Merengue

1. Se Mueve

2. Me Mata la Pena

3. Nena Especial

4. Si la Ves

5. Mala Paga

6. Me Muero de Pena

7. Nadie Como Yo

8. Hay Algo en Ella

9. Quiero Que Vuelvas

10. Mujeres Buenas

11. Te Quiero Mas

Merengue,Grupo Mateo's,Universal Latino,Latin,Latin Music,Latin Pop,Tropical

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Average customer rating: La llave de mi corazon Good songs, including cross over songs El mejor album latino del 2007 Excellent Come Back on Juan Luis Guerra...finally!!! AHORA SI !!!!!!!!

La Llave De Mi Corazon Juan Luis Guerra Manufacturer: EMI Televisa Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dominican Republic | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Merengue | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bachata | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Papito Mi Tiempo Para Ti El Tren De Los Momentos Grandes Exitos de Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 ASIN: B000NA28A2 Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

1. Medicine For My Soul
2. La Travesia
3. Te Contaran
4. Qaue Me Des Tu Carino
5. Como Yo
6. Si Tu No Bailas Conmigo
7. Solo Tengo Ojos Para Ti
8. Amores
9. Cancioncita De Amor
10. Sabia Manera
11. La Llavae De Mi Corazon
12. Something Good
13. A La Vera

Amazon.com

La Llave De Mi Corazon finds tropical music troubadour Juan Luis Guerra returning to the secular sounds that have made him an enduring, endearing performer. His last disc, 2004's Para Ti, was a cautiously received--if still joyous--collection of spiritual tunes. La Llave De Mi Corazon centers on romance and love, themes that better suit Guerra's blend of salsa, merengue and other assorted tropical rhythms. The cutesy title track is featured in English and in Spanish, though it's doubtful Guerra will engage in any serious crossover work anytime soon. Better is "Something Good," a silky, simmering duet with smoky-voiced Chiara Civello. Guerra's own rich, expressive delivery is always a treat. He's emotive without oversinging, particularly during the lilting "A La Vera" and "Solo Tengo Ojos Para Ti." Standout "Si Tu No Bailas Conmigo" is a simple, gorgeous ode to amor that soars on glittering imagery and a gently shuffling beat. "If you don't dance with me, I prefer not to dance," Guerra confesses to a lover. It's an irresistible invitation. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews:

La llave de mi corazon.......2007-07-29

Excelent to be listened or to use for dancing. Variety of rhythms make it exciting.

Good songs, including cross over songs.......2007-07-23

Most songs are good. Not sure I like his effort on most of the ballads included. I prefer his fast rhytm fun songs in the CD.

El mejor album latino del 2007.......2007-07-18

Quien no recuerda "Bachata Rosa", "Si Tu Te Vas" o "Mi PC"? Juan Luis Guerra forma parte integral del haber crecido en Hispanoamerica en los años ochenta y noventa. Desde el cambio de siglo, no se sentia con la misma fuerza (o al menos no lo sentia YO con la misma fuerza), pero "La Llave De Mi Corazon" cambio todo de nuevo.

Aunque el sonido del album recuerda a la mejor epoca del gigante genio de la musica Dominicana, el album refresca el ambiente, recordandole al mundo el nivel de genialidad de Juan Luis Guerra que logra a un mismo tiempo alborotarle a uno las ganas de bailar y de decirle "Te Amo" a la pareja. No hay cancion debil en el album, lo cual equivale a decir que no hay descanso para los fanaticos de Juan Luis a lo largo y ancho de los 13 tracks.

Simplemente, sin lugar a duda, "La Llave De Mi Corazon" es el mejor album latino del año 2007.

Excellent Come Back on Juan Luis Guerra...finally!!!.......2007-07-15

I just love it, the english songs and new jazz rithems are a great complement to the other merengue, salsa and bachata songs.

Well rounded album full of poetry and dancing!

AHORA SI !!!!!!!!.......2007-06-22

Este si es el Juan Luis que aprendi a admirar desde hace mas de 20 años..Aqui vuelve a componer y cantar para todo su publico, con ese talento sin medida que tiene para orgullo de todos los latinos.
Despues de un pequeño desvio en el camino ( desde mi optica), en el cual quizo dar testimonio de su fe particular, olvidando que su publico es heterogeneo y que no necesariamente valora sus creencias intimas (aun cuando las respete) de la forma en que valora su musica que si tiene un valor universal...,Juan Luis vuelve a ser lo que es...nuestro mas grande artista!!!
Excelente CD..!!!!

