Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso Return From ‘Earth-Shattering Meltdown’ With the Kaleidoscopic ‘Free Spirits’: Album Review
Why it matters: This album solidifies the duo's unique sound, proving their ability to translate live energy to record.
- Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso were breakthrough acts last year, gaining Anglo consciousness via NPR's Tiny Desk Concert and Coachella, and winning a Grammy and five Latin Grammys for their EP “Papota.”
- Press materials described an "earth-shattering meltdown" between the duo, though a documentary video suggests it was significantly less serious than initially reported.
- "Free Spirits" is a kaleidoscopic album that zips through genres, from Middle Eastern chants and Latin grooves to hip-hop, acoustic ballads, and rock, featuring collaborations with Jack Black and Sting.
- The album is lauded for its ability to deliver the fun, finesse, and excitement of their live sets, where the duo performs with nine musicians and exhibits remarkable stylistic fluidity.
Argentinian duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, fresh off a Grammy-winning year and an "earth-shattering meltdown" (reportedly less serious than initial claims), have released their new album, "Free Spirits." The album is praised for finally capturing the dynamic, genre-bending energy of their live performances, a feat their earlier releases didn't quite achieve.
