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Not something I’d listen to on a regular basis, but if I were at a restaurant or on vacation listening to it, I’d be pleased. Nice melodies, but nothing stood out to me as being particularly memorable once the album was over.
At the time, this album could be heard in the background everywhere. It is well made, but nowadays I hardly listen to it. my vote in 1997: 3/5 my vote in 2024: 2/5
It's competent, but doesn't do much for me. Highlights: "De Camino a la Vereda" (upbeat, I like the horn lines), "Candela" (nice burbling percussion and fingerpicked guitar, though the repetitive vocals on the last half become mind-numbing)
Rating: 5/10 Meh.
Fine for what it is, just not something I'm interested in
I appreciate it but not my go to. This is something I think I need to be in the right physical space too enjoy more. Some bar in Miami probably.
It was not my type of thing , gave me jungle book vibes and no words, if you were mehinto that sort of thing I’d imagine it would be good.
either grunge or that music oasis made
Helt omöjligt att betygsätta. Musiken gör ingenting med mig. Jag är helt neutral. Respekterar att många gillar det dock. Det kanske borde bli en 3a men sätter en 2a för jag gillar det ju inte direkt och kommer inte lyssna igen. Blåset blir stundtals lite enerverande.
Sköna vibbisar, kanske aningen långt. Stark 2
Not really for me. There’s one idea per song, repeated for a few minutes til it’s over. I’m sure some people love this.
Latin folk music. It was okay, nothing mind blowing.
Me gustaed it for a while. Liked that it was in Spanish, if it was in English I probably would've decided it was old man music and not even tried to get into it. I still didn't get into it, but I don't regret listening to this album
Nah
2+ Letkeetä kesäistä
Not for me. Just background music for my ears. I think the fact that I don't speak Jazz had more of a negative influence on my experience than the fact that I don't speak Spanish. Shame on me, I say! Also the vibes got kinda ruined, because I listened to this while it was raining outside. This is very much a sunny day album.
I’m glad I finally got a non-English album because I think it’s ridiculous that seemingly over 90% of the albums on this list are in English BUT I unfortunately found this a bit boring. The Cuban vibes were definitely strong!
I don’t speak Spanish only did like half
Background sort of music. If not for the backstory on this band, it wouldn't be on here.
Pretty pants
Would I listen to it again: no Is it a no-skip album: - Do I like it: no* * I was so bored. It's a me problem.
Chill but same
sounds like its pretty significant for latin american music, but i didnt vibe too much with it YNN
Very easy listening...even though I am not fluent in spanish!
I really struggled to get into this, it probably didn't help that I couldn't understand any of the lyrics.
Underwhelming. The songs are pretty one note. Limited hints of Latin beats. Would be fine background music - but I wouldn’t search it out.
Traditional Cuban music. OK for what it is but it's not my thing. 2.5 stars
Not really bad, just wasn't personally feeling it. If you're a fan of Latin music, I'm sure it's great.
Sadly Cuban jazz is not my jam. Listens: 1 Rating: 2
Limited feedback available for a foreign album, but would be something I'd be fine with having on in the background of a restaurant. Favorite track "Pueblo Nuevo 2/5
hot summer nights; a small tavern with acrid smoke coming from inside; the sweaty bodies of two lovers merge in a passionate dance to live music; the musicians are elderly people who seem to have seen all the torments of life for a long time, but still find sincere feelings in music. fav track: Pueblo Nuevo
thi is so far away from being my kind of music. That said whilst listening I noticed I had heard many of these songs before. With a holiday coming up this album took me to a beach in the sun. Lovely harmonies, great spanish guitar and brilliant percussion. The only issue is the repitition over the duration of the album. Easy album to listen to and just switch off, which I am not sure is a good or bad thing. Favourite song: D camino a la vereda Least favourite song: quite a lot of them Album artwork: love it
This would be good relaxing beach music.
Not bad but nothing I would write home about. The kind of music I might hear in a Spanish film and think "this is pretty funky". High 2.
It's fine. Like some solid stuff but not something I care to listen to for a full hour
It's okay. Nice but unexciting. It's classy. The sort of classy thing you'd put on over dinner. When you've had Sabu and stuff why would you go to the diet version?
Fine as background music, but didn't do anything for me.
The nandos background music soundtrack
An ok album
not my jam but still okay
I can appreciate it but it’s not my thing. Far far worse albums on this list, so a low 2.
