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  1. Dec 13, 2010
    10
    Sale el sol will be a back to basics album. I think that Shakira had released the album because of the negative reception of Loba in Latin America. I said this as an latin fan, Latin America wanted that she will be back to her roots like Pies descalzos, ¿Dónde están los ladrones? or Fijación Oral Vol. 1 but this contains more merengueSale el sol will be a back to basics album. I think that Shakira had released the album because of the negative reception of Loba in Latin America. I said this as an latin fan, Latin America wanted that she will be back to her roots like Pies descalzos, ¿Dónde están los ladrones? or Fijación Oral Vol. 1 but this contains more merengue and reggaeton that latin pop rock, and that is too much. Expand
  2. Oct 20, 2010
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With the Sun coming out, comes an album that's sure to take you to various boundaries every time a track changes in the absolutely awesome album. Shakira certainly understands the notion of 'Cultural Diversity' in 20-Ten and no one can get better than her when it comes to mixing them to prepare the perfect recipe which is sure to become a international phenomenon! Must listen's include Devocion, Islands and Rabiosa that's gonna get you all dancing the moment you hear it! And how can anyone forget, Loca! Shakira's surely crazy and we absoultely love Crazy! Way to go! Expand
  3. Dec 22, 2010
    10
    Being a fan of Shakira since even back from her first few albums, Magia, Peligro, and Pies Descalzos, I am thoroughly impressed by this work. It has easily become one of my favorite CDs of hers. It really does have a mix of all of Shakira's sides since the start of her career. It has nice ballads, rock influenced songs, fun Latin pieces - this album is refreshing, as it is very sincere toBeing a fan of Shakira since even back from her first few albums, Magia, Peligro, and Pies Descalzos, I am thoroughly impressed by this work. It has easily become one of my favorite CDs of hers. It really does have a mix of all of Shakira's sides since the start of her career. It has nice ballads, rock influenced songs, fun Latin pieces - this album is refreshing, as it is very sincere to her roots compared to previous album, She Wolf. The lyrics are beautiful, the rhythms make you want to dance, cry, sing - a nice roller coaster of emotions from this well produced heart-felt album. Expand
  4. Oct 21, 2010
    8
    Sale el Sol is damn good in every way, all the songs are different from each other but still go together pretty well. Awesome album! The best songs on here, in my opinion, is Devoción, Lo Que Más, Tu Boca, Loca (English Version) and Gordita. Rabiosa feat. Pitbull is pretty good too, and will probably be big in the US.
    Overall, this album is great! It could be
    Sale el Sol is damn good in every way, all the songs are different from each other but still go together pretty well. Awesome album! The best songs on here, in my opinion, is Devoción, Lo Que Más, Tu Boca, Loca (English Version) and Gordita. Rabiosa feat. Pitbull is pretty good too, and will probably be big in the US.
    Overall, this album is great! It could be better, had she made a pop song like Whenever, Wherever on this record, I think it could have been greater. 8 out of 10 from me.
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  5. Nov 5, 2010
    9
    One of the best words defining this album is "eclectic". If you're trying to put this album in an specific box you'll can't. Shakira goes far from her Latin roots and take the chance from the sound of the moment (something that sounds like merengue but clash on latin electronic dance). This situation is perfectly shown in her featured songs with Pitbul and Dizzy Rascal (that have itsOne of the best words defining this album is "eclectic". If you're trying to put this album in an specific box you'll can't. Shakira goes far from her Latin roots and take the chance from the sound of the moment (something that sounds like merengue but clash on latin electronic dance). This situation is perfectly shown in her featured songs with Pitbul and Dizzy Rascal (that have its origins in "El Cata", Dominican artist that mixed the sounds for the most commercial songs of the album).
    (The following comment is in Spanish just to follow the bilingual context of the album ;-))... Caso aparte es la canción "Gordita", pieza que me recordó la elegancia callejera de Calle 13. Aunque muchos encuentran en "Rabiosa" una pieza de flirteo más bailable, particularmente considero que la gracia de "Gordita" radica en mi preferencia personal por el estilo particular de Calle 13, con tantas referencias a sus trabajos previos que no pude evitar sonreir al escuchar un flirteo más "tierno" al estilo de "La Jirafa". La pieza definitivamente será de las favoritas en America Latina, mercado al que está enfocado el album (el punto es cuando será correcto su lanzamiento?).
    Listening ballads like "mariposas"(butterflies), "Lo que mas"(what more) and "Antes de las seis" (before six o'clock) will remeber you the starting spanish albums -this album is the ninth in Shakira's career- sounds. It's good to listen some of that sound between the "Dominican" fever. Of these three songs, "Antes de las seis" will be the perfect radio ballad for Valentine next year.
