Buscabulla Se Amaba Así
Buscabulla's Se Amaba Así arrives as a meditation on return and departure, folding Puerto Rican roots into glossy dream-pop and vocal yearning. Across professional reviews, critics praise the duo's growth and production craftsmanship while noting occasional excesses that keep the record from being uniformly essential.
“Te Fuiste” is the best song because of its outstanding fusion of dreamy pop and jazz and Berrios' poignant delivery.
That tension between nostalgia and contemporary polish defines the album's strongest and weakest moments, making Se Amaba Así a compelling, if imperfect, chapter in Buscabulla's ca
Best for listeners looking for dream pop and production craftsmanship, starting with Te Fuiste and Miraverahí.
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Full consensus notes
Buscabulla's Se Amaba Así arrives as a meditation on return and departure, folding Puerto Rican roots into glossy dream-pop and vocal yearning. Across professional reviews, critics praise the duo's growth and production craftsmanship while noting occasional excesses that keep the record from being uniformly essential.
The critical consensus—a 68.5/100 score across 6 professional reviews—highlights songs that anchor the record. Reviewers consistently name “Miraverahí” and “El Camino” among the best songs on Se Amaba Así, with “Te Fuiste” and “De Lejito” also emerging as standout tracks for their emotional pull and rhythmic inventiveness. Critics note tonal fluidity throughout: moments of nostalgic tenderness sit beside modern, sometimes wonky production flourishes, and Berrios' yearning vocal delivery is repeatedly singled out as the album's emotional center.
While many professional reviews celebrate the duo's confident step forward—calling the record a return to form that expands their range—some critics find stretches of overproduction that dilute individual songs' impact. That tension between nostalgia and contemporary polish defines the album's strongest and weakest moments, making Se Amaba Así a compelling, if imperfect, chapter in Buscabulla's catalogue.
For readers searching for a clear verdict on whether Se Amaba Así is worth listening to, the consensus suggests a rewarding listen for fans of textured dream pop and songs like “Miraverahí”, “El Camino” and “Te Fuiste” even as the album invites mixed reactions on craft versus sheen.
Critics' Top Tracks
The standout songs that made critics take notice
Te Fuiste
1 mention
"the outstanding “Te Fuiste,” which is a fusion of dreamy pop and jazz tendencies"— Earmilk
Miraverahí
2 mentions
"A demonstrative force that exemplifies this is “Miraverahí,” which features this, what could best be described as wonky, drum pattern"— Earmilk
Mi Marido
2 mentions
"The best example of this is "Mi Marido,” a song that capitalizes off the tonal shift with the sample"— Earmilk
A demonstrative force that exemplifies this is “Miraverahí,” which features this, what could best be described as wonky, drum pattern
Track Ratings
How critics rated each track, relative to this album (0-100). Only tracks that made critics feel something are rated.
El Camino
Divino Tesoro
Miraverahí
El Empuje
Te Fuiste
Se Amaba Así
Incrédula
Mi Marido
Mortal
De Lejito
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What Critics Are Saying
Deep insights from 6 critics who reviewed this album
Critic's Take
After five years away, Buscabulla return with Se Amaba Así, a confident, mature record whose best songs - notably “Miraverahí” and “Te Fuiste” - showcase luscious production and Berrios' yearning vocals. The reviewer repeatedly praises the album's dream-pop textures and fluid, sometimes wonky rhythms that keep the listener hooked. “Mi Marido” is singled out for its tonal shift and smart sample use, helping define the best tracks on Se Amaba Así. Overall the record is framed as a refreshing return to form and a clear step forward in range and craft.
Key Points
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“Te Fuiste” is the best song because of its outstanding fusion of dreamy pop and jazz and Berrios' poignant delivery.
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The album’s core strength is its luscious, fluid production and confident tonal shifts that show growth and range.
Themes
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Critic's Take
Buscabulla make on Se Amaba Así a record about leaving and coming back, and the best tracks - notably “El Camino” and “De Lejito” - capture that tug-of-war in relationships with vivid production and lyrical detail. The reviewer praises “El Camino” for melding tropical folk with disco and inventive touches, while “De Lejito” is singled out as a dance-tinged, reflective highlight that explains why leaving can renew love. There is admiration for the duo's chemistry and cultural textures, even as occasional overproduction clouds songs like “Mortal” and keeps them from being uniformly successful.
Key Points
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“El Camino” is best for its energetic fusion of tropical folk and disco and vivid relationship imagery.
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The album’s core strengths are its lyrical focus on leaving and returning and its blend of Puerto Rican textures with modern production.
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