Average customer rating: Best 'Clean' Merengue Around Music, Feelings & Rythm ! Grandes Exitos Very very good The only reason for not buying this CD

Grandes Exitosde Juan Luis Guerra Y 4.40 Manufacturer: Karen ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dominican Republic | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Merengue | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Coleccion Romantica Bachata Rosa Para Ti La Llave De Mi Corazon Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual ASIN: B000053VJI Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

1. El Costo De La Vida
2. Rosalia
3. Si Tu Te Vas
4. Visa Para Un Sueno
5. Burbujas De Amor
6. Ojala Que Llueva Cafe
7. Me Enamoro De Ella
8. Frio Frio
9. Como Abeja Al Panal
10. A Pedir Su Mano
11. La Bilirrubina
12. Carta De Amor
13. Bachata Rosa
14. Guavaberry
15. La Cosquillita
16. Senorita

Customer Reviews:

Best 'Clean' Merengue Around.......2006-05-08

I'm also of Dominican descent and love love love Merengue. But, some of the music out there is really perverted and not to be heard by young ears. My daughters (ages 2 & 3) absolutely LOVE Juan Luis Guerra and I encourage them to listen to his music because I know that the songs he sings are sweet, romantic and respectful to women. This album has my vote!

Music, Feelings & Rythm !.......2005-09-26

This was the first merengue album I bought, and since then I can't get enough of it! Juan Luis is definitely a GREAT artist. Just listen to it, and I am sure you will understand what I mean...! A Great album for people who want to know more about merengue and about the Dominican culture!

Grandes Exitos.......2005-09-11

This is by far one of my favorite CD's ever!! I had a copy of this CD already but my toddler son scratched it and I was heartbroken. It is a must for replacement. This CD has a great mix of slow and fast songs (bachata, merengue, salsa and dare I even say one particular song that's part samba). Juan Luis Guerra has such a haunting voice when it comes to the ballads and the fast-paced songs are so danceable.

Very very good.......2005-02-03

I can only echo the sentiments expressed in other reviews. Juan Luis Guerra has a unique sound and is one of the few artists who can claim to sounding really different and original. The merengues have a folksy yet thoroughly modern quality that is very beguiling. Perhaps even more impressive are the gorgeous ballads. "Bachata Rosa", in particular, is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. I find it impossible to listen to without a few tears coming down my face, especially with the associations I have with it.

The only reason for not buying this CD.......2004-04-24

is having all previous CDs from JLG & 440. Being a huge fan of this music I have all albums released so far so I burned 2 CDs, one w/ merengue the other one w/ bachata + salsa.

Average customer rating: Fun Poolside Music Goos Salsa album What Can You Say? HIghly Reccomended OUTSTANDING!!!

Salsa, Merengue, Mambo! Various Artists Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Caribbean & Cuba | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Merengue | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Salsa & Merengue | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Caribbean & Cuba | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Salsa Fresca! Dance Hits of the '90s Salsa Favorites Oye Como Va: The Dance Collection Heavy Salsa 20 Anniversary of the NY Salsa Festival: 1975-1995 ASIN: B000005GZ8 Release Date: 1995-04-25

Tracks:

1. La Maxima Expresion - Ensamble Latino
2. La Cosecha De Mujeres - Tribu Band
3. El Sonero - Grupo Raices
4. Son De Cuba A Puerto Rico - Isaac Delgado
5. Como Se Queda - Ensamble Latino
6. Mamaita No Quiere - Adalberto Alvarez
7. Adios Carcelero Y Carcel - Maria Rivas
8. Que Ganas - Isaac Delgado
9. Tres Deseos - Ednita Nazario
10. Que Te Pasa Mami - Adalberto Alvarez
11. Tu Serenata - Grupo Raices
12. Mapale - Maria Rivas
13. No Aparentes Que No Sientes - Mauricio Silva
14. Fracaso - Ensamble Latino
15. Palanque - Tribu Band

Customer Reviews:

Fun Poolside Music.......2007-05-28

This CD was a gem. I ordered it on a whim based on the other rave reviews. I'm so glad I did. We put it on my CD player and mix it with "Steel Drum Party" CD and Bob Marley's "Legend" CD when we're out by the pool. It makes for a great pool mix and puts you in a great, relaxing, Mojito mood :)

Goos Salsa album.......2007-05-16

I am enjoying this album very much, and I would really recommend to anybody who loves salsa music. It's quite a good compilation to have in your collection.

