Sale el Sol
by Shakira
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6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 350 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 196 out of 350
  2. Mixed: 68 out of 350
  3. Negative: 86 out of 350
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  1. jethibea
    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.
  2. forgivedurden
    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. marcoserre
    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.
  4. Mannysp
    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!
  5. Ben010203
    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".
  6. thetumtum
    Oct 26, 2010
    10
    WOAO QUE DISCO MAS CREATIVO ALUCINADO ESPECIAL DELICADO MAGNIFICO ELEGANTE FABULOSO ES EL CD DEL AÃ
  7. Phcarvalho
    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...
  8. diegoworld
    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.
  9. fedelmason
    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
  10. leciorabello
    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
  11. LunaCow
    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
  12. Italo
    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
  13. gsLuvr
    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
  14. super-adn23
    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
  15. sen010203
    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.
  16. AlemanoPort
    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!
  17. likisantos
    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.
  18. Panchogul
    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.
  19. ricfaio13
    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
  20. diamondheart16
    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.
  21. Deivakuin
    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.
  22. sGAJA
    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
  23. kallum
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    An incredible album that shows Shakira’s versatility. Tracks that stand out are “Sale El Sol” and “Devocíon”.
  24. abiraazhar2
    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
  25. Marimondaa
    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.
  26. Josibarra
    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.
  27. Viniasilva
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Um album realmente bom, um dos melhores !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  28. Lindomarjuniorg
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Um de seus trabalhos mais completos! O modo como ela arrasa nas composições e consegue fazer diferentes ritmos é impressionante!
  29. Japa85
    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.
  30. JamonAnd
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Hermoso álbum, disfrutarlo es maravilloso, la combinación de rock con pop es un deleite
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  1. Rolling Stone
    Dec 20, 2010
    70
    Mostly, her new album is businesslike, serious, sane.
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  2. Boston Globe
    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.
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  3. Billboard.com
    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.
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