She Wolf
by Shakira
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Nov 23, 2009
User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 298 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 144 out of 298
  2. Mixed: 84 out of 298
  3. Negative: 70 out of 298

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  1. LuluL
    Jan 17, 2010
    10
    This album is so original and real, it derserves 10! On She Wolf, Shakira doesn't think too much, she just goes for the gut, and seems to make a joke out of the whole thing, she realises it isn't about making yourself look cool, just matter! And that Shakira does, she matters.
  2. ChrisF
    Jan 9, 2010
    10
    Wow amazing album. All the songs are perfect.
  3. MattR
    Nov 24, 2009
    10
    An amazing mix of sounds, influences, and styles that takes you around the world in 50 minutes. This record is destined to be a classic in Shakira's repertoire, if not in all of pop music in general.
  4. NickyH
    Nov 26, 2009
    10
    This album is so powerful, weird and passionate, that you can't help but notice Shakira's intelligent effort put into this album. Listen to: Men In This Town, Mon Amour.
  5. UllaH
    Nov 26, 2009
    10
    This is gonna be huge in 2010, just wait. This is really an excellent pop record, if not the best of the year.
  6. N
    Dec 28, 2009
    10
    This album is so good! I can't believe she dared to write such daring songs! The album is very coherent, but also, each song is about something different, and has a different approach in both tempo and mind-set. Truly this is one ofthe 20 best pop albums of 2009, or actually, since 2007 probably! The music, and Shakira's voice, is not for everybody, which fits me great, then I, This album is so good! I can't believe she dared to write such daring songs! The album is very coherent, but also, each song is about something different, and has a different approach in both tempo and mind-set. Truly this is one ofthe 20 best pop albums of 2009, or actually, since 2007 probably! The music, and Shakira's voice, is not for everybody, which fits me great, then I, and her many other fans, can have her all for ourselves! And being the 4th richest woman in music, only after Madonna, Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion, she probably won't stop making music, just because haters hate her more than ever. Bravo, Shakira!… Expand
  7. RodrigoM
    Dec 3, 2009
    10
    Amazing album. It's not her best, and it is different from her previous works, but it's still catchy and fun.
  8. PeterS
    Dec 5, 2009
    10
    Love this album so much!! If you want to have fun and listen quality music, this is your record, very recommendable.
  9. MichaelD
    Nov 23, 2009
    10
    Excellent album...every track is solid and well produced...Men In This Town is definitely the standout track on here, but the entire album is great from start to finish!
  10. EdmundoB
    Nov 24, 2009
    10
    Yes. It only has 9 tracks. Yes, it's not the sound we're used to hearing from Shakira. But no one can deny that is album is merely flawless. In it you will find 9 tracks that stand out and can easily ALL of them be singles. This is the type of work that has to fillers, only magic. She changed, and I'm glad she did and I hope she keeps doing it. Shakira is a musician Yes. It only has 9 tracks. Yes, it's not the sound we're used to hearing from Shakira. But no one can deny that is album is merely flawless. In it you will find 9 tracks that stand out and can easily ALL of them be singles. This is the type of work that has to fillers, only magic. She changed, and I'm glad she did and I hope she keeps doing it. Shakira is a musician that's doing what she wants with her music, and does a fine job at it.… Collapse
  11. kennethp
    Nov 24, 2009
    10
    Best pop album of 2010. There is something for everyone, enjoyed it from begining to end, full of electic flavor. Shakira takes many styles and combines them to make a world of her own..fun, hip and sexy.
  12. JM
    Nov 27, 2009
    10
    Shakira arrives after a 4 year absence to showcase her musical genius undertaking the Electro-pop genre. She completely uses this genre to create a great dance album and catchy tunes which will remain in her permanent catalog of hits.
  13. LarryH.
    Dec 31, 2009
    10
    Shakira is great female, "She Wolf" is the best album that I ear in so much time... Every song, every word in her songs is a new world. Really Shakira is cool, and someday believe the future Pop's Queen. I like Shakira. So good... +10.
  14. ArturoR
    Dec 5, 2009
    10
    Excellent, every track is a gem. It got rave reviews from most, the best of which for some reason do not appear on metacritic (even though her score is really high). Highlights: Loba/She Wolf, Did it Again, Men in this Town, Gypsy, Mon Amour, Spy, Long Time, Why Wait, Give it Up to Me... damn..I just listed every single song. It's that good.
  15. MohitK
    Nov 24, 2009
    10
    Shakira's best English album to date. The lyrics are not as good as 2005's Oral Fixation vol. 2, but her creativity shines this time around.
  16. LeviC
    Nov 29, 2009
    10
    Shakira is definitely evolving, but not in a bad or better way. Her essence remains in this new collection of Shakira classics. Each single track on this album is unique and different from anything she had done before. From "Men In This Town" to the heart-pumping "Why Wait" this album promises to be true delight from start to finish.
  17. cartmenez03
    Jun 19, 2011
    10
    Awesome album. It's impossible for me to pick a favourite for 'She Wolf'. The electronic sound is new, but I love it all the same. One of the best albums I've heard in a long time.
  18. alaNBrait
    May 27, 2017
    10
    Totally outstanding, this amazing proficiency of make incredible music with incredible lyrics and an irresistible mixing of sounds from every corner of the world.
    Instant fav and instant classic from music and pop culture.
  19. AntonioME
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    An album with great lyrics, sounds and a lot of sensuality, unlike his former musical works and the person gave in his previous music videos. I love this album recommend..!!!
  20. Juan12353
    May 30, 2016
    10
    PERFECTO PARA BAILAR Y MOVER EL BOTE XD, SI QUIEREN MUSICA COMERCIAL, AQUI ESTA, AUNQUE NO DEJA DE SER ARTE Y TENER EXCELENTES Y SENSUALES LETRAS, :))
  21. kallum
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Contains her most electronic music which was very mainstream for the time yet still manages to be very unique!
  22. Mobina1
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Idk why it has low ratings but it's my favorite album from her and one of the best albums I have ever listened to. 0 skips well done Shakira
  23. Lindomarjuniorg
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Totalmente a frente de seu tempo! Shakira mostrou mais uma vez o quao versatil pode ser e entregou um album que se lançado por uma americana, seria extremamente aclamado.
  24. clarinhaaa
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Probably my favorite by her, amazing stuff here!

