Libertad [Import]

Product Description
2004 Latin Grammy Winner for Best Rock Album by a Group. Includes a Bonus Duet "Mas Alla" with Amaral.

Libertad,La Ley,Wea,Latin

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Average customer rating: Disappointment of the year. Awful Still Waiting for some killer Revolver?! Great Album from a Great Band A Solid 4-Star Album

Libertad Velvet Revolver Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Zeitgeist Icky Thump Carry On Era Vulgaris Black Rain ASIN: B000P29B62 Release Date: 2007-07-03

Tracks:

1. Let It Roll
2. She Mine
3. Get Out The Door
4. She Builds Quick Machines
5. The Last Fight
6. Pills, Demons & Etc.
7. American Man
8. Mary Mary
9. Just Sixteen
10. Can't Get It Out Of My Head
11. For A Brother
12. Spay
13. Gravedancer
14. Re-Evolution

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When they exploded out of the gates on their 2004 debut, Contraband, Velvet Revolver were met with as much diffidence as appreciation. After all, supergroups have tended to detonate as often as succeed, and with vocalist Scott Weiland, bassist Duff McKagan, and guitarist Slash all vying to keep the lit match away from the fuse, the odds against this band ever seeing album #2 were even money at best. Surprise! Not only have Velvet Revolver survived three years with unreckless abandon, this album blows the doors off its predecessor. Save a pair of disinfected ballads ("The Last Fight," "Gravedancer"), Libertad is all about hand-grenade chords, drag-racing riffs, and circus-tent choruses. The ageless McKagan and Slash continually gun for the disorderliness of their former band (most notably on the punkish opener "Let It Roll" and its lewd brother "Spay"), while Weiland sounds--knock on wood--positively clean and like a voice of boisterous renewal on tracks like "Mary Mary," "She Builds Quick Machines," and the melt-in-your-mouth cover of ELO's "Can't Get It Out of My Head." Obviously egos have been checked at the studio door, as Velvet Revolver have already exceeded their anticipated existence. And now that existence goes back on the clock, trying to outshine a second album that's head-and-shoulders better than the first. --Scott Holter

Customer Reviews:

Disappointment of the year........2007-07-31

This album just doesn't deliver. I've listened through the entire thing 3 times now, and it is a labor to not hit skip about halfway through any of the tracks. On Contraband, I disliked most of the singles but found several killer tracks that made the album very worthwhile. Tracks like "do it for the kids", "sucker train blues", "big machine", "headspace" and "you got no right" brought together the best elements of the contributing members' former bands and had terrific, driving melodies.
Libertad by contrast has nothing. It's as homogenized as radio rock can possibly be. I've yet to find a single memorable guitar riff - a first for any record slash has signed his name to. The melodies are muddy and flat, and the high treble studio polish kills any emotion that might be buried in there somewhere. By far the biggest disappointment of records released this year.I wish everyone would hurry up and get over their respective grudges and rejoin their previous bands. STP was getting washed up towards the end as well, but still nothing this bland had come from Weiland yet.

Awful.......2007-07-31

What can I say? THIS IS THE EXACT SAME ALBUM AS CONTRABAND! Instead of buying this album, you may as well just buy the FIRST one again! Could this music be anymore STOCK?

Just play any random Velvet Revolver song on a loop, and you'll have heard the first two albums.

Still Waiting for some killer Revolver?! .......2007-07-30

Ever since the stars aligned and this lineup came together. The expectations have been high for something really spectacular to come out. After listening to Libertad a few times I'm still waiting. Libertad follows a more focused direction in it's musically styling's than the debut. Many tunes have more of a punk vibe to them. Which doesn't do much for me. It's disappointing to me that nothing on Libertad really blows you away? Yes, nothing, not one tune! I think as each tune came on I was waiting for Slash to tear it up and it hasn't happened. Some aggressive in your face guitars, something with an edge to it. Something that will rock your socks off as you crank it up to 11! Something that will make you say, "GNR & STP who are they"? Libertad definitely doesn't do that. If "Contraband" left you hopping for something better. This will just leave you disappointed. With Audioslave dismantling and leaving a big "Supergroup" whole to fill. Velvet Revolver just can't put the pieces together to fill it. I'm sure this won't be a popular review here. That's why we all have our own opinions......

