Published by Mason Oldridge, 2 April 2022
Cabello’s unique selling point is her ability to beautifully blend classic Latin music with the vulnerability of modern pop music, something that shines in her third effort Familia.
The 17-second title track is a trumpet intro that sets the scene for the album before blending into the chilled track of Celia.
The standout of the album is Psycho Freak which encapsulates the modern anxiety of “no WiFi” and pressures of Instagram, justifying why female pop is dominating the musical landscape right now.
Hawaiian vibes are felt from Bam Bam, accompanied by the acoustic guitar and guest vocals of Ed Sheeran.
At times the Latin aspects can become slightly overwhelming such as on La Buena Vida, which risks the instrumentation drowning out the vocals.
Diversity is offered through the distortion on Boys Don’t Cry and the slick bass on Hasta Los Dientes.
Lead single Don’t Go Yet is a catchy pop song with fast paced vocals, a claim supported by its excessive radio airplay, whereas the two final emotional tracks bring the album to a nice close.
Overall, Cabello’s talent is clear throughout the album though would be more prominent with less reliance on Latin influence.
5/10