It's a Cuban albums of nice-sounding Spanish songs. It's pleasant enough, but not my style of music.
I could picture myself listening to this while sipping rum in Havana, but I’ll probably never do that so I’ll probably never listen to this again.
It was fine, but I don't want to listen to an hour of it.
i know i usually like this stuff but this seemed a bit boring to me and really dragged on
One day when I grow up, I’d like this to be the kind of music I put on to get work done
Great background music
An sich nicht schlecht, wird nur irgendwann eintönig. Ich fand den afro cuban jazz von Machito um Längen besser (damals leider nur mit drei bewertet), deswegen kriegt das hier ne zwei.
Slightly overrated I think. Very popular when it released, perhaps because of the novelty of hearing Cuban musicians. I wouldn’t naturally pull it off the shelf.
I can appreciate this album for its vibe and the musicianship. It’s kind of a good album, I just don’t like it. I will never listen to a single one of these songs ever again if given a choice, so it’s unfortunately a two from me. Can see why others may like it, though.
Appreciating the warmth and charm. Not my style.
I remember this being a massive cross-over hit. You wanted to be a cool hipster before cool hipsters were a thing, then you definitely told people ALL about this album. Listening to it now, kinda hard to see why *this* one in particular was popular. Sure, it's cool and funky, but one of "the greatest" - I don't quite see it.
Not too bad. If I understood Spanish it would get at least one more star.
Very chill album, first song was one of my favorites, later songs were more jazzy which I liked
Not my kind of music, enjoyed the Latin vibes, though
Not my style
Another fine album ruined for me by the restaurant industry. I had to hear music from this album every day for many years, even though we didn't serve any Cuban food. On the upside, it always makes me think of the Cuban scenes in "The Godfather Part 2", which is a favorite of mine.
When I was a kid, the family who lived in the house behind me would often have late night parties and I wouldn't be able to sleep because this type of music would be playing loudly.
Enjoyable, great for testing out speakers / sound stage / equipment but not sure it’s an album I’d recommend having to listen to before you die.
Buen ritmo
A lot of world music recently. Not a terrible thing. Nothing too crazy sticks out to me on this except I immediately recognized Candela. Definitely sampled in a Lazarus song Enemy and I in the movie Alpha Dog. Love when that happens. I appreciate this for what it is, but a whole hour is daunting for most albums and especially this for me. Not an absolutely terrible album at all, just not for me and would never really find myself coming back to it. 2.5 but rounding down cuz I'm feeling saucy.
Was into it to start but lost me by midway. One of the singers I did not vibe with at all...showed up on a couple songs. Sounded like he was gonna die any second. Certainly prefer this Spanish style over the polka but not a replay for me.
I kept tuning out of this one rather than finding myself drawn in. On paper a mix of jazz instrumentals with samba stylings should at least be enjoyable to me, but there's not enough editorial or musical guts here to get down to killer tracks rather than filler background noise.
Das ist nicht meine Art von Musik. Qualitativ bestimmt sehr hochwertig gemacht jedoch nicht das ich gerne höre.
Apenas achei paia demais
Honestamente achei bem divertido e dançante. Não sei se seria algo que procuraria sozinha para ouvir um dia mas eu gostei da experiência. Só não foram todas as músicas que me divertiram, algumas achei meio chatinhas. Fave: el cuarto de tula
Generally ok but a bit predictable.
I thought I might dig this but I didnt. I expect setting counts for a lot with this album.
Reminds me of that time I was sitting in a social club in Buena Vista.
Not my Genre unfortunately. But great Kuban Music Sound.
de camino a la vereda was a very enjoyable song to listen to although it's easy listening in the background I wouldn't relisten to this album otherwise
It was a fun album, the music is good but not my vibe
nice to have in the background but I would not actively listen to this
Not really a type of music I would set out to listen to
Next 5 Songs played by my Spotify Algorithm: Cody Castro - He Hopes She Loves Me Nos Naranjos - No Tradition no Se Olvida Maria Agusto - Eres Un Punto Ray Perez - Muchacho Loco Ray Baretto - Acid
Not bad but a bit on the slower side
Did not expect a spanish album to be integrated in the 1001 album mix. Maybe id understand its influence better if I spoke the language. I gave 2 stars because some of them I could bop my head to.
It was catchy for a while. Got old kind of fast.
A nice break from my usual but not a must-have for me. Actually, the piano player Ruben Gonzalez put out a solo album I enjoy more than the Buena Vista release.