Great Album from a Great Band.......2007-07-30

This album is extremely well produced and has a great sound. Their first Album has nothing on this album, Libertad is very capable of satisfying those who have heard most of their previous album, Contraband. The single released before the whole album is not the best on the album. I find myself enjoying the whole album instead of released singles getting all the play time.

Overall, Great Album from a great Band

A Solid 4-Star Album.......2007-07-28

VR's Libertad is a solid hard-rock album from start to finish. I read a comment somewhere that "Libertad" feels like 1991 all over again. I agree... but so what? How can anybody expect anything else from these vets? It's a solid rockin' album, in which VR sounds less like GNR and a little more like STP. Scott's vocals stand out as more melodic than in VR's debut "Contraband", very reminiscent of STP. Slash's solos and riffs are not protagonistic but rather faint. Slash: we miss you. And that's 1 star down from 5 to 4.

Sidenote: Track 14 "Re-Evolution" just doesn't belong in any of VR's repertoire. It's clear they have no clue how to Country and they should stay away from that genre. But don't worry, it's kind of a bonus song that doesn't take out much from this overall very good album.

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Libertad-Deluxe Edition ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Melody and the Tyranny EP Absolute Garbage Libertad Libertad Sick Sick Sick ASIN: B000RL53WC Release Date: 2007-07-10

Album Description

Limited Edition International two disc (CD + NTSC/Region 0 DVD) pressing of the 2007 sophomore album from Velvet Revolver contains two bonus tracks ('Don't Drop That Dime' and 'Re-Evolution') plus a bonus DVD featuring a documentary on the making of the album. Produced by Brendan O'Brien, Libertad is the follow-up to Contraband, VR's debut album, released in June 2004, which earned three million in sales worldwide, debuted on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at #1 and was awarded a Grammy. 15 tracks including the first single 'She Builds Quick Machines'. BMG. .

Average customer rating: tangos A great artist Libertad Lamarque will be missed-her recordings will go on. a bright star from the past Libertad Lamarque has a beautiful voice.

Tangos Inmortales Libertad Lamarque Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Carlos Gardel Nostalgias 40 Temas Originales Lo Mejor de lo Mejor Lo Mejor de lo Mejor ASIN: B000005M8Z Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

1. Cantando
2. A Media Luz
3. Mocosita
4. Uno
5. El Dia Que Me Quieras
6. Nostalgias
7. La Cumparsita
8. Plegaria
9. Adios Muchachos
10. Inspiracion
11. Arrancame La Vida
12. Volver

Customer Reviews:

tangos.......2006-08-06

This is a wonderful cd for people who love tangos...Libertad Lamarque had her own unique style and she expressed her music in a manner full of emotion and from the heart!

A great artist.......2005-09-04

Libertad Lamarque will always be in the memory of those who have listened to her or seen her work as an actress. This album is a really golden collection of her "tango" singing. Once you listen to her, you'll play this CD over and over again.

Libertad Lamarque will be missed-her recordings will go on........2000-12-19

I've had Libertad Lamarque's album Tangos Imortales on vinyl since my mother gave it to me as a birthday present in 1975. In fact I live near the street where the now defunct record shop where mom bought it was! I was thrilled to hear this fine LP is available now on CD. To be honest, I didn't listen to the CD since I know all the songs by heart and it's in mono anyway. Did you know in the TV movie Evita Peron Rita Moreno's charcter was based on Libertad Lamarque? Her legendary battles with star-turned-politcian Eva Peron got her exiled to Mexico. Argetntina's loss is the world's gain. I especially liked the male vocalist on Cantando and Adios Muchachos later became the english language song I Get Ideas. A Media Luz is fun to listen but Plegaria is the most dramatic song on the album(as if the album needed a dramatic song) and it's not sampled on this website! Oh well!The lady died on Dec. 12 at aged 92 in Mexico City. Having worked for over 70 years she will be missed but her recordings will go on. Tangos Imortales is not to be missed by ANY music fans

a bright star from the past.......2000-08-29

This fabulous actress and singer is an Argentine treasure. She sings with such passion and sincerity, and her sparkling voice (even though these recordings are from many years ago) sounds crystal clear and full of life.