What Can You Say?.......2006-07-17

This is a beautiful compilation. It has everything you need to host a party, and dance the night away. I felt completely transported to another country when i heard this CD. I love it!

HIghly Reccomended.......2000-04-02

I bought this cd not knowing what in earth to expect...but i love it! It has unique range of dance tracks, vocals, rhythm, sass and brass! I adore this album for all it is!

OUTSTANDING!!!.......1999-10-24

THIS CD HAS IT ALL (VARIETY) YOU'VE GOT TO LISTEN TO THE WORDS, EACH SONG HAS A STORY TO TELL, I LOVED IT!

Average customer rating:

Bachata #1's Various Artists Manufacturer: La Calle Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Merengue | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bachata | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Regreso el Jefe El Cartel: The Big Boss Perfect Melody Sentimiento El Cantante: The Originals ASIN: B000R7I3AA Release Date: 2007-07-03

Tracks:

1. Shorty, Shorty - Xtreme
2. Beso - Aventura
3. Perdidos - Monchy & Alexandra,
4. Paso a Paso - Alex Bueno
5. Hasta el Fin - Monchy & Alexandra,
6. Te Extra Xtreme
7. Obsesion - Aventura
8. Princesa - Frank Reyes
9. Dos Locos - Monchy & Alexandra,
10. Hermanita - Aventura
11. Honey, I Do - Xtreme
12. Querube - Los Toros Band

Average customer rating: NY/PR Music

Desde un Principio: From the Beginning Marc Anthony Manufacturer: Rmm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Merengue | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Exitos Todo a Su Tiempo Marc Anthony Contra la Corriente Valio la Pena ASIN: B000F8DSVA Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

1. No Me Ames
2. Si Tu No Te Fueras
3. Necesito Amarte
4. Hasta Que Te Conoci
5. El Ultimo Beso
6. Te Conozco Bien
7. Nadie Como Ella
8. Te Amare
9. Hasta Ayer
10. Y Hubo Alguien
11. Contra La Corriente
12. No Me Conoces
13. No Sabes Como Duele
14. Preciosa
15. Vivir Lo Nuestro

Customer Reviews:

NY/PR Music.......2007-02-19

Excellent, quality latin music with a NY flavor. Some of the tracks can't be labeled as contemporary or classic
(possibly standard). The CD reaches a peak with track # 14, Preciosa, which begins melodically with great lyrical content then, after about 3 minutes, explodes with emotion & power.

Average customer rating: Splendid, regreso el jefe de la musica de verdad!!

Regreso el Jefe Elvis Crespo Manufacturer: Machete Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Merengue | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: El Cartel: The Big Boss La Llave De Mi Corazon Perfect Melody Arroz Con Habichuela Sentimiento de un Rumbero ASIN: B000Q364PQ Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

1. 20 Aky
2. La Foto Se Me Borro
3. Con El Tiempo Y Un Ganchito
4. Bambaribiri
5. Llore Y Llore
6. Tala Tala
7. Mi Fracaso
8. Los Caminos De La Vida
9. Ito Ito Bonito
10. Te Veo Triste
11. Asi Es La Vida
12. Echate Pa Ca
13. La Foto Se Me Borro

Customer Reviews:

Splendid, regreso el jefe de la musica de verdad!!.......2007-06-08

It's been a while, but long awaited compilation of phenomenal songs of tropical merengue and beats, the movement of this type of variation, this juncture of rhythms will get you up and dancing FASTER then the blink of an eye. Definitely recommend if you like to have fun with your music. Pequena Echate Paca~ Regreso el Jefe!!! Galo Arana from NYC

Average customer rating: Super! Great for people new to salsa/Latin music Grace Ay, Juan Luis! Que talentoso y bien bonito, tambien! Superb!

