Cancionera by Natalia Lafourcade
#33
Mexican folk singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade has basically been on a generational run since the turn of the decade, and Cancionera continues the magic. With the ornate orchestration of her recent records, she has really been able to show off her uncanny sense of timing - letting her compositions breathe when needed, leading to a lot of serene instrumental stretches. It’s all the more impressive that, from what I heard, the songs were recorded in one take! From front to back, a lot of tonal ground is covered - from the lightheartedness of “Cocos en la Playa” to the eeriness of “Luna Cresciente.” This makes Cancionera a pretty varied listen, but make no mistake - all of it is quality!