“It’s hard to think of anyone making music that sounds quite like this… Its formal inventiveness reflects her resilient spirit, letting it permeate every bit of this striking, vibrant record.”

- Pitchfork

"Mendoza's voice is the X factor, ranging from forceful and strong to bright, sweet and vibrato-filled… global without sounding kitschy or like it’s lost its experimental edge.”

- The New York Times

"Mendoza is becoming a visionary, and her band continues to intrigue as it evolves"

- NPR Music

"Y La Bamba suffuses their dream pop soundscapes with beguiling cumbia and mariachi rhythms"

- Rolling Stone

“On Mujeres, mastermind Luz Elena Mendoza’s voice rises and falls with the ease and uncontainable power of fresh water rushing over smooth rocks.”

- The A.V. Club

"Brilliant sounding record mixing post-punk, Latin, Indie and Electronic elements with songs about her family and history"

- Bandcamp

"Mendoza's inimitable songwriting is propelled by an earth-shaking voice and incisive lyrics that speak towards the duality of hurt and healing."

- World Cafe