Musique cubaine, à écouter en sirotant un margarita sous un chaud soleil. Je me sens comme dans un début/fin d'épisode de Dexter. Me gusta correct
I mean it sounds great but would never listen to it
Fun and energetic introduction to Cuban music. Not an album I'd ever listen to again though.
Not really my cup of tea but some interesting ideas
Boring, not for me
Repetitive nonsense
Meget chill, men forstår virkelig ikke hvad albummet laver her. Meget basic spansk chill
Raggae, gute Vibes, nicht mein Ding
Not really my thing, but it’s not offensive
I’m not great at focusing on songs in languages besides the two I know so this album loses points for that although obviously it doesn’t weigh on the objective quality. Favourite song was Orgullecida.
Sorry wansnt for me
Not my thing
never been a huge fan of most Hispanic music, this is alr
Elevator music
Just not my thing
I always assumed (having never listened) this was a white indie rock band. I was pleasantly surprised. Needs to be 20 minutes shorter or my Spanish needs to be significantly better for a 3.
Spanish music, was weird listening to it. I don't think I'll listen again.
Listened Before? N Meh. Not an album I needed to hear before I die. Much respect but not my style. Added to Library? N Song added to playlist: Chan Chan
Eg e for trøtt til å tenka på nåke kult å si om da
A pretty chill listen. Got a few tracks that I'd listen to again
I’m sure the musicianship is great but Christ this sounds like background music
Not riveting.
Makes me hungry for Mexican food but that's about as far as it goes, also this one song with the piano just sounds terrible
Not my scene
This one made me hungry for some tacos. It sounds like the soundtrack in every Mexican restaurant I’ve been to, it probably is come to think of it.
im trying to review this album i dont like and some cunt called sm-a205f keeps hijacking my spotify. so you have a samsung galaxy a20 eh? bastard. this has happened before - why do they always listen to the most ai manufactured sub-10,000 views garbage on the database? who with actual human sentience is listening to 'hype' by hermes demon? how can this scam possibly make money? "Hey @drakelito, Thanks for coming to the Community." why the totalitarian capital c? only God gets the big g fuck sake "It's possible that you've joined a Group Session" have i FUCK accidentally joined a group session. and again the corporate onanism with the capitals. cheer up maxim it says you're not even a fucking spotify employee. see if im listening the climax of the heiliger dankgesang, (when the heavens align, the lotus flowers bloom, the bough breaks, when jesus wept and the great void sighs in peace), and asian fucking boo by baby tenchi comes, on theres no fucking telling what ill do. ive put on 'go away' by strawberry switchblade to see if they have a sense of humour. oh my days. 'ain't staying' comes on. my god. am i having a spotify war? i retort with 'fuck you' by lilly allen. is this actually real? okay this isnt funny now and changing my device password didnt help. laura probably did this with three lines of code for a laugh just to annoy me. it is now 12 o'clock and im fed up and tired. oh thats how you fix it. ah okay. and peace p e a c e peace! and thousand sighs and sweet soothing sounds, and birdsong (it was veljo tormis - la kanteletar: I. herkä neito) --- anyway blah blah buena vista social club it was fine
Huh... album that i listened to a few times hoping i just didnt get it yet but it has just started grating. i like that its in Spanish and some of the bass is nice. some nice jazz elements as well. maybe if i was dancing i would enjoy it more.
i mean it was fine as kind of background music while doing my homework but a lot of it sounded very similar. probably due to my not knowing the language though
2.5
nah
This was just OK. Nothing jumped out as spectacular.
Didn't enjoy this
Background music of backpacker Hostel
These are clearly talented musicians, but this was just not my taste. Very chill, relaxing background Spanish music that kind of all just blend together to me and nothing really stands out. I bet if you're really into this sound though, this is a top tier album for you. It made me want to visit a Cuban restaurant and drink and eat. 2.5/5
I get why this made such a splash and they’re undoubtedly very accomplished but it’s just not for me and if I here Chan Chan again in my life it’ll be too soon.
The problem with most world music is that it that it does not generate an emotional response. This is no exception. One or two tracks are catchy and highly danceable, but the rest are just of purely intellectual interest, and that is not what music is about for me (which is probably why I am not a fan of jazz). If I want intellectual stimulation I will read a book, or discuss topics of interest with friends and family, I will not listen to music. So, despite being well performed and produced, this left me cold. If I am to take an intellectual aproach, then I have to criticise it as being an artificial collective created by Ry Cooder and Nick Gold. There is little that is authenticaly Cuban in its genesis. The result may be true to Cuban music, I can't tell as I am not particularly familiar with their music, but it is their equivalent of a 'boy band' or perhaps a supergroup. All very produced and artificial.