    And songs like "Sale el sol", "Mariposas" and "Tu boca" remember that good pop-rock songs comes very fluid into Shakira's head. Don't try to complicate yourself finding deeper messages and enjoy them. From this ones, anyone could be a pop hit in Latin America and "Tu boca" has a little special sound that turns out from almost any song of Shakira. "Sale el sol" will be the next "girl teen power" anthem (yes, i'm being sarcastic!)
    Even the world wide hit "Waka Waka (this time for Africa)" -that personally, i hated it- sounds coupled to the album (get over the mixes!) and, as Rosita says, maybe "Islands" was unnecessary for the album, but that's one the things that you can do when you produce your own albums and want to create something different with something that you like (and best of all, your company don't denies). So, let it be! :-)
    Finally, If you're expecting something new for this album, it's just the latin dance sounds mixed with merengue so much in vogue all over Latin America (And that made Pitbull some rich), but that has nothing new at this point. If you're waiting to listen the old Shakira sound, you'll be priced with 2 or 3 new happy songs (so, forget being depressed!). And if you're a Shakira's fan, you won't be disapointed.
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  6. Nov 7, 2010
    9
    This album is awesome! Shakira tries to find her old self again and she pretty much succeeds in it. She combines many genres of music and her ballads are full of passion and emotion! Spanish make the songs even more attractive. Even if you don't know the language the tracks can move you! It is very exciting!
  7. Dec 21, 2010
    10
    This album proves that the sun makes Shakira better than the moon. It's been I long time since I last truly enjoyed one of her records. That's how I like her - closer to Colombia than to the US, closer to what made the world spot her and love her. Lyrics in Spanish, a latin groove, some Shakira-like rocks, the smash hit Waka Waka. If you miss the 'Pies Descalzos', 'Ladrones', 'Unplugged'This album proves that the sun makes Shakira better than the moon. It's been I long time since I last truly enjoyed one of her records. That's how I like her - closer to Colombia than to the US, closer to what made the world spot her and love her. Lyrics in Spanish, a latin groove, some Shakira-like rocks, the smash hit Waka Waka. If you miss the 'Pies Descalzos', 'Ladrones', 'Unplugged' and some 'Laundry Service' Shakira, not forgetting the universal appeal, it's a must-listen. Expand
  8. Apr 23, 2012
    10
    One of the best bilingual albums ever made in music history, Shakira brought latin rhythms from dominican merengue and produced three brilliant tracks (Loca, Rabiosa, Addicted To You) the album also has that 90's shakira thing that we all love, she came back to her roots with songs like Devoción, Tu Boca, Antes De Las Seis and Sale El Sol. Shakira has shown again that theOne of the best bilingual albums ever made in music history, Shakira brought latin rhythms from dominican merengue and produced three brilliant tracks (Loca, Rabiosa, Addicted To You) the album also has that 90's shakira thing that we all love, she came back to her roots with songs like Devoción, Tu Boca, Antes De Las Seis and Sale El Sol. Shakira has shown again that the language is not a bar for music. I think she needed more promotion and send the singles to U.S radio Loca and Rabiosa could be smashing singles. I think this is how pop-rock music should sound like. Expand
  9. Dec 27, 2010
    8
    Shakira's musical diversity is amazing. A year ago, she issued She Wolf, an album full of dance and electro pop. Now, Shakira gives us Sale el Sol, completely different to She Wolf, and more eclectic than anything she has done before. Songs in the album can be divided into three completely different styles. First: the latin, merengue, reggaeton, fiesta songs (Loca, Gordita. Addicted toShakira's musical diversity is amazing. A year ago, she issued She Wolf, an album full of dance and electro pop. Now, Shakira gives us Sale el Sol, completely different to She Wolf, and more eclectic than anything she has done before. Songs in the album can be divided into three completely different styles. First: the latin, merengue, reggaeton, fiesta songs (Loca, Gordita. Addicted to you, Rabiosa). Second: pop rock songs in the style of her older albums (Sale el Sol, Mariposas, Devoción, Islands, Tu Boca) Third: delicate beautiful ballads (Antes de las seis, Lo que más) So the album's greatest success is also its only failure: there are so many contrasting styles that songs don't stick together very well to each other. However, the album is still very good: the title track will be welcomed by fans of her 90's stuff, Loca is a tremendous dance song and would have been a huge hit if released in Summer, and Antes de las seis is a ballad that remembers us how Shakira's songwriting can be. Expand
  10. Dec 17, 2014
    7
    A great album of Shakira, dance like her, but with some unnecessary songs lowering the album level.
