Upon release, the album divided the public "between partisans and critics of Camarón's new flamenco schemes". By the time of Camarón's death, the album began to garner universal critical acclaim.
When the album was first released, it created a rift within the audience between those who were enthusiastic about Camarón's new direction in flamenco and those who were skeptical. As Camarón's life came to an end, however, the album began to be widely admired and respected.