Her rendition of "Nostalgias" is wonderful, as is "La Cumparsita", and the spoken section of "Inspiración" will give you a glimpse of what a luminous presence she was on film. Though I confess, I don't normally appreciate the female voice, Libertad Lamarque holds a special place in my heart and in my CD collection.

Libertad Lamarque has a beautiful voice........1999-10-01

Libertad Lamarque has a beautiful voice that is full of emotion. When you listen to her sing you are taken to the "place" she is at. I and my mother enjoy her music very much and am looking forward to acquiring more of her music. Please offer more of her music. Thank you

Average customer rating: beautiful music Let us learn to appreciate their great music without... INTI'S MASTERWORK Manns, Salinas, Peña, Williams, Inti una gran combinación. Quisiera ser paloma para volar

Fragments Of A Dream Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Andes | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Chile | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Peru | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Folk | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Leyenda Andadas Lejania Inti-Illimani Window to the Andes ASIN: B0000026O7 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Danza Di Cala Luna
2. El Corazon A Contraluz
3. Cristalino
4. La Preguntona
5. El Carnaval
6. Fragmentos De Un Seuno
7. La Ciudad
8. El Mercado Testaccio
9. La Calahorra
10. En Libertad (Sevillanas)
11. Danza

Customer Reviews:

beautiful music.......2007-01-30

This is a brilliant album - Inti-Illimani, John WIlliams, Paco Peña? C'mon! This is music that will reward patient listeners. This is deeply soulful, social protest music. Non-Spanish speakers should try to track down the lyrics and find a way of translating them, to appreciate the meaning and the sentiment.
As for the reviewer who copies and pastes the same review for all his reviews of Inti-Illimani's discs... "...the use of this review section as a political venue to praise Allende..." - I don't think one line in a review makes it a political venue, but you have just made it into one with your few paragraphs praising Pinochet.

Let us learn to appreciate their great music without..........2005-12-30

It has been an enormous pleasure to listen to Inti Illimani for the past 20 years. Definitely great musicians and great recordings, to say the least. However the use of this review section as a political venue to praise Allende and call his deplorable and failed communist period in power exciting, and Pinochet's years "the frightening Pinochet years" (read reviews under The Best of Inti Illimani), can only come from the twisted mind of someone who still believes in 20th Century myths: the myth of Fidel Castro, the myth of Che Guevara, the myth of the proletariat, etc. Having survived 11 years in a communist country I know better, a lot better. All of us should by now. Unfortunately we do not. Look at Venezueza and now Bolivia, with the two puppets in power dancing to the music of Fidel Castro.
Frightening years for whom? For the communists and all members of the red tribe of disciples of Fidel Castro, of course. Today, to still call Pinochet a dictator and Fidel Castro "president" is beyond comprehension. Look at Chile today. Can anyone believe it could have become what it is now without eliminating Allende's regime and crushing the communists?
I give Inti Illimani an A for their music. Let us learn to appreciate their great music without praising their disastrous and failed political views. For that, they get capital F.

INTI'S MASTERWORK.......2005-11-13

I used to buy Inti's LPs when I was 12 and I was schooling in Italy.
It still remains one of my favourite musical groups of all time.
Fragments of a Dream is, simply put, their masterwork, the one where Horacio Salinas reaches the greatest heights of inspiration in a blend I would call, at times, "modern Latin American baroque".
It starts with a piece inspired by my fatherland's folk music, Sardegna, and ends with a dismantling-cum-reconstruction of the principle of the dance worthy of any great classical composer. Brilliant

Manns, Salinas, Peña, Williams, Inti una gran combinación........2000-05-08

Esta reunión increible de músicos en Europa consagra a los Inti Illimani como artistas de mentalidad muy abierta, pues comparten trabajo con grandes personajes de la guitarra. Horacio Salinas despierta el punto de encuentro para exponer una hermosa obra que son lo más fiel del título del album FRAGMENTOS DE UN SUEÑO, primera parte de un gran trabajo que continuará en Leyenda.