    Highlights: Rabiosa and Loca
    Lows: Islands and Lo Que Más
  11. Apr 30, 2020
    7
    It's definitively better than She Wolf. However I definitively liked more ending of this album, rather than it's middle tracks. "Antes de las Seis", "Lo Que Mas" and "Mariposas" are too slow for me. "Sale el Sol" it's okay, it's slow, but it got some good moments. "Loca" is definitively best track on album, it's fun and well-produced. "Gordita" it's good, but some Calle 13's vocals couldIt's definitively better than She Wolf. However I definitively liked more ending of this album, rather than it's middle tracks. "Antes de las Seis", "Lo Que Mas" and "Mariposas" are too slow for me. "Sale el Sol" it's okay, it's slow, but it got some good moments. "Loca" is definitively best track on album, it's fun and well-produced. "Gordita" it's good, but some Calle 13's vocals could be better. "Addicted to You" is very catchy and memorable, at least for me. "Rabiosa" is another fun and catchy song, and it's followed by very nice three tracks ("Devocion", "Islands" and "Tu Boca"), that made a huge impression to me after hearing She Wolf. They have strong intros, and even stronger choruses! :) Besides, "Islands" is, production-wise, catchier version of "Did It Again". Expand
  12. Nov 3, 2010
    10
    Sale el Sol demostrates Shakira's evolution in music. Enjoyable from beggining to end. Shakira brings back spanish music, real spanish music. Her ability to handle many genres and blend them with her unique styles makes this album a jewel. Shakira is back, and she's back to stay. Sale el Sol is a classic in spanish music history.
  13. Oct 26, 2010
    10
    I can't believe this album is as good as it is -- Shakira's best work and quite possibly the best pop record of the year. Each song embrances it's popiness wholeheartedly, from the ballads to the club jams. If you go anywhere near a club in the next year expect to hear 'Loca Loca Loca' ad nauseum.
  14. Oct 25, 2010
    10
    Shakira with this new album is confirmed as a pop star and the album "The sun comes out" is very interesting becouse, she mixes many music genres.
    And this album is the best in her career.
    Songs recommended: "Loca", "Gordita", "Antes de las seis" and "Devoción".
  15. Oct 26, 2010
    10
    WOAO QUE DISCO MAS CREATIVO ALUCINADO ESPECIAL DELICADO MAGNIFICO ELEGANTE FABULOSO ES EL CD DEL AÃ
  16. Oct 28, 2010
    10
    She's finally done a true Shakira album...we all know the she always tries different sounds, but ''She Wolf'' didn't work (not for me), and now she's back with deeper songs (even the dance songs), powerful vocals, great lyrics. Rock, ballads and hip moves...GREAT ALBUM...
  17. Oct 21, 2010
    10
    I was a bit skeptical after She Wolf, but Shakira just proves she can bounce from sound to sound without suffering from the change. Sale El Sol is amazing from start to finish, taking the listener through an extravagant ride towards music awareness.
  18. Oct 22, 2010
    10
    Shakira at her best! great up-tempos with a Merengue sound and amazing ballads like Lo Que mas Antes De Las Seis. Classic rock Shakira with Devocion and TU Boca. Amazing album!
  19. Jan 18, 2011
    8
    Well lets face it, it';s not just the music that's good also the looks and I have to say this critic has a crush on this singer and that's nothing for a negative comment but since i'm a critic I can't give top marks
  20. Oct 9, 2011
    8
    Why couldn't Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears do something like Shakira, and manage to do a great album, even after like twenty years in her carrier! A latino-album with a powerbeta that makes anyone dance, she did a great job in songs like "Rabiosa" and "Gordita", a I hope people start to think like her when doing a album.
  21. Aug 12, 2013
    7
    Just want to say: this album is in Spanish. I did not know this when I bought it. Only three songs are in English. The best song is "Gordita", even though it is in Spanish.
  22. Mar 2, 2021
    10
    Muchos extrañan a la Shakira de Pies Descalzos y Donde Están los Ladrones, pero olvidan que Sale el Sol es también un excelente disco, para mi el último gran disco que sacó, si bien su trabajo homónimo no está mal, no se siente memorable y El Dorado me pareció demasiado genérico.
  23. Dec 27, 2010
    9
    This review contains spoilers. "Sale el Sol" is what you get when mixing old school Shakira and a tropical **** A fruity and deliciously fresh album easily liked at the very first listen empowered by her unique organic lyrics.
