Canto
by Los Super Seven
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17

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  1. LatinG.
    Feb 22, 2006
    0
    I'd just like to point out that this gets a 90 even though its highest ranking is 90, and the majority are lower. It seems that the last four reviews count for ZERO? I know metacritic weights different reviewers based on their influence, dependability, etc. but how could this get a 90, mathematically speaking, unless the last four reviewers (which include billboard, a not unfluential I'd just like to point out that this gets a 90 even though its highest ranking is 90, and the majority are lower. It seems that the last four reviews count for ZERO? I know metacritic weights different reviewers based on their influence, dependability, etc. but how could this get a 90, mathematically speaking, unless the last four reviewers (which include billboard, a not unfluential outfit) COUNT FOR ZERO (or, at least, less than what little it would take to drag down this 90 a bit)? Someone show me what I'm missing. Why do these craptacular carribeans have one of the highest rated albums on this site? 90+90+90+83+80+80+75 divided by 7 = 84… Expand
  2. WXYZ
    Dec 18, 2015
    0
    This album scored higher than the Strokes's Is This It? Seriosuly? How? Not even one score here is above 90 and yet it gets a 91. Then again, who would want to listen to this. It's complete garbage.

    Allow me to do the math: 90 + 90 + 90 + 83 + 80 + 80 + 75 = 588. Then 588 : 7 = 84.
  3. RichardD.
    May 1, 2002
    9
    Album is worth it just for the tracks featuring Raul Malo. It is an absolute delight.
  4. SunilRS.
    Jul 13, 2007
    10
    The Veloso and Baca tracks are sizzling and evoke their solo efforts. Calle 16, Compay Gato, and Teresa are great Latin numbers, and the Mexican flavot of El Pescador and Maiz is right on. Better than the debut album, which is close to unbelievable but yes they achieved it.
  5. JEMR
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    La esencia Latina se hace presente en cada pista incluso en las pistas en colaboración con Caetano, de las cuales Baby le da un cierre sólido que te deja con ganas de una segunda versión. En pistas como Drumi Mobila se exalta la riqueza cultural que un disco puede mostrar al mundo, esta que saca la cultura incluso de las más primitivas tribus de Cuba hasta el folklore de países como MéxicoLa esencia Latina se hace presente en cada pista incluso en las pistas en colaboración con Caetano, de las cuales Baby le da un cierre sólido que te deja con ganas de una segunda versión. En pistas como Drumi Mobila se exalta la riqueza cultural que un disco puede mostrar al mundo, esta que saca la cultura incluso de las más primitivas tribus de Cuba hasta el folklore de países como México en El Pescador y El Salvador en El Que Siembra su Maíz.… Expand

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#2 Best Album of 2001

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. CDNow
    80
    A lush cruise through the Caribbean's romantic songwriting traditions with some additional stops in South America.
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  2. Sonicnet
    90
    Comparisons will inevitably be made between Canto and the Buena Vista Social Club disc, but the most significant similarity is that they both feature great songs and terrific musicianship.
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  3. Billboard
    80
    Canto is a passionate mix of originals and material drawn from the traditions of Mexico, Cuba, and Peru.
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