International music reviews

el trabajo de sui generis es inconfundible, es sentimiento hecho palabra, la radiograf�a de una generaci�n melanc�lica y catastr�fica que a�n cre�a en el amor y el ma�ana, un cinco estrellas no alcanza.

I heard this music nearly 10 years ago in the Argentine desert of Salta in a place called El Galpon. Loved it then and more now that it's on CD.

The very best argentinian rock&roll of the 70's. Charly Garcia and Nito Mestre gave to their fans the best of them that time at the Luna Park Stadium in Buenos Aires. Personaly I was looking for those CD's for a long time.

~EsTe Cd EsTa BiEn FiRMe Y lUpILlo RIvEra eSTA ~HeLlA fIne~ En PoCaS paLaBRas BieN PaPaCItO Y cAnta MUy biEn A Mi Me facInAn SUs CorRiDos Y EL TaMbIEn SO ESperO qUE a toDOs le gustE Y Se Lo ReCOmiEnDO!!!!!!!!!!bPh

Qvo raza Lupillo Rivera estuvo en Rancho Moreno 04/9/00 esta bien buenote especialmente en persona. Este Cd se los recomiendo a todos.

I arriva Guadalajara Jalisco A.K.A Latin Diva

ESTE DISCO SON PARA LOS COMPAS DE "LA MEZQUITERA" EN ZACATECAS. ESCUCHEN LO CUANDO ANDEN CON LA VIEJA Y BIEN "PEDO". WAZ UP "ALEGRES". ARRIBA ZACATECAS!!!!!!!!!

I met Eros music back in 1993 when I first heard his "todo historias" album and he became my #1 since then. I have all his albums (the ones he has in spanish). I just wish I could see him live in concert, but he never comes to New York...God Bless his music... 11/24/2003

This is the recording that first introduced me to Eros Ramazotti. Although I did not understand the language, the amazing nuances of his delivery, the beautiful melodies and arrangements, all combined to touch me deeply. His music is haunting, fresh, original, timeless...no one is like Eros. I have since bought all his recordings, in both Italian and Spanish, as his delivery of the songs is somewhat different in the two languages, and I enjoy both versions. I thoroughly recommend Eros- in Europe, he is a major star; in the U.S., largely unknown. I am looking forward to the day that he records more in English, which might open up this market to him and he gets the attention he deserves here in the U.S.!

I am very kind of Eros Ramazzotti, it is ten years i listen him. On all its albums, it may be the most beautiful. There are really pretties songs, like "Ciertos momentos". But I think the most beautiful song he never done it is " la buena luz de la estrella". Patsy Kensit, the women who songs with Eros, has really a fantastic voice.

One of his earliest works, and it shows why he has emerged as such a force in latin music. Terrific work, and very enjoyable opportunity to watch this master develop as as a salsa giant. His enormous talent and powerful voice are well displayed in this album. As with much of his early work, the sound is more romantico and suave than the newer swinging sound, but so well done that it remains a must-have to any fan of excellent latin vocal work.

This bloke keeps getting better, but this CD is a classic. Every track is a winner, the artist that got me hooked on Salsa foever

Great salsa music...this is one of the CDs in my collection that I seem to always reach for. One word of caution though, if you have several other Rey Ruiz CDs, they tend to all have the same sound. However, if I had to choose one, this would be it. ENJOY!

Angel Lopez is clearly on his way to becoming one of the greats of modern Latin music. I first heard him when he was the lead singer of Son by 4; this solo venture is an excellent debut with beautiful musical arrangements. The title track, "En Mi Soledad" shows hints of R&B and has some amazing harmonies. "Entre el Amor y el Odio" is a great opening track and a fine showcase for his vocal talent. Six of the cuts are his compositions; he is an excellent composer as well. My only complaint (which is applicable to almost all CDs today) is that you will need a magnifying glass to read the enclosed lyrics.

This CD is so beautiful. What a perfect name for this artist.He sings like an angel. Every songon this CD is fantastic. He does "I Believe I CAN Fly" Better that R Kelly. You cannot go wrong with this one.I highly recomend it. God Bless you Angel. JoAnn.....Indianapolis,Indiana

This album of angel lopez is one of the best cds i have ever heard. His music really gets to you heart especially when you have someone to share it with. Great CD

I had been waiting for a cd live like this one! Pandora is one of the very few trios that actually sings! Each one of them is an excellent singer!! Beautiful songs! Even if you don't speak English you would love this cd!!

This sure is a great CD. The fact that it's from a live concert, doesn't affect on sound quality which is a very pleasant surprise. Last two songs aren't from the concert, so there are no clasping on the beginning or ending... anyway, I never was crazy about any Spanish songs, but after that, who knows... hehe. One thing is for sure, anyone who loves Spanish songs or this group, should take it without even thinking.