    Highlights: She Wolf, Did It Again, Long Time, Why Wait, Good Stuff, Men In This Town, Gypsy
  25. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This album is sooo good, Shakira goes a little more eletronic here and the result is amazing, I love every single track here
  26. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing album by Shakira, this new eletronic sound very suits her voice, love it
  27. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Shakira delivers another amazing album, her voice is still great and her lyrics are very good
  28. Karol_Gherard
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Best album ever. These songs are really the best you can find about Shakira, including the Shakira album. Oh yeah, in its lyrics you can listen to a free woman and more than a woman a diva.
  29. BrandonStone
    Mar 10, 2023
    10
    It's an amazing album and way ahead of its time, it's their best album. She is a super star.
  30. BWETMatangi
    Aug 26, 2013
    9
    This is Shakira's best album. It is kind of like all of her other albums summed up into one. The best tracks are "She Wolf", "Mon Amour", and "Men In This Town".
  31. carolinasouza
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    She Wolf, Gypsy, and Mon Amour are my top 3 of this album! Gypsy is my #1 favorite!
  32. RuanCSC
    May 23, 2011
    8
    Shakira has always been adventurous with her music. She always tries to be as eclectic as possible: adding one more style here, one more influence there, until the final work comes out â
  33. Ponsho
    Sep 24, 2014
    8
    Men in this town is such a jam! The best track on the album and one of my favorite songs from her. Very dance, pop, and a little freaky but in a good sense.
  34. MatthewGO
    Aug 18, 2018
    8
    Después de la decadencia del Rock en 2005, fue una movida inteligente por parte de Shak de buscar nuevos sonidos y que mejor que experimentar con el Europop y sonidos Dancehall.
    Un trabajo excelente en todo sentido, no queda duda alguna de que Shakira es una de las artistas más versátiles de la historia.
  35. DarkSTAR
    Dec 4, 2009
    7
    Although surprising slick, "She Wolf" misses the Latin intensity that makes Shakira a great artist. Instead, we are we're offered techno inspired beats as the Colombian-born artist's backdrop. It often works to surprisingly freshness, but when it doesn't it just seems to clout Shakira's style and make her seem like a very confused artist. She Wolf was a solid attempt Although surprising slick, "She Wolf" misses the Latin intensity that makes Shakira a great artist. Instead, we are we're offered techno inspired beats as the Colombian-born artist's backdrop. It often works to surprisingly freshness, but when it doesn't it just seems to clout Shakira's style and make her seem like a very confused artist. She Wolf was a solid attempt however, and possibly the most varied pop album of 2009. ALBUM HIGHLIGHTS: "She Wolf", "Give It Up to Me", "Why Wait" ALBUM DUDS: "Did It Again", "Gypsy"… Expand
  36. glacier777
    Dec 9, 2011
    7
    She shows off her great voice in this must have album for any Shakirs fans. I love the latino fusions. Some of the album does sound the same though. She wolf is ovbiously great but I think that men in this town is the stand-out track.
  37. AlemanoPort
    Mar 23, 2014
    7
    I personally think 'She Wolf' is an overall good album, despite of being short and completely different from all the others Shakira recorded so long. I like all the album's tracks, but it seems she dedicated much more time to some songs then to anothers, like 'Mon Amour' and 'Long Time', respectively. However, in the end 'She Wolf' is an average, sadly less rated than it deserved to be, album.

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#21 Most Discussed Album of 2009
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#36 Most Shared Album of 2009

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. musicOMH.com
    80
    These are very much Shakira songs, not merely songs produced by The Neptunes.
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  2. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    The music's Pharrell Williams-assisted dancefloor pop; the words entirely Shakira's. Preposterously brilliant.
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  3. The Guardian
    60
    Unique--and not bad, either.
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