Bachata Rosa Juan Luis Guerra , and 4.40 Manufacturer: Karen ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dominican Republic | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Merengue | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bachata | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Grandes Exitosde Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual Ojalá Que Llueva Café Coleccion Romantica Para Ti ASIN: B000003MZU Release Date: 1999-02-25

Tracks:

1. Rosalia
2. Como Abeja Al Panal
3. Carta De Amor
4. Estrelliatas Y Duendes
5. A Pedir Su Mano
6. La Bilirrubina
7. Burbujas De Amor
8. Bachata Rosa
9. Reforestame
10. Acompaneme Civil

Amazon.com

Dominican singer, composer, and bandleader Juan Luis Guerra is one of the few true innovators in contemporary Latin music. He created a revolution when he reinvented traditional merengue with smart, poetic lyrics, jazz harmonies, and higher production values. In Bachata Rosa he similarly updated the lowly bachata, the rural, Dominican down-home version of the romantic ballad. Songs such as "Estrellitas y Duendes (Little Stars and Goblins)," "Como Abeja al Panal (Like a Bee to the Beehive)," "Burbujas de Amor (Love Bubbles)," and the title track revisit the old love themes with rare grace and subtle poetic flair. Meanwhile "Rosalia," "Cartas de Amor," and "A Pedir Su Mano" (in which Guerra hints at the connections between Dominican and African music which he pursued in subsequent albums) provide superb dance floor tracks. The result was a commercial and artistic success and with good reason. --Fernando Gonzalez

Customer Reviews:

Super!.......2007-06-30

Never tire of listening to this exciting album--and I've owned it since 1992! Great for dancing or just tapping your feet. Happy music.

Great for people new to salsa/Latin music.......2006-03-24

I have just started to learn to dance salsa and other Latin dances. To improve, it is important to learn about the various types of music and the timing when learning new dances. I have asked many people what groups and CDs I should purchase to expand my knowledge of Latin dance music. Invariably, they recommend Juan Luis Guerra and specifically, Bachata Rosa. This CD is accessible to people who are new to Latin music. In addition, there are various tempos and styles of music on this CD, from salsa to bachata. I highly recommend this CD to novice and experienced Salseros, and anyone who is interested in experiencing Latin music.

Grace.......2006-03-03

I am enjoying this item to the utmost...It is a beautiful cd...I love the singer's style!

Ay, Juan Luis! Que talentoso y bien bonito, tambien!.......2004-10-28

I was introduced to this album several years after its initial release. Juan Luis Guerra y 4.40 has always been one of my favorite bands hailing from the Dominican Republic. The level of sophistication they add to their music is unmistakable. They are one of the more polished, well arranged and catchy bands I have heard. I only wish their music was played in the salsa clubs of Seattle. I guess I have to head to the East coast for that!

This album blends catchy merengue, beautiful bachata (slow, sort of like a cumbia with a "bounce") ballads, and African influence and takes it to a new level. Example of this is prevalent in the title cut, "Bachata Rosa." Also, the beautiful mixture and variation in tempo in a couple of the tracks makes them especially exciting! Whenever I listen to this album, I always see the sun even when its raining outside. I am sure you will think so, too!

Superb!.......2004-10-20

For me the best of JLG albums, even better than "Ojalá que llueva Café" and "Ni es lo mismo ni es igual". Bilirrubina, Rosalía, A pedir su mano are great merengues; Estrellitas y duentes, Reforéstame, Bachata Rosa (especially) showed the world how sweet, delicate and sensual bachata rythm is.