Blir ju lite glad av musiken men särskilt bra är det ju inte.
Like others noted here, I kept tuning out of this one rather than finding myself drawn in. On paper a mix of jazz instrumentals with samba stylings should at least be enjoyable to me, but there's not enough editorial or musical guts here to get down to killer tracks rather than filler background noise.
It was okay
An album that begins entertainingly enough, but there is a LOT of filler. I'm struggling to see how this has been raised above anything else of the same genre.
Great music and rhythms. Again, I wish I could enjoy the lyrics and the meaning of the songs.
Failed to trouble any part of my brain
no
Give me Tito Puente over BVSC any day. This is alright but nothing to write home about, 2/5.
Nothing special. Have enjoyed some of the latin flavored music quite a bit so far, but this one seemed very monotonous...2/5
overrated
It's clearly good music but just not what I'm into
Ei mun genre, mut ihan kivalta kuulostavat.
Not really my style, it was nice listening, but as a background music for me
I don’t know. I don’t speak Spanish.
boring
Wasn't really my thing
Good musicianship. Not my thing.
Music was fine but a little repetitive at a certain point. Kind of made me think of elevator music or what plays in the background at Mexican restaurants.
Heard it before?: only one song Enjoy it?: yeah, background filler for me but was very melancholic Favourite song: Track 1 - Chan Chan
This was fine. Very specifically Cuban, and mostly interesting for background music.
Lyrics in Spanish so I couldn't understand what they were singing. But music wasn't too bad. Probably wouldn't listen again.
If I hadn’t had this nearly back to back with more world music I would have enjoyed it more.
2.5, It's nice.
Как-то раз был я в районе Маленькая Гавана в Майами. Там играла ровно такая же музыка отовсюду. Хорошо исполнено, сыграно, но как же мне не хватает оригинальности в латиноамериканской (в данном случае кубинской) музыке. 4 из 10.
I get the appeal just not my thing
pretty fun actually.
Not my jam
Too gentle to stir the soul.
Jazzy, went on a bit.
not for me
Not what I’d choose to listen to. It didn’t hurt my ears, on the contrary, but I’m not scoring it highly. 2*
This was overall one of the most boring foreign language albums I’ve gotten. Surprised this came out in the late 90s since it sounds like something from the 60s
Background music
It's fine, I guess
For mariachi music, its ok.
I'm not into Spanish music, besides Salsa. So this was a no for me unfortunately. I can see that the album is well produced tho.
Although I found this quite boring it just made me want to go on holiday!
Pitäis lukea mikä tässä oli taustalla, kun aika perussetiltä genressään tuntu olevan. Pidemmän päälle alkaa tökkimään ja vaatii ympäristöltäkin jotain, että tulee kunnolla fiilisteltyä
Nandos music? Completed it m8
Saved Prior: None Off Rip: Candela Cutting Edge: None Overall Notes: A good soundtrack to a lazy day somewhere south of the border. Unfortunately I am listening to it in a state of mental anguish in my solo apartment and I wasn't transported to a beach so much as wishing I was there. Maybe it caught me on a wrong day. Gonna go listen to Morrissey or some shit that meets me where I'm at right now.
Whilst I find the music perfectly enjoyable, it’s not the type of music I can see myself gravitating towards (likely because I like singing along to songs so I like music with English lyrics, which is obviously no fault of the album). But I just didn’t find it very interesting in general. So I probably won’t listen to it again. I also think it’s too long and becomes a sort of drag as some of the music is very similar. Favourite song is probable Candela.
It sounds like Spanish music. I really don't know how else to describe it. It's just an incredibly generic album, a solid hour straight of just thinking "Yep. This is what Spanish music sounds like." It's not bad, exactly. I enjoyed listening to some of it. But it’s just about the most bland thing since unbuttered white bread. I kept wondering if there'd ever be a single interesting thing, some song I could point back to and say "yeah, this was the highlight" or "I really liked what they did here". Nope. I forgot every single song within a minute of listening. If the scoring system here allowed it, I would give it a 50/100, because I think that's the only fitting rating for it, but I can’t, so just pretend that my 2 is actually a 2.5.