Quisiera ser paloma para volar.......1999-05-07

Se me saltaron las lagrimas escuchando En Libertad (son ya demasiados años fuera de mi tierra). Inti-Illimani buceando en sus raices hispanas, Inti-Illimani haciendo lo que saben hacer como pocos grupos en estos dias: crear musica con raices, de esa que te inunda el corazon de tristeza, de alegria, de melancolia, de nostalgia, de deseos de vivir.

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Libertad Velvet Revolver Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Melody and the Tyranny EP Libertad Zeitgeist (W/Book) (Spec) Memory Almost Full [Deluxe Limited Edition] Libertad-Deluxe Edition ASIN: B000QEIMJG Release Date: 2007-07-16

Tracks:

1. Let It Roll
2. She Mine
3. Get Out The Door
4. She Builds Quick Machine
5. The Last Fight
6. Pills, Demons & Etc
7. American Man
8. Mary Mary
9. Just Sixteen
10. Cant Get It Out Of My Head
11. For A Brother
12. Spay
13. Gravedancer
14. 30 Minutes Documentary (Filmed On 2007 South American Tour)

Album Description

Limited edition international two disc (CD PAL/Region 0 DVD) edition of the Rock supergroup's 2007 sophomore album contains a 30-minute documentary filmed on the band's 2007 South American Tour. After such a massively successful debut album, the anticipation is high for this sophomore realease from the hard rockin' band featuring former members of Guns 'N Roses and Stone Temple Pilots, not only because they are a great band, but also because of the fact that most people thought they would self-destruct long ago. Libertad is a bold move forward from their blistering debut album while keeping their feet solidly on the foundation of searing Hard Rock. 13 tracks. Sony/BMG. 'LIBERTAD' IS A BOLD MOVE FORWARD FROM THEIR BLISTERING DEBUT ALBUM. WHILE KEEPING THEIR FEET SOLIDLY ON THE FOUNDATION OF SEARING HARD ROCK, THIS ALBUM BROADENS THE BANDS SOUND TO NEW LEVELS OF CREATIVITY. THE FIRST SINGLE 'SHE BUILDS QUICK MACHINES' SETS THE TONE WITH ITS MENACING AGGRESSION. ON 'LIBERTAD' THAT SONG IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG. SONGS LIKE 'THE LAST FIGHT', 'GET OUT THE DOOR', AND 'FOR A BROTHER' SHOW THAT IN THE LONG TERM, 'LIBERTAD' HAS POTENTIAL TO TAKE VELVET REVOLVER TO EVEN GREATER HEIGHTS. Sony/BMG. * Please note you will need an All Code DVD player to view.

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Libertad Velvet Revolver Manufacturer: Jvc Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Melody and the Tyranny EP Black Rain Libertad Libertad (You Want To) Make a Memory, Pt. 1 ASIN: B000OXEOA0 Release Date: 2007-06-04

Tracks:

1. Let It Roll
2. She Mine
3. Get Out The Door
4. She Builds Quick Machines
5. Last Fight
6. Pills, Demons & Etc
7. American Man
8. Mary Mary
9. Just Sixteen
10. Can't Get It Out Of My Head
11. For A Brother
12. Spay
13. Gravedancer
14. Gas & A Dollar Laugh
15. Re-Evolution: Making Of Libertad

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Camino Latino (Latin Journey) Manufacturer: Moston Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Classically Yours Passport to Serenity The Spanish Album Miniatures for Guitar Cafe Tropical ASIN: B000065LAB Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. Carretera Libertad (Freedom Highway)
2. Bajo el Sol (Under the Sun)
3. Las Alturas (High Places)
4. Torbellino (Whirlwind)
5. Ambos Mundos (Both Worlds)
6. Rumbo al Sur (Heading South)
7. Noche en Yucatan (Night in Yucatan)
8. Parranda
9. Frontera (Frontier)
10. Samba Para Dos (Samba for Two)
11. Zarzamora
12. Cafe Kastoria
13. Latin Lady
14. Mexico Mi Amor
15. Morenita

Product Description

Camino Latino treats us to an exciting blend of traditional and contemporary sounds labeled "Nuevo Latino". Enjoy, as one of the world's most imaginative artists leads us with beauty, grace and panache on a unique Latin Journey.

Average customer rating: Heavenly magical Breathtaking!