Average customer rating: One of Wyclef's Greatest works Love Wyclef Bon Bagay! Love It!!!!!! Great WORLD album

Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101 Wyclef Jean Manufacturer: Koch Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Merengue | Latin Music | Styles | Music Cumbia | Latin Music | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rap & Hip-Hop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Preacher's Son Presents the Carnival Featuring the Refugee Allstars The Agronomist The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book Masquerade ASIN: B0002WZTB6 Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

1. Jean Dominique Intro
2. 24 E Tan Pou Viv
3. President
4. Bicentennial
5. Generation X
6. Party By The Sea
7. Haitian Mafia
8. Le Ou Marye
9. Fistibal Festival
10. La Bamba
11. Bay Micro'm Volume
12. Proud To Be African
13. Douce
14. Lavi New York
15. Kreyol
16. Nou Va Rive
17. Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

One of Wyclef's Greatest works.......2007-05-19

This album is probably one of the best albums I have heard in a long time. It tells some of Haiti's history and gives alot of respect to the rest of Carribean. It reveals Haiti's proud history of Independence.Dieu vous bénit Wyclef. Bonjour le Pacifique du sud. Ceci est un grand cd. Great CD.

Love Wyclef.......2007-04-15

I loved the fugees and love wyclef. His albums always have the carribean flavor. Must have in the collection it is a classic.

Bon Bagay!.......2006-03-20

This is a great CD for anyone who love Caribbean music, especially Konpa Kreyol. Se yon bon bagay ke li ye. Li gen bon mizik ladan.

Love It!!!!!!.......2006-02-23

I love this cd. It's upbeat and fun. I listen to it everyday. I hope he puts out another cd in this same style. My favorite song is President but Fistibal festival is a close second. There's not a song on here that I don't like. I highly recommend this cd.

Great WORLD album.......2005-12-16

This is quite possibly my favorite album ever. It doesn't fit in with Wyclef's past rap and hip-hop albums, but it is an excellent world/carribean cd. I especially like Bicentennial. If you want to have an uplifting album with great flow, buy this one. I believe that Wyclef should continue both with this carribean and his rap as well.

Average customer rating: The best collection a GREAT compilation of hits from Juan Luis Guerra y 4.40!

Grandes Exitos de Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 Juan Luis Guerra Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dominican Republic | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Merengue | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bachata | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Coleccion Romantica La Llave De Mi Corazon Para Ti Bachata Rosa Grandes Exitosde ASIN: B0002O09IW Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

1. Burbujas de Amor
2. Bachata Rosa
3. Frio Frio
4. Ojalue Llueva Caf
5. Bilirrubina
6. Visa Para un Sue
7. Como Abeja Al Panal
8. Me Enamoro de Ella
9. Pedir Su Mano
10. Carta de Amor
11. Costo de la Vida [Letra Versi
12. Woman del Callao
13. Si Tu Te Vas
14. Seta
15. Rosalia
16. Cosquillita

Album Details

Greatest Hits Collection from Multi-grammy Winner and Dominican Republic's Best Loved Poet/Musician. The Merengue Superstar Studied African-influenced Music, Folk Songs and Jazz at Berklee College of Music in Boston Before Winning the World Over with his Group 440. Includes the Hits "Burbujas De Amor", "Bachata Rosa", "la Bilirrubina", "Visa Para Un Sueno" and features "Woman Del Callao" which Replaces "Guavaberry" Originally Released on the USA Version on Karen Records with Different Cover Art as Well.

Customer Reviews:

The best collection.......2007-01-10

This is really a collection of the best of Juan Luis Guerra not like some others that claim to be and have some songs nobody has heard of.

a GREAT compilation of hits from Juan Luis Guerra y 4.40!.......2005-10-12

For those of you unfamiliar with Juan Luis Guerra's music, this is a great opportunity for you to hear this wonderful man! He is considered one of the most beloved singers/songwriters/poets of the Dominican Republic. We are so lucky that he put his poems to song. Not only is he the king of el merengue (a popular dance music from the Dominican Republic). but he also showcases his abilities as a singer and musician in bachata (a slower, more sensual dance music), and ballads. He fuses traditional Afro/Latin rhythms with jazz and pop. Some great examples of this sound include "Frio Frio" (ballad), "Como Abeja Al Panal" (a combination of salsa/bachata/ballad), and "Rosalia" (just a great, energetic song!).

Please listen to this music. He is a legend, and is still very popular today, as a contemporary singer of merengue (with a large Christian flavor to his lyrics). Totally worth it! You will not be disappointed.

