De Todas las Flores (transl. Of All the Flowers)[1] is the tenth studio album by Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade. It was released on 28 October 2022 on Sony Music Mexico. It draws inspiration from a variety of Latin jazz and folk genres, including bolero, cumbia, bossa nova, samba, and son jarocho.[1][2]
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| Released | 28 October 2022 | |||
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| Length | 66:36 | |||
| Label | Sony Mexico | |||
| Producer | Adán Jodorowsky | |||
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Background and recording
editDe Todas las Flores became Lafourcade's first project of completely original material in seven years, since her fifth studio album Hasta la Raíz (2015).[1][3] The album was produced by French-Mexican musician Adán Jodorowsky, once a neighbor of Lafourcade in Mexico City, who also enlisted American guitarist Marc Ribot, American bassist Sebastian Steinberg, and French percussionist Cyril Atef to play on the album. Pianist and arranger Emilio Dorantes also performs on the album.[1]
Lafourcade described the album as her "musical diary," exploring heartbreak, loss, and grief themes. She drew inspiration from nature, especially her home garden in Xalapa, Veracruz.[4] The album's title "references the inner flowers that have withered and the ones still blooming."[5] Lafourcade's influences for the album include Violeta Parra, Omara Portuondo, and Joni Mitchell.[1]
The album was recorded entirely on analog tape in a Texas town near El Paso.[1][4]
Critical reception
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| AllMusic |   [2] |
De Todas las Flores was met with critical acclaim, with several publications listing it among the best albums of 2022. AllMusic's Thom Jurek praised the album's "exquisite taste, emotion, and adventure," describing Lafourcade's singing as "warm, immediate, intimate, and commanding."[2]
Year-end lists
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| NPR Music | The 50 Best Albums of 2022 | 15
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| Rolling Stone | The 100 Best Albums of 2022 | 95
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| The 50 Best Spanish-language Albums of 2022 | 7
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| The San Diego Union-Tribune | 2022's Best Albums | N/A
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| Slant Magazine | The 50 Best Albums of 2022 | 33
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Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Rolling Stone en Español Awards | Album of the Year | Won | [11] |
| Latin Grammy Awards | Album of the Year | Nominated | [12] | |
| Best Singer-Songwriter Album | Won | |||
| 2024 | Grammy Awards | Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album | Won | [13] |
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Natalia Lafourcade, exceptions listed where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Vine Solita" | 6:26 |
| 2. | "De Todas las Flores" | 5:22 |
| 3. | "Pasan los Días" | 6:43 |
| 4. | "Llévame Viento" | 6:25 |
| 5. | "El Lugar Correcto" | 3:51 |
| 6. | "Pajarito Colibrí" | 5:08 |
| 7. | "María la Curandera" | 6:13 |
| 8. | "Caminar Bonito" | 3:57 |
| 9. | "Mi Manera de Querer" | 3:53 |
| 10. | "Muerte" (Rodolfo David Aguilar Dorantes) | 5:49 |
| 11. | "Canta la Arena" (Dorantes) | 6:02 |
| 12. | "Que te Vaya Bonito, Nicolás" | 6:47 |
| Total length: | 66:36 | |
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[14] | 94 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Morales, Ed (October 25, 2022). "Allow Natalia Lafourcade to Reintroduce Herself". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 29, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ a b c Jurek, Thom. "Natalia Lafourcade - De Todas Las Flores Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ Arcand, Rob (September 22, 2022). "Natalia Lafourcade Announces New Album De Todas las Flores, Shares Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ a b Pulgar, E. R. (October 28, 2022). "The Death and Rebirth of Natalia Lafourcade". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ Sanchez, Laura (October 31, 2022). "Natalia Lafourcade Honors Vulnerability in Her New Album". Latina. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2022 (20-11)". NPR Music. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ "The 100 Best Albums of 2022". Rolling Stone. December 1, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ Villa, Marcos Hassan,Ernesto Lechner,Julyssa Lopez,Tomás Mier,Jennifer Mota,Frances Solá-Santiago,Richard Villegas,Lucas; Hassan, Marcos; Lechner, Ernesto; Lopez, Julyssa; Mier, Tomás; Mota, Jennifer; Solá-Santiago, Frances; Villegas, Richard; Villa, Lucas (December 16, 2022). "The 50 Best Spanish-Language Albums of 2022". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Varga, George (December 30, 2022). "2022's best albums: Bjork, Beyoncé, Rosalía and more". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2022". Slant Magazine. December 7, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ Raygoza, Isabela (August 11, 2023). "Bad Bunny y Rosalía lideran nominaciones a Premios Rolling Stone en Español: Lista completa". Billboard (in European Spanish). Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ Ratner-Arias, Leila Cobo,Sigal; Cobo, Leila; Ratner-Arias, Sigal (November 17, 2023). "Women Rule 2023 Latin Grammy Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Grammy Nominations 2024: See the Full List Here". Pitchfork. November 10, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "Top 100 Albums Weekly". El portal de Música. Promusicae. Retrieved February 22, 2023.