20 De Coleccion Tania Libertad Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Peru | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Negro Color Serie Platino: 20 Exitos Costa Negra Entre Tangos y Mariachi 20 Exitos: Maria Dolores Pradera ASIN: B000002E8J Release Date: 1996-04-16

Tracks:

1. Alfonsina Y El Mar
2. Mucho Corazon
3. Corazon De Madera
4. Nuestro Juramento
5. Escandalo/Luz Y Sombra
6. Fragilidad
7. Sombras
8. El Primer Amor
9. Razon De Vivir
10. Mil Besos
11. Tres Palabras
12. Concierto Para Una Voz
13. Gracias A La Vida
14. Un Munco Raro
15. Tu Recuerdo Y Yo (Estoy En El Rincon De Una Cantina)
16. Te Odio Y Te Quiero
17. Cenizas
18. Hablame
19. Cuando Sale La Luna
20. Pa' Todo El Ano

Customer Reviews:

Heavenly.......2001-05-10

Having never heard this woman sing I had only seen her name. With the plethora of female artists around it is hard to sort out the mediocre from the outstanding without breaking the bank. I was turned on to this artist recently by a good friend and have since listened to Tania sing incessantly. Perfect for those quite moments, this CD has accompanied me on my mornings hikes. By the time I reach the 1500 ft. elevation I am soaring well beyond the clouds on the wings of Tanias lovely voice. Since this is a collection of hits the arrangements are all very different but all outstanding. There are minimilist accompanyments but it works well because her voice is so lovely. At other times the songs have a jazzy flow to them, puntuated by sexy sax that further adds to her seductive voice. Often the songs have a Mexican flavor, complete with mariachi. At other times they bear testement to her own ethnicity with a Peruvian sound. Whatever the arrangement it is superably done, with lush accompanyments, including strings and harp, befitting an angelic voice for the ages. She reminds me of Lila Downs but much more sophisticated and polished. There is not a dog in the bunch, nothing but winners on this CD. This is one of those CD's that sounds better and better with each listening, as you become more familiar with the voice the message becomes clearer and clearer. It is hard to pick favorites but without doubt the four Jose Alfredo Jimenez penned songs are outstanding, particularly one of my all time faves "Cuando Sale La Luna." Her version gives me goosebumps, it is hauntingly beautiful. An interesting number is the Sting pop tune from a few years back entitled "Fragile"...........with it's repetitive phrasing "how fragile we are".... only this is in Spanish. It is beautiful just as so much of this CD is. I look forward to exploring more of this artists music but for starters this is an outstanding representation. This CD is guarateed to take you to heaven and back with Tania's beautiful voice.

magical.......2001-01-04

I first heard this amazing singer a few weeks ago on a "Mexico, Voz y Sentimiento" CD that had the exquisite "Cuando Sale la Luna" on it, and immediately bought this great compilation, which has 19 additional songs that are a joy to hear.

"Concierto para Una Voz", with a piano and strings accompaniment is a rare gem, as is the long (7:51 minutes) "Alfonsina y el Mar" sung to a harp solo. "Tres Palabras" is a fabulous duet with Miguel Bose, and her interpretation of "Gracias a la Vida" is a marvel...but in nearly 75 minutes of music, there isn't a dull moment on this CD.

I've never enjoyed listening to a female voice as much as Tania's, not only for the beauty of her sound, but also for the artistry of her style, and I can't conceive of anyone on the planet not being captured by the magic of it also. This is heavenly music for the whole world, whether you understand Spanish or not.

There is only a song/composer/time list on the insert, but the guys will like the cover photo...she looks like a sultry belle, but wait 'til you hear the loveliness of her voice.

Breathtaking!.......1999-12-02

Concierto Para Una Voz (a capella), Gracias a La Vida, and Alfonsina y El Mar alone make this CD a Tour-de-Force for anyone who likes superb chanteusses and their great performances.

A Peruvian gift, Miss Libertad enfuses her songs with a whole rainbow of subtle emotions.

Average customer rating: Good concept but misses Exceptional interpretation from a Peruvian Diva!