    The tracks "Sale el Sol" ,"Loca", "Antes de las Seis" and "Gordita" are the album's highlights, others like "Addicted to You" and "Rabiosa" fail to give that boost that makes the album a complete addiction.
    This album proves that Shakira is as malleable as clay and clearly that the sky is not her limit.
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  24. Jan 22, 2011
    10
    One of her best. This album has grat songs like Loca, Antes de Las Seis, Gordita, Addicted to You, Lo Que Más, Rabiosa, Devocion, Tu Boca... Shakira is one of the greatest female artist now days, is so sadly that she doesn't has the attention that she deserves. Keep doing great music Shaki, you have one of the best spanish albuns ever, Fijacion Oral Vol. 1. Thank you forOne of her best. This album has grat songs like Loca, Antes de Las Seis, Gordita, Addicted to You, Lo Que Más, Rabiosa, Devocion, Tu Boca... Shakira is one of the greatest female artist now days, is so sadly that she doesn't has the attention that she deserves. Keep doing great music Shaki, you have one of the best spanish albuns ever, Fijacion Oral Vol. 1. Thank you for making good music. 10 Expand
  25. Feb 18, 2011
    10
    It shows shakira's ability to always come up with something new and fresh, sale el sol is a hot record with many different colors which make a very enjoyable ambient for the listener, she definitely took a risk and succeeded
  26. May 29, 2011
    8
    This album has just regained my faith in Shakira after the ordinary "She Wolf". Shakira should just get away for a while from that style and keep releasing stuff like this that really sounds amazing for her. I had very big expectations about this new album for the simple fact that it was conceived in Spanish... and then Shakira saying "I'll try to include Latin rhythms" and "old style" andThis album has just regained my faith in Shakira after the ordinary "She Wolf". Shakira should just get away for a while from that style and keep releasing stuff like this that really sounds amazing for her. I had very big expectations about this new album for the simple fact that it was conceived in Spanish... and then Shakira saying "I'll try to include Latin rhythms" and "old style" and stuff... I needed to listen to it as soon as possible. Not perfect but as good as it should be! "Sale el sol" it's not her best album honestly but it's a great quality album! The wait was worthy. Expand
  27. May 27, 2017
    9
    You can tell by this album, there's not artist out there who can put out music like this and certainly make an extremely great album.
    Incredible.
    Not her best but remains amazing quality.
  28. Jun 29, 2011
    9
    Love this album! Every track is catchy, but i got to say my fave is "Islands" so far, WHAT A GIRL! That's is a great cover. Ballads "lo que mas" y "antes de las seis" are wonderful. Masterpieces. Latin tracks are great too "Rabiosa" and "loca" are very catchy, perfect summer songs.
  29. Mar 19, 2012
    9
    Shakira acaba de demonstrar que no es una diva superficial de las que unicamente siguen la moda del momento. Sale el Sol es un disco completamente distinto a todo lo que suena actualmente y conserva la gran esencia de Shakira. Loca, Rabiosa y A2U aparentemente son canciones normales hechas con el fin apenas de hacer bailar a la gente, pero si nos ponemos apensar esas 3 canciones ofrecenShakira acaba de demonstrar que no es una diva superficial de las que unicamente siguen la moda del momento. Sale el Sol es un disco completamente distinto a todo lo que suena actualmente y conserva la gran esencia de Shakira. Loca, Rabiosa y A2U aparentemente son canciones normales hechas con el fin apenas de hacer bailar a la gente, pero si nos ponemos apensar esas 3 canciones ofrecen algo fresco frente a las canciones con beats electronicos, hacer que medio mundo baile un genero tan latino como el merengue es algo dificil y muchas veces imposible para las demà Expand
  30. Mar 12, 2012
    10
    This is an excellent latin album, she did it again. The best songs are: "Sale el Sol", "Antes de las Seis", "Devocion" , "Lo que más". She mix a lot of sounds that create fabulous latin sounds.
  31. Jul 19, 2013
    9
    Lo que demuestra colombia en grandes paises co Estados unidos un avance musical hermoso por parte de esta hermosa mujer...............................
  32. Dec 17, 2014
    9
    Sin duda, Sale el Sol demuestra la enorme capacidad que tiene Shakira para componer, interpretar y cantar, asimismo demostrar su máximo punto de madurez como cantante desde "Donde Estan Los Ladrones?".
  33. Dec 15, 2013
    9
    Shakira has always been a great singer and songwriter, Sale El Sol comes as a great gift for his fans, a wonderful and worked well album, the highlights are ''Antes de Las Seis'' and a great cover of ''Islands'' by The XX.