I imagine this sort of music being played at a Cuban restaurant - De Camio a La Vereda was my favourite song of the album but that means fuck all really. Didn't understand a word of the Spanish lyrics and the vibes were relatively chill, good background music but don't think I'd listen to it out of choice ever again (unless I was asked to put some music on in a Cuban restaurant). Although, they may have been singing about something NSFW so in that case perhaps not.. Because I'm extra and I can't help but judge a book on its cover I'm gonna throw in an extra rating for the album cover: 5/10
Upbeat and dancing music but abit of the same stuff each song, good music to put on to cheer yourself up
Not for me
Jazzy
Meh. The story behind this album is more interesting than the actual music. Not terrible, but not great.
It's like Prog-Rock for Spanish music. Lots of good musicianship, not much to remember. Highlight Tracks: 3, 7, 11, 12
Hmm yeah, kind of not really my thing. I remember it being very fashionable to like this though. Maybe I need to see the film.
Really not my thing
I'm sure it's a decent example of the genre but it just sounds like the background music in every bar in Cuba
Nice enough chill vibes, but a bit too old school for me
Retro salsa
Pueblo Nuevo is a nice jazz song. I enjoyed Dos gardenias. Buena Vista Social Club (Song) was nice. Overall, not for me.
Some beautiful Cuban music came out of this album, and even though I couldn't understand the lyrics, I could appreciate the jam. This album was thrown together with a makeshift band in Havana within only 6 days! The music feels like a jam-sesh between friends at a local club, which might explain why it was so easy to record. The only reason I can't rate it higher is because I don't speak Spanish.
Sounds like something I've already heard accidentally in the background of a Mexican restaurant. Definitely joyous and fun but too repetitive for my tastes.
Lift music for lifts.
Chiquitos: Official Soundtrack
Not really my thing. Good background music but nothing special.
like cuban gypsy kings. very much sounds like restaurant background music. maybe that's its purpose and its really good at it.
Good background noise.
Good music to work to
Not for me this one.
Got spacked out of me heed to this!
It sounds like I'm sat in Spanish class learning about the days of the week. And then I'm sat in a bar trying to get into it, being all cultural, but just a bit gash
nice, but not something i'd be in a hurry to go back to. i mind when it came out and it was refreshingly different but now it's a lot easier to find stuff like this...if you wanted to!
Maybe with the companion film it becomes more interesting....
Niet echt mijn genre
Not something I would've ever listened to. Not bad, but probably won't listen to again.
Wasn't feeling it, probably good though
I would rather drink Cuba Cola!
not a bad album, but no songs stood out individually as fantastic. Would be a good album to put on as background noise while cooking
Theres nothing inherently wrong with the album, its just not my cup of tea.
Not in English. Did not listen.
Latin album
Easy listening mix of salsa and jazz
NOTA: 4 MUSICAS FAVS: PUEBLO NUEVO, Ay Ta Que Has Hecho, Amor de La Loca Juventud, Murmullo, Buena Vista Social Club
ok
Day 25 — Buena Vista Social Club — Buena Vista Social Club (1997) Listened: Mar 25–27, 2026 Genre: Cuban Son / Bolero / Afro-Cuban / World Music Vibe: Warm, nostalgic Cuban son and bolero — elderly masters playing timeless Havana street music with effortless charm Highlights: • Chan Chan Impression: Couldn’t connect with it despite the warmth and charm. The language barrier and unfamiliar genre kept it from landing. Chan Chan was the clear standout. Rating: 1.4/5 Keep songs? Yes Revisit album? Likely not
Nkt for m
cool instruments, even though thats totally not the type of music i usually listen to it was nice to explore some new sounds (but i didnt listen to the whole album)
it wasnt bad but i cant seem to enjoy it or wanting to listen to this album ever again. every art is beautiful in their own way and this art just didnt seem to be the vibe i like or enjoy.
Feels very nostalgic. Very peaceful, I really love the guitar. Fav song is ‘El Cuarto de Tula’.
