Reyna Tropical - Malegria (2024)
Reyna Tropical's debut album, Malegría, released on March 29, 2024, via Psychic Hotline, is a vibrant fusion of Afro-Mexican rhythms and Latin alternative sounds. The album's title, a portmanteau of "mal" (bad) and "alegría" (happiness), reflects its exploration of bittersweet themes, blending Congolese, Peruvian, and Colombian influences. Critics praise the album's incorporation of natural soundscapes, with field recordings of birds and water enhancing its organic feel. Tracks like "Huītzilin" exemplify this approach, transforming grungy guitar streaks and scattered chirps into a slow ballad about embracing life's transformations. The album is also noted for its celebration of queer love and feminine sensuality, offering a sonic homeland for narratives often marginalized. Overall, Malegría is lauded as a wild creation filled with lively instrumental buoyancy and contemplative lyrics, marking a significant arrival for Reyna Tropical in the Latin alternative scene.
Sources:
Pitchfork
PopMatters
Bandcamp
Genre: Latin Alternative
Country: US
Final Verdict: 59% (Forgettable Album)
Yearly Ranking: 782th / 988
Highlight: Aquí Te Cuido
Made me think of:
Bomba Estéreo
Chicano Batman
Combo Chimbita
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