Shakira
by Shakira
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2014
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. The Independent (UK)
    Mar 28, 2014
    60
    The drawback of having such a cross-cultural appeal as Shakira is that you’re expected to try and satisfy its every demographic niche, a demand that weakens her first English-language album since 2009’s She Wolf.
  2. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Mar 25, 2014
    60
    After a four-year hiatus, Shakira’s 10th album is full of raggae-tinged, bouncy melodies and absurd, occasionally quite poetic lyrics.

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#16 Most Discussed Album of 2014
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#10 Most Shared Album of 2014

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 359 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 188 out of 359
  2. Mixed: 86 out of 359
  3. Negative: 85 out of 359
  1. augustospaulo
    Mar 25, 2014
    10
    Um excelente album pop. Shakira prova mais uma vez que consegue unir elementos de varias culturas e enrriquecer suas músicas com as maisUm excelente album pop. Shakira prova mais uma vez que consegue unir elementos de varias culturas e enrriquecer suas músicas com as mais variaras referências. O "Shakira." possui mid-tempos, baladas, dance, reggae e faixas que flertam com sonoridades e estruturas experimentais.… Full Review »
  2. Lucasswiftie13
    Jul 11, 2019
    0
    Nunca vi uma bosta igual essa. Como pode soltar essa bosta. Lixo sonoro, superestimada
  3. jyo_tirmaya
    Mar 29, 2014
    0
    To be fair, Shakira has had a rough go of it competing with her peers in the business. But the quality of the songs on this eponymous releaseTo be fair, Shakira has had a rough go of it competing with her peers in the business. But the quality of the songs on this eponymous release is weak and therefore fleeting. They are very polished, air brushed songs - and they cannot even provide, at least, any sugary "ear candy." I hear she has a new husband who is forbidding her to dance with shirtless males. I'm sure that would be the least of their problems considering she is now being controlled by a religious fanatic. And it also reflects on the music - I think her music on this one is also being compromised for the sake of religion which is something that any rock star - even one from a Latin country - would want to avoid. The spirit of the album feels like it has been dampened. Nobody will be listening to this album in a year from now and it will be in the bargain-bin at whatever record store or website you order it from within 6 months. Here's hoping she gets her groove back on next time around.… Full Review »
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