El Dorado is Shakira embracing contemporary Latin pop with confidence and adaptability. Sleek, hit-focused, and rhythm-driven, the album captures her fluency within the reggaeton-pop wave of the late 2010s, prioritizing immediacy and chemistry over long-form storytelling.
Sonically, the record blends reggaeton, Latin pop, tropical influences, and radio-ready production. Beats are polished, collaborations are central, and hooks are engineered for impact. The sound is cohesive in energy, even if stylistically familiar, reflecting its era more than pushing beyond it.
Lyrically, El Dorado centers on desire, passion, romance, and emotional tension. The writing is direct and accessible, often serving the groove rather than deep narrative development. Shakira sounds assured and comfortable, leaning into presence and rhythm rather than introspection.
The 3.8 rating reflects strong execution with limited depth. The album delivers multiple standout moments and undeniable hits, but it functions more as a curated collection than a unified artistic statement. Some tracks feel interchangeable, reinforcing momentum rather than meaning.
El Dorado succeeds as a vibrant, contemporary chapter in Shakira’s catalog. Fun, confident, and replayable, it may not be her most ambitious work, but it proves her ability to move with the times while maintaining her signature charisma.
Favorite Track: Perro Fiel
Skip Track: Trap
Disclaimer: This Is my opinion based on personal taste and emotions.
The skip tracks are not bad songs but just songs that are less memorable.