Average customer rating: Love it Valio la pena to buy this cd.lol HE'S BACK! Just off 5 stars Not as good as his 3 previous salsa albums

Valio la Pena Marc Anthony Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Merengue | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Amar Sin Mentiras Libre Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Exitos Contra la Corriente Todo a Su Tiempo ASIN: B0002IQNV0 Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

1. Valio La Pena
2. Escapemonos
3. Ahora Quien
4. Tu Amor Me Hace Bien
5. Volando Entre Tus Brazos
6. Amigo
7. Se Esfuma Tu Amor
8. Lamento Borincano

Amazon.com

Singer/songwriter Marc Anthony gets back to the basics here, rewarding his main fanbase by recording salsa versions of the Spanish-language pop ballads on his Amar sin Mentiras CD. Beyond "Lamento Borincano," the old folk-salsa standard by the legendary Puerto Rican songwriter Rafael Hernandez, there isn't anything new. The other seven tracks are simply horn-fueled and percussion heavy retakes. But even those who already have Amar can find new juice here. Valio La Pena vibrates with new sonic urgency as Anthony describes the risks sometimes necessary in finding romantic happiness. The pop version of "Ahora Quien" was dramatic and anthemic. Here, it's speeded up and filled out with melodic pianos and horns. Even "Escapemonos," the tepid duet with actress/singer Jennifer Lopez, gets a recharge in the salsa version thanks to percolating percussions. Anthony's strength is his strong, plaintive vocals. On ballads he's ok, but it's in fiery salsa tunes where the music and the vocals really complement each other. Did we really need two Anthony CDs? Probably not, but his hardcore salsa fans will appreciate the extra effort. --Ramiro Burr

Customer Reviews:

Love it.......2007-03-28

One of the reasons I'm such a big fan of Marc Anthony is that he's able to sing with such feeling. With this CD he does it again. Valio la Pena is the kind of album you either want to dance to or sing. Or both. Marc and his band put their all into this album and the end result is a fantastic CD from el rey de salsa. Enjoy.

Valio la pena to buy this cd.lol.......2007-02-25

This is a great cd from marc anthony.I love the song "se esfuma tu amor".I have all of marc anthony songs in my ipod.He is the best.

HE'S BACK!.......2006-11-21

After acouple of questionables albums Marc Anthony the best modern day salsero is back and i cant be any happier as i live and die by this mans golden voice and unlike victor manuelle he can get away with this salsa/bolero style of salsa.Tu amor me haces bien being the best song of the album and the rest is just as good i gave it 4 stars b/c at the start of the album it was a smooth start but it got choppy by the end, the landing was rough but it was good enough to give it four stars.

Just off 5 stars.......2006-07-31

Marc Anthony is excellent as always. The only reason I didn't give this five stars is that I was disappointed to find out that the album contains "salsa" versions of the songs played on the radio such as Ahora Quien. The version I heard on the radio is more of a ballad style as is Tu Amor me Hace Bien. Since I prefer the slower versions there was a bit of a disappointment for me since I still have to buy the slower versions. Other than that I love the album.

Not as good as his 3 previous salsa albums.......2006-05-19

*** stars - can't change the above!

Valio is a rearrangement of some of the songs of Amar sin Mentiras. And it definitely has the feeling of an afterthought.

While it is a pretty decent salsa album (albeit brief), it is simply not in the class of his other three salsa CD's, Todo a su Tiempo, Contra la Corriente, and especially, Libre. The arrangements are standard competent rather than thorougly innovative and unique as were the older ones.

Latin Music:

1. Merengue Y Mas
2. Merengue Y Mas
3. Mi Mexico
4. Mis Amigos
5. Mister Pachanga: Leyendas/Legends
6. Naci Cadete: 20 Super Cadetazos
7. Navidad con Banda
8. Oxigeno
9. Personal Best
10. Poderoso Pero Diferente

Latin Music

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Latin Music

Sound Information, Vol. 3

Zumsteeg: Balladen

Yundi Li, Live from 14th International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition

Music: Computer World [Import]

Y'all Don't Under Stand

Youngest of the Camp [Explicit Lyrics]

Yes & Amen

Whitton

Zoku Datsu Donzoko [Import] [Original recording remastered]

With Heart & Voice

Wood/Water

Zoo Collection: La Doce Vita [Import]

When Dreams Become Reality [Explicit Lyrics]

Janacek: Sinfonietta / Taras Bulba

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