What is the best Shakira album of all time?

From early Latin rock breakthroughs to English-language pop crossovers and defiant comeback anthems, her catalog spans three decades of radical reinvention. Which era defined her best?

1

Pies Descalzos

Shakira's 1995 breakthrough album that established her as a major Latin rock force.

2

¿Dónde Están los Ladrones?

Her 1998 international breakthrough, blending Latin pop, rock, and folk into a global smash.

3

Laundry Service

Her 2001 English-language crossover featuring 'Whenever, Wherever' that made her a worldwide superstar.

4

Oral Fixation Vol. 1

A 2005 Spanish-language album showcasing Shakira's lyrical depth and Latin rock roots.

5

Oral Fixation Vol. 2

The 2006 English companion volume featuring 'Hips Don't Lie' and further global hits.

6

She Wolf

Her electro-pop 2009 album featuring the shape-shifting title track and 'Did It Again'.

7

Shakira.

Her 2014 self-titled bilingual album featuring collaborations with Rihanna and Carlos Santana.

8

El Dorado

Her 2017 Spanish-language Grammy winner, widely praised as one of her finest artistic achievements.

9

Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran

Her 2024 comeback album, a defiant statement of independence that became a global streaming hit.

10

Magia

Shakira's 1991 debut at age 13, a raw early glimpse of her songwriting talent.

11

Peligro

Her 1993 sophomore effort, still a youthful exploration before her signature sound emerged.