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Motomami

Rosalía

Motomami

Third album of experimental, flamenco-flavoured pop from the Catalonia-born Rosalia Vila Tobella

ADM rating[?]

8.5

Label
Columbia
UK Release date
18/03/2022
US Release date
18/03/2022
  1. 10.0 |   The Independent

    This is a spectacular record
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  2. 10.0 |   NME

    The star's third album is a dazzling grab-bag of flamenco, reggaetón, left-field pop, glitchy R&B and one song best described as 'despondent gospel'
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  3. 9.0 |   All Music

    It showcases Rosalía as a master, twisting together the contradictory strands of Latin and Anglo pop with traditional and vanguard forms and fresh sounds into a gloriously articulated radical approach that makes for obsessive listening
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  4. 9.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Motomami is the sound of an incredible voice indulging in her pop fantasy and excelling at it, but she makes sure to remind us as often as she can that really, she can do it all
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  5. 9.0 |   Clash

    Landing just in time for the Spring sunshine, ‘MOTOMAMI’ blows away the lingering strictures of lockdown, and finds a true modern icon bathing in personal freedoms
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  6. 9.0 |   Spectrum Culture

    Though Motomami marks a striking departure and forward-leap for the Spanish singer-songwriter, it’s by no means difficult; it adds up to a thrilling feat delivered with the casual swagger of a natural superstar
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  7. 8.4 |   Beats Per Minute

    With a little help from an impressive array of collaborators and producers that include heavyweights like Pharrell Williams, El Guincho and Frank Dukes, Rosalía takes clear and complete control of her voice by getting her ideas across without being too caught up in them
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  8. 8.4 |   Pitchfork

    The Spanish superstar’s third album is a showcase for Rosalía’s exceptional range. It aspires to stretch itself out across genres and play with form, and attains exactly what it sets out to achieve
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  9. 8.0 |   The Quietus

    Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía's third album gets devious with reggaeton bangers, piano ballads, and no shortage of bright ideas
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  10. 8.0 |   Evening Standard

    The triple-platinum Spanish star takes us on a restless journey full of unexpected twists
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  11. 8.0 |   Rolling Stone

    The Spanish pop rule-breaker follows her own instincts and impulses wherever they lead her — and comes up with a daring album
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  12. 8.0 |   The FT

    The Spanish singer’s latest album finds her jumping constantly between moods and sounds
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  13. 8.0 |   The Observer

    The Spanish singer’s third album delivers gem after gem, as flamenco rhythms rub shoulders with sassy party flexes

  14. 8.0 |   Slant Magazine

    A collection of deeply personal songs in which the singer wrestles with questions of fame and heartbreak
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