God no
I recognized this name for some reason, but didn't know anything about them, nor any of the songs. I have heard the name Ry Cooder before but not exactly sure why. So this was pretty much a walking in blind kind of thing. I had a hard time getting into this. It's kind of fun for a bit - but just get's tiring after a while. I started zoning out while listening. I think I just don't know enough about this kind of music to really appreciate it - after awhile it just all sounds the same to me. The most exposure I've ever had to Cuban music, is from Rocky Ricardo's band on I Love Lucy. It seems like it hasn't changed in a long time. I ended up liking the 2 instrumentals - "Pueblo Nuevo" and "Buena Vista Social Club". Liked songs on Spotify: 2/14 Rating: 1/5
I got a little bored, sorry! Not a big acoustic girl. Faves in album order: Chan Chan Dos Gardenias Buena Vista Social Club
pretty forgettable album. not really my kind of music. although I do like bosa nova and salsa music, this just didn't hit that pocket in my opinion.
Cuban elevator music
At very first listen, I'm not into it. But we shall see. I'm on song 3, which feels like song 10000. I can't wait for this album to be done lol. Wasn't my cup of tea. It was relaxing at times, but most times it wasn't music I would listen to.
A few good songs first one is iconic
Not quite my cup of tea
not my vibe at all sorry
Not for me, sorry.
This band was the name to drop in the middle to late 90s. This album has no real centre to it though and is made purely as background music. Nothing else
Everything sounded like restaurant background music. It was chill music, but because of that mental association, not in any way an album that touched any of my tastes. Was ready to be over right away
Honestly, the album left me cold. It basically sounds like the music Desi Arnaz and his orchestra played on I Love Lucy in the 1950s.
Nice little vibe to it at times but a bit boring and wouldn’t go back and listen again.
Managed the first 8 and quit. not sure when one finished and the other started. Nice Spanish south American vibes but very very repetitive.
I did not like this. It was not for me.
Reminds me of working in Starbucks. Pretty sure they actually had this cd
Nein.
Der Erfolg in allen Ehren, aber das ist das lateinamerikanische Pendant zur Volksmusik. Und auch ungefähr genauso spannend...
I gave it a go, I really did. But somewhere along the line, my ears quietly packed their bags and left the room. The musicianship? Impeccable. The vibe? Sunny and nostalgic. Me? Checking how many tracks were left like I was stuck in a salsa-themed escape room.
Not my cup of tea and I've been to Cuba too.
Two songs is all I could endure. Not for me.
One of the most overrated albums of all time.
I am not on holiday, nor am I having a meal out, so I did not enjoy this.
It sounded good but not to my taste
No está logrando que me interese escucharlo Creo que el de manu chao puso la vara alta en este estilo
Interesting pick.
Couldn’t do it. Spanish
Probably eye-opening in 1997. Really boring in 2025.
Another mystery appears before me. Materializing out of the ether as I wearily attempt to ignore my phone. No avail to be reached as I lunge at the device for the chemicals I can no longer reliably produce without this empty stimuli. Thankfully we’ve chosen this path instead of automated industries with equitable sharing of the resources reaped from this revolutionary technology. I’m much happier with my dollar not going far and AI music advancing faster than cures for disease. At least billionaires continue to produce more proverbial dust to smother the workforce in. Look on the bright side; at least I can temporarily dissociate to the sultry tones of today’s horrible album. Listened to on a platform that funds AI warfare technologies. If you’re not catatonic, join me for this trip south of the border. Which border? Great question. Chan Chan - WORLD music?? Everybody calm down. It’s a Simpsons quote. I suppose I do need to qualify statements like that in the post-satire hellscape we have mired ourselves in. This is actually not bad. A solid opener. De Camino a la Vereda - This is immensely repetitive and annoying. Perhaps apart from the bizarre stabs of uhh “horror movie piano” around the 3 minute mark. El Cuarto de Tula - This has to be in the Tropico soundtrack. Ah it’s Cuban. Maybe my rant at the start was more relevant than I thought. Well. More music here. This is not a genre I care about. The song is fine. Or at least it would be, if it was under 7 minutes and didn’t repeat the same refrain 374 times. Capable playing, boring ideas. Pueblo Novo - I know zero Spanish. Thanks a lot grade 10 Spanish class in western Canada. At least I’ve seen that one peanuts Christmas special “en Español.” Oh and I also know the South American countries like the back of my hand. Probably better, as I can’t for the life of me picture one feature of the back of my hands without immediate visual aid. This is almost decent jazz, but it is incredibly