La Cucaracha
by Ween
  • Record Label: Rounder
  • Release Date: Oct 23, 2007
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. cokemachineglow
    60
    La Cucaracha is still a bit of a disappointment, short on memorable tunes and a bit muddier and more piecemeal than it should be.
  2. Uncut
    60
    'Object' is a highlight, as is the lovely 'Sweetheart In The Summer.' [Dec 2007, p.119]
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    50
    Here are 13 songs of dire cod-reggae, OK stoner rock and quite-good-'80s AOR, which makes them the thinking man's Tenacious D, for what that's worth.
  5. Spin
    40
    Instead of psychedelic pop or Princely funk, they regurgitate limp fake reggae, crappy country yee-haw, dorky Eurodance, and nasty New Age. [Dec 2007, p.126]
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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
  1. monkeysloveme
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Like others have said this is very much an album to be loved after a few listens, my own criticism of it would be i'd preferred it if they putLike others have said this is very much an album to be loved after a few listens, my own criticism of it would be i'd preferred it if they put the superior dance version of 'Friends' on the album and not the stripped down version, other than that this album is pretty damn perfect and 'Woman And Man' is the greatest 10 minute song ever recorded… Full Review »
  2. Dillin
    Sep 8, 2010
    5
    Not as good as The Friends EP, but still excellent. Wiggles between genres faster than ever, from cheerful disco pop to frantic, over producedNot as good as The Friends EP, but still excellent. Wiggles between genres faster than ever, from cheerful disco pop to frantic, over produced country to corny love songs. The only low point is the annoying 'Blue Balloon', which lags after awhile. Double soaked in island love, with a hint of rock and party fun. One of Ween's best studio album yet, and hopefully it'll only get better.… Full Review »
  3. DouglasS.
    Aug 31, 2009
    10
    WEEN~The greatest band of all time.
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