOL.1", full of powerfull guitars, with an emotional voice, the soft blend of the 70´s and 80´s music, and an album that has its own language, the language of LOVE. this is her best album, I can´t wit for the second part. thank you metacritic.com for give us the oportunity to say what we think and feel.… Expand
  75. DannyG
    Jun 18, 2005
    10
    A superb feast of latin pop gems
  76. CarlosA
    Jun 18, 2005
    10
    Great work, much more metter than Laundry Service.
  77. JESSICAB
    Jun 18, 2005
    10
    lovely
  78. RamonG
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    This album in one off the best albums of Shakiras career. i really love it.
  79. NoahE
    Jun 17, 2005
    9
    Shakira is back to her primitive poetic form that was what truly made her a superstar to begin with along the equator. Any one of her fans who frowned a bit on "Laundry Service" for being too poppy and pop-tartish should easily forgive her with this excellent releases, which is her finest since "Donde Estan Los Ladrones?", which I consider her strongest album to date. This talented young Shakira is back to her primitive poetic form that was what truly made her a superstar to begin with along the equator. Any one of her fans who frowned a bit on "Laundry Service" for being too poppy and pop-tartish should easily forgive her with this excellent releases, which is her finest since "Donde Estan Los Ladrones?", which I consider her strongest album to date. This talented young songstress unleashes her poetic spirit all throughout each track while still sounding just as accessible as she did through her previous releases, while also expanding her musical horizons, from bossanova to power pop to Depeche Mode-ish rock. The centerpiece would have to be "Dia De Enero", one of her best lyrical songs ever, while "Las de L'Intuicion" showcases her musical strength at its finest. Shakira has set the perfect stage for the second punch, the English-language "Oral Fixation 2" due this fall. If she can have a SPANISH-language single ("La Tortura") impact the Billboard Hot 100 chart, then she will undoubtedly win the world over again this fall with what's certain to be a promising, exciting second offering. The graceful one is back everyone! :)… Expand
  80. JoseManuelQ
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    its fabolus!i the best spanish record in some many times , i love her
  81. joser
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    it's very good
  82. carolineb
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    is one of the best spanish record in some many times , i love her music
  83. HeatherN
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    An excellent guilty pleasure. Shakira's best to date.
  84. nicoleh
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    great album, one of her best...she has broken all language barriers by the emotion of her voice and power of her music
  85. SantiagoS
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    Me parece que es el mejor disco de Shakira, super producido, y un sonido retro de diferentes décadas muy bien logrado! La voz de Shakira en este disco es simplemente increíble.
  86. DANIELR
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    wow, what can i say about this work. shakira is great as a singer as a producer, this is an excellent work. la pared, en tus pupilas, obtener un si, un dia especial. are songs that comes to our ears get inside our head and stay forever in our heart. great job, and congratulations to shakira. thank you metacritic.com, for give us this oportunity.
  87. ArelisM
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    I love this CD the songs are beautiful and her voice is just incredible, I think is her best musical work.
  88. andresa
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    It is an amazin album, im waiting for oral fixation vol. 2
  89. richardr
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    real poetry, excelent music, dance like no other, and beauty. cant'n ask for more!!!
  90. MatthewR
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    This is truly a great album. Every track has something unique and special to offer. I would recommend this CD to anyone.
  91. YussedG
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    amazing, wonderfulll, the best album. and i don not spanish, but i know of music
  92. JohanaJ
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    The best album ever, you have to hear each and distinct song to be delighted of this Art Work.
  93. johnm
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    her best work until now. every song helps you in a specific period of time in your life cause every song has its own rithm and its lirics, even if you don`t understand them, give a new point of view of life. wonderful work. the waiting for listening a new shakira`s spanish album was worth it.
  94. DavidB
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    GREATTTTT
  95. CecileM
    Jun 16, 2005
    10
    Sweetest latin pop-rock album to my ears. Ooooh, so sexy and danceable... and emotive at the same time!
  96. daniels
    Jun 16, 2005
    10
    I've never bought such an emotive, beautiful and energic album. the diva's gettin' powerful!
  97. GloryaO
    Jun 16, 2005
    10
    "Dia Especial" is the only weak track. Go Shakira! Everything here is marvellously classy and unusually mature!
  98. MareelaO
    Jun 16, 2005
    10
    WOW!!! omg i thought this was going to be a bland album but its really cool compared to laundry service i love it
  99. JoseC
    Jun 16, 2005
    10
    Amazing, complete album. Shakira shows her talent as a producer, musician, writer, singer, dancer...anything. This girl is for sure multi-talented, what a gift, huh? so young ans so talented. *claps* deserves 10 even more if I could.
  100. ar
    Jun 16, 2005
    10
    A great album.
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. AllMusic
    80
    Given the strength of this album, it's hard to wait for the second part to arrive.
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  2. Amazon.com
    80
    Shakira's bleating, biting voice is in fine form, and it gives the material an electric urgency.
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  3. Billboard
    80
    Shakira, of course, is unmistakable. But the coup is that each track is absolutely distinctive, even on several songs with no clear-cut choruses or hooks.
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