simple and ultimately kind of lacklustre. Dos Gardenias - What the hell do you need with 12 gardens??? Oh it’s two? Same bloody question. These guys are outta control. Is it a different thing? I could easily translate this, but as a North American , it’s my duty to pretend it’s akin to the Dead Sea scrolls. ¿Y Tú Qué Has Hecho? - We’ve reached the bad singing part of the album. You know what I’ve always admired about Spanish though? The upside down question mark. You know how to read that fucker right from the start. Lay it out clean. I like that. This song? Dumpster. The question syntax? Two thumbs up. Veinte Años - It autocorrected Veinte to “Cringe,” so not a good omen for the song, and a truce indictment of my vocabulary. This was nothing. El Carretero - ugghhhh I don’t care. Candela - This has to be the same song. I find not being able to understand the lyrics at all great detracts from my enjoyment. Amor de Loca Juventud - Juvie? Part of the Mexicools with Suoer Crazy and Psicosis? Probably the most blatant disregarding of talent and pigeonholing based on race in WWF/WWE history. Think of the territory that takes in. Anyway. I have to keep myself entertained somehow. This is endless. We are out of ideas. Orgulleceda - alright. The song did NOT change. Holy HELL 4 more songs??? Murmullo - Armadillo competitor. Perhaps more thoughtful. Someone saying armadillo whilst experiencing TIA symptoms. Throwing some stuff at the wall here to see what sticks. Let me know if there are some humdingers in here. Buena Vista Social Club - The rare triple crown title. Cannot compare quality wise to Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath off of Black Sabbath. Or even Deicide x3. But here we are. Revelling in irrelevant garbage to numb the pain of mediocre piano jazz set to a click track. La Bayamesa - Reading the story of this album makes me feel happy that they got to release this. Hey, you’ve got a bunch of local musicians who never really made a stamp worldwide and now you’ve got a hit that transcends cultures. That’s cool. I am not in the target demographic for this. I hate this sound, I hate not being able to understand the language, and I hate how bloody long this felt. Are all of these issues my problem? Yes, but I suppose that’s why they inform my opinion. I hated this. I wanted it to end after track two. Maybe partway through. These people are competent players and clearly passionate, but if I never hear a song in this genre again, I shall learn Spanish and go on a cultural pilgrimage to Havana, in thanks of my new gift. Adios, BVSC. 1 HIGHLIGHTS: You can really learn a lot about a flock by watching each second bleed away.
Zuhause, Heidenheim, Deutschland. Ohren am Bluten.
Subba Album. La cucaracha.
Not my thing
This one wasn't for me. Not my taste.
Happy Cinco de Mayo.
One star because I'm bored by this. This is Carribean resort hotel lobby music. I also don't understand what makes some "ethnic music" cool and relevant but not others. This list has Cuban and other Carribean music, music from South America , and from Africa, and reggae. But no J-Rock? No Polka? No Mongolian throat singing?
It just wasn't my vibe.
Sorry but when I can’t understand music it’s harder to enjoy. Sounded nice at times but nothing I’m coming back to
Not for me
Hell no
Not for me
Couldn't finish
0/10, говно
Made myself get through the first track and I couldn't get any further
Good vibes for background music, wouldn't be an album of my choice though.
Musically good but not my thing at all
The only thing I have in common with this album is I once had a Che Guevara T-Shirt.
Traditional, world music, jazz, fado, male, mid, repetetive, boring. Old men making sad music with basic instruments. Can remember when it was in the charts back in the 90s and I did not like it there... not sure if i change my mind again in 30 years.
Awful, boring and repetitive
Cuban music. Not my cup of tea
I'm not Hispanic!
Not bad but not for me
p808. 1997. 1.5 stars. Well done but... average. Boring. Bland. Who picked this for the list?
That’s an hour of my life that I will never get back. One star
The most overrated album in the world....
mexikaniscjer Mönneegesang mit Gitarrengeklimper. War irgendwie mal erfolgreich
Boring background noise.
Not my cup of tea
Nope
1.5
call me judgmental but wtf is this lmfao
Had to listen in 4 parts because I was so bored. Failed to grip me I’m afraid.
Nah
durmiente residente
Prefer English lyrics
Can’t speak Spanish! Why would I listen to this
govno
Not a fan
Not my style
I'm sure it's nice if you're Spanish
no bueno
Big yikes. A few fun mariachi moments, and fairly competent jazz, but I really can't enjoy it - did not finish.
Traditionel cubansk musik, afslappende
Musically good, but it’s easy to lose engagement since I don’t speak the language.
This reminds me of the background music in a romantic comedy movie were they see each other from across the room...
Loving it! Makes me dance - 5 stars
Sounds even better than it did in 1997. Better stereo now :)