Colores
by J Balvin
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 74
  3. Negative: 10 out of 74
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  1. Dylan123456789
    Mar 20, 2020
    6
    Since Vibras, J Balvin has been the best Reggaeton artist out there until now.
  2. Lajaleaa
    May 5, 2020
    5
    ( 54/100 )

    J Balvin ha hecho probablemente el peor álbum que he escuchado en mis tres años de reseñar música. A pesar de contar con 9 productores, sorprende que ni Dj Snake, Diplo o el ya renombrado Sky Rompiendo se hayan salvado de caer en el estereotipo. "Colores" es un álbum vacío, sin alma, sin emoción, sin intensidad, sin energía, sin sabor y mucho menos color. La monotonía de las    ( 54/100 )

    J Balvin ha hecho probablemente el peor álbum que he escuchado en mis tres años de reseñar música. A pesar de contar con 9 productores, sorprende que ni Dj Snake, Diplo o el ya renombrado Sky Rompiendo se hayan salvado de caer en el estereotipo. "Colores" es un álbum vacío, sin alma, sin emoción, sin intensidad, sin energía, sin sabor y mucho menos color. La monotonía de las canciones se puede divisar muy fácilmente y parece aumentar de canción a canción. Cuando J Balvin alguna vez fue uno de los detonantes del regueton ético con propuestas atractivas para la industria, ahora acaba de caer al poso de artistas superficiales que descuida su música con sonidos y letras clichés. Una basura que ya no se puede reciclar.
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    J Balvin has probably made the worst album that I've heard in my three years of reviewing music. Even if there are 9 producers, it's surprising how not even Dj Snake, Diplo, or the well known Sky Rompiendo manage to avoid falling in the stereotype. "Colores" is an empty album, soulless, emotionless, with no intensity, energy, flavor, and much less color. The monotony of the songs can be easily seen and it actually seems to be increasing from song to song. When J Balvin once was one of the leaders of etic reggaeton with attractive proposals for the industry, now he's in the pit of superficial artists that neglect their music with cliche sounds and lyrics. A Trash that cannot be recycled any longer.    … Expand
  3. soundmate
    Mar 23, 2020
    5
    I've always thought that reggaeton artists don't need to follow an Americanish musical promotion strategy that includes LPs or a new single every three months. See so, I don't feel like I needed 'Colores' in my life. After listening to 'Rojo' I was, personally, very exited to listen to the album since the track was catchy-emotional and added freshness to Balvin's repertoire. I justI've always thought that reggaeton artists don't need to follow an Americanish musical promotion strategy that includes LPs or a new single every three months. See so, I don't feel like I needed 'Colores' in my life. After listening to 'Rojo' I was, personally, very exited to listen to the album since the track was catchy-emotional and added freshness to Balvin's repertoire. I just couldn't wait for the album to drop even though the concept of it seemed primary, basic and a bit childish. Nevertheless, when it was released I couldn't believe my ears: it is a huge mess.
    As I said before, I don't feel the need for this kind of artists to release full-length albums since the people who usually consume this kind of music are not interested in it. It is just unecessary! The album isn't good, it's just okay. It hasn't been written by Shakespeare or Taylor Swift, and it is something you can notice throughout its play since the lyrics are simple, too teen and, most of the times, cringeworthy. It has been a big deception, since his 2018 project 'Vibras', had a nice concept and content and a firm LP structure.
    In conclusion, this messy album shouldn't have happened given how monotonous, boring and stale it is.    … Expand
  4. Sadeeedwards
    Mar 21, 2020
    5
    This album is simply ok. Most of the songs have some sort of sexual meaning, some of the lyrics are cringeworthy. I would consider this a messy album, if it had better lyrics it'd get a higher rating.
  5. BlondedPantar06
    Nov 27, 2020
    5
    . This album fails to live up to its hype and conceptual direction. The production, although not bad it does feel very bland and shallow on most song and the beats don't hit as hard as the ones on the records of his contemporaries, primarily Bad Bunny. This album suffered from the ambitious concept of various colors representing each song and he should focus more on the sound of the record. This album fails to live up to its hype and conceptual direction. The production, although not bad it does feel very bland and shallow on most song and the beats don't hit as hard as the ones on the records of his contemporaries, primarily Bad Bunny. This album suffered from the ambitious concept of various colors representing each song and he should focus more on the sound of the record itself instead of its aesthetics. Definitely not a bad album but overall it feels like a lost opportunity to show innovative production and define his sound.… Expand

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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Pitchfork
    Mar 27, 2020
    73
    Colores’ concept is steeped in this earnest (if slightly indulgent) pursuit. Each of its 10 tracks corresponds to a different color, in a sort of sonic mood ring.
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  2. The New York Times
    Mar 26, 2020
    60
    Affable but slightly numbing. ... But by and large, these are polite songs, and familiar, too. Balvin is a sweetly elegiac singer — see especially “Azul,” where he stretches out soft vowels like taffy — but his rapping is largely blank.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Mar 23, 2020
    80
    Aware that any language barrier can be overcome by a plethora of hooks and a prevailing atmosphere, Balvin adds a playful embellishment to each of the album’s 10 tracks, be it Amarillo’s kazoo-assisted beat, or the twinkling glacial percussion that tickles closer Blanco. A riot not just of colour, but of ideas too.
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