Critical Reception and Awards
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| Chicago Tribune | |
| Los Angeles Daily News | |
Romances was generally well received by critics, who praised Miguel's tenor voice and the album's selection of songs. Terry Jenkins of Allmusic praised the collaborative work of Silvetti and Manzanero and called Romances "a sensuous, enchanting album". Achy Obejas of the Chicago Tribune called Miguel's voice the album's strong point and noted the "presence of electronic instruments and the darker, more somber mood". On the other hand, she felt that Miguel was beginning "to slip", citing the tracks "Jurame" and "Por Debajo de la Mesa" as examples. Anne Valdespino of the Los Angeles Daily News praised the selection of songs and Miguel's performance, calling the performer a "class act".
At the 40th Grammy Awards, Miguel received the award for Best Latin Pop Performance. Miguel also received a Billboard Latin Music Award for "Male Pop Album of the Year" and a World Music Award for "Best Selling Latin Artist". Miguel received a Premio Amigo and Premio Onda for "Best Latin Singer of the Year" in Spain, and the album was nominated for a Premio Amigo for "Best Latin Album". Armando Manzanero received a Broadcast Music Incorporated award for his work on "Por Debajo de la Mesa".
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