  34. Mar 23, 2014
    10
    'Sale El Sol' is definitely one of Shakira's best albums so far. Love the latin mixes in 'Addicted To You', the rock beats in 'Tu Boca' and the alternate spirit on the cover song 'Islands'. Keep it like that Shaki!
  35. Sep 9, 2015
    8
    What a fun album! Considering that I don't speak a word of Spanish, I think it's safe to say that the music of "Sale el Sol" speaks for itself, especially for those that are looking for a fun way to score a run in the sun!
  36. Oct 27, 2015
    10
    gosto tanto desse album ele me lembra coisas boas como ja diz o nome sale el sol e um album claro aberto feito de cancoes tristes ate as mais alegres.
  37. May 6, 2017
    10
    Great album! Perfectly made and produced! Shakira never disappoints; her music is always genuine and absolutely wonderful! Definitely the best album of 2010
  38. May 30, 2016
    9
    Muy buen album, quizas no sea el mejor en español, pero tiene buenos ritmos e influecias muy latinas,Mis Favoritas: Devocion, Gordita, Sale El So Y muchas Mas
  39. Jan 31, 2017
    10
    Just the best album of her career. The song "Devoción" is the best. All the instrumentals, the lyrics, i have no words to describe this work. Thank you Shakira.
  40. Feb 5, 2020
    10
    Diosa, este álbum es buenísimo, sonidos de todo tipo, buenas baladas, algo de reggaetón y estilo rockero con el gran Cerati. Genial.
  41. Jul 27, 2019
    10
    One of the best latin album that I listen in all my life. the mix of the genres is simple perfectly
  42. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    An incredible album that shows Shakira’s versatility. Tracks that stand out are “Sale El Sol” and “Devocíon”.
  43. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of her most impressive works. Each song is pure, and the different genres sound innovative but very natural at the same time. My favorites tracks are Lo que mas, Antes de las Seis and Devocion. She also has participated in every song on the album, which speaks volumes about her artistic versitality and the immense amount of effort she puts in her work. Expand
  44. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Her best album this decade. Devoción is the best song on the album. Loca and Rabiosa are great Merengue dance tracks. The album is filled with beautiful rock songs and poetic lyrics giving her 90s vibes, and a dancy Latin music perfectly balanced.
  45. Feb 18, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum, to shakira, eres l mejor mi vida toda canción tuya es un himno gracias a ti puedo vivir al día, y tus canciones son música para mis oídos.
  46. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Um album realmente bom, um dos melhores !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  47. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Um de seus trabalhos mais completos! O modo como ela arrasa nas composições e consegue fazer diferentes ritmos é impressionante!
  48. Mar 25, 2021
    10
    este es el 3 mejor álbum de la carrera de Shakira, a pesar de que contiene esos temas pop pegadizos para vender, también tiene otras joyas que no se lanzaron como sencillos pero están ahí siendo bien recibidas por todos nosotros. me gustaría que esta pagina agregara mas contenido de Shakira para calificarlo.
  49. Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Hermoso álbum, disfrutarlo es maravilloso, la combinación de rock con pop es un deleite
  50. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Definitivamente uno de sus mejores álbumes en español, no por nada tiene 4 certificaciones diamante en el mundo.
  51. Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Great album, coming back to her origin.

    Highlights: Sale el Sol, Loca (featuring El Cata), Antes de las Seis, Addicted to You, Rabiosa (featuring Pitbull), Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)
  52. Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This album is so great, lots of greats singles, Shakira does another amazing album
  53. Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Going back to her roots, Shakira delivers an amazing album here, so many great songs!
  54. Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Shakira blends very well a lot of sounds here and makes another amazing album here
  55. Mar 11, 2023
    10
    Simplemente es increíble la forma en la que ella logra mezclar tantos géneros musicales sin que suene mal, ese álbum pasa de baladas, rock, merengue, pop y reguetón, ahora sabemos porqué es la reina del pop latino.
  56. Dec 6, 2022
    8
    Sale El Sol, Loca, Antes De Las Seis, Tu Boca, and Waka Waka are my top 5 songs of this album!
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Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Dec 20, 2010
    70
    Mostly, her new album is businesslike, serious, sane.
  2. Oct 25, 2010
    80
    The album isn't as heady as She Wolf, but there's an easy charm to how Shakira deftly navigates such a mash of genres.
  3. Oct 25, 2010
    91
    Sale el Sol manages to bridge the divide between the old and new Shakira with a spark that keeps you listening to the very end.