Negro Color Tania Libertad Manufacturer: World Village ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Peru | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: 20 De Coleccion Costa Negra The Rough Guide to Afro Peru Valses Peruanos Eternos Eva! Leyenda Peruana ASIN: B0006SSO4A Release Date: 2004-12-14

Tracks:

1. Adonde
2. Anda Mareado
3. Negro Color
4. La Cuerda Floja
5. Dos Gardenias
6. Funeral Del Labrador
7. Samba Malato/Kike Iturrizaga
8. Que Nos Devuelvan Las Vidas
9. La Bruja
10. Amaria
11. Presos Del Miedo
12. Procuro Olvidarte
13. El Arrullo
14. Por Debajo De La Mesa
15. Fe

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Libertad's career began when she was a tot of 5. Perhaps this explains why her voice so often sounds like that of an older woman, more knowing and worldly wise than her young, lovely face might lead one to expect. She now resides in Mexico but was born in Peru, and this album explores the latter country's persistently resurgent, richly percussive African heritage. Although more pop-flavored and not so rough-and-ready as some other interpretations, her arrangements make ample use of the African-derived call-and-response vocals, squeezeboxes and percussion. But her touch remains deeply personal. She adds a fugitive taste of honey to a workers' lament and divines the nascent bitterness curled at the heart of an erotic ballad; a whiff of addictive consolation rises from a rural potion seller's sales pitch. Brazilian composer/poet Chico Buarque's Funeral Del Labrador is a heartbreaking ode to humble lives whose ceaseless labor ends in anonymous futility. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Good concept but misses.......2007-01-22

After being buried in a heap of discs that didn't make a good first impression I have tried listening to this disc again recently to see if it is I-Pod worthy. The bottom line is only a few of the songs are outstanding. I'm not sure why either because the songs are pleasant enough but they just don't grab you. The percussion and horns add a nice touch to compliment her voice but someting is missing; the problem is I'm not sure what. Maybe it is the melancholoy nature of the songs don't fit with her high end voice that contrasts with the dark deep background vocals? It is just a peculiar disc, beautiful in it's own way but not very accessible. This album requires patience and if you're like me you'll be hitting the fast forward button. Songs that make the I-Pod include "Samba Malato" which is a typical song that reflects the African heritage of some in Peru,"La Bruja" a traditional song that is uptempo and has catchy hooks punctuated by jazz piano and accordian,"Presos del Miedo" has Tania in a lower octave at times backed by nice percussion, "El Arullo" is a tasty salsa number with ethnic background voices chanting throughout and "Anda Mareado" is a soft yet rhythmic song that will have you swaying. I like some of Tania Libertad's other works, but in the end, this is a disc that has too many lapses and probably not for everyone.

Exceptional interpretation from a Peruvian Diva!.......2005-11-18

WOW, this woman ceases to amaze me. She interprets just about everything, from Rancheras, boleros, balads, trovas and classical numbers (similar to Diva, Rocio Jurado). This album contains african peruvian songs....superbly done! She owns everything she sings. One has to appreciate such a divine songstress!

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30 Pegaditas de Tania Libertad Tania Libertad Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Peru | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000ELJALU Release Date: 2006-03-28

Tracks:

1. Alfonsina y el Mar
2. Contamanina
3. Tu Voz
4. Manos
5. Amazonas
6. Si un Rosal Se Muere
7. Balada Para "Violeta Parra"
8. Cuando Me Miran Tus Ojos
9. Soledad Sola
10. Juana Azurduy
11. Mu Rota
12. Quiero Huir de Mi
13. Concierto Para una Sola Voz
14. Bello Durmiente
15. He de Volver

Tracks:

1. Te Doy una Cancion
2. Pescador de Luz
3. Con Locura
4. Sin Cari Sin Amor
5. Flores Buenas de Javier
6. Tormento de Amor
7. Fatalidad
8. Cancion Todos
9. Despertar
10. Angustia
11. Hombre Se Esta Muriendo
12. Sonrisas
13. Me He de Guardar
14. Noche de Tu Ausencia
15. Mi Querido Guayaquil

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Day [CD-single] [Enhanced] [EP]

Local and/Or General [Import]

Infinite Possibilities [Enhanced]

Live at Newport [Live]

Donizetti: Chamber Music, Vol. 1

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Infierno Son los Demas [Import]

Heure D'ete [Import]

How About Uke? [Import]

Gohohako [Import]

Passionate Love

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