Pandora is alive. Mayte, Isabel and Fernanda are in armony with the music. Thanks for be alive. I hope you'll hear this CD.

Franco de Vita en su mejor momento!!!
Fantastico y halucinante!!!

La fuerza de las grabaciones, la pasion transmetida por una audiencia emocionada y conmovida, la increible voz del cantautor y la poesia y verdad de sus letras convierten ese disco en una sensacion inigualable e inolvidable. Me sigue desde hace muchos anos y no me cansa. Mucho al contrario!

Segun yo, la cancion "No basta" se deber�a escuchar y traducir una vez por ano frente a todos los politicos del mundo en un espectaculo que se transmete en la tele mundial, para que nos demos cuenta de una buena vez que el buen futuro y la paz de la tierra esta basada en la buena educacion y en la dedicacion a nuestros hijos!

Franco de Vita es un genio lirico y un cantante y musico que busca su par!

Comprarlo significa enriquecerse
Wolfgang en Alemania

Despite the name, this CD is actually a reissue of "En Vivo Marzo 16," Franco's live album from 1992. He presents a lot of his hits in exciting versions -- the album was recorded in front a huge hometown crowd in Caracas. The audience sings with Franco a lot, particularly on the classics "Te Amo" and "No Basta." The studio versions are probably stronger, but it's great to hear the dynamic De Vita showcased in front of an enthusiastic audience. "Entre Tu Vida y La Mia" and "No Lo Habia Pensado" are both studio recordings and were the hits from this album. The latter is a bluesy ballad; the former a synth-driven number that features some of Franco's most poetic lyrics.

His music is both powerful and sensative, very similar to what you can expect from Ricardo Montaner or Jon Secada.

This CD has a terrific mix, from rousing rancheras like "No, que No", crying into your tequila songs like "No lo Puedo Creer", and the lovely, melodic theme from the telenovela "La Mentira", "Me Voy a Quitar de en Medio". A favorite is "Sangre de Indio" where he does (estilo Miguel Aceves Mejia) some falsetto singing that's wonderful.

What makes this recording very special is the smooth as honey "Golondrina sin Nido". It's a duet with his extraordinary son, Alejandro, who's heavenly voice is my favorite sound on the planet. By Victor Cordero, it's a love lost theme and very beautiful. "Golondrina que vas cruzando el cielo/ t� te puedes llevar mi pensamiento/ t� le puedes decir lo que siento/ t� le puedes contar c�anto la quiero".

The booklet contains the lyrics and production info, 3 very pensive photos of Vicente, and a very small one of father and son. Ladies, get out your magnifying glass...it's "legs" Fern�ndez !

this is a great album, but not only this one, but also all vicente's cd. he sings well with his heart and his feeling. i think the greatest song is me voy a quitar de en medio, the soundtrack of telenovela 'la mentira'. i fall in love with his songs. buy this cd. you won't regret.

this is a great album, but not only this one, but also all vicente's cd. he sings well with his heart and his feeling. i think the greatest song is me voy a quitar de en medio, the soundtrack of telenovela 'la mentira'. i fall in love with his songs. buy this cd. you won't regret.

Un amigo mio me apresto este CD para escuchar y oir un cancion me quiso mandar. "La Mano De Dios" Te recomiendo este CD porque es bien romantico y algo del corazon. Es por todos que estan enamorandos.

It is not often that a CD will reach my heart and rise quickly to the top of the list of my most-listened-to music. However, this album has done just that. My wife said it best: "Entrega Total is like a combination of Neil Young and Ana Gabriel." What this really means, is that the music has rare emotion appeal, poetry, and talent, without mangling classics. Jose Jimenez and Lola Beltran would be proud of their version of the classic "La Mano De Dios". It is a must-have album for people who enjoy Tejano or Latino music. However, it has that rare appeal for people who don't speak Spanish, are just learning, or just like good music. Even a cold-blooded Norwegian like me can get a tear in his eye listening to this beautiful music.

This new record will show how much talent this group has. By recording this type of music you notice that there's not one type of song this group can't sing. I am very impresed with the way they recorded and sang this type of songs that I did'nt think they could sing.

A very good album, I highly recommend it. However, when you buy this cd bear in mind that you are not buying what the label and artist say you are. They claim this is part of a live concert recorded on september 19, 2002 in Mexico City. That's a blatant lie. Just watch the dvd, which was made from the same concert that this cd was to be recorded from, and you'll see (or rather hear) the difference. Obviously the 14 songs included in the cd that are supposed to be from the concert WERE ACTUALLY RECORDED IN A STUDIO and then mixed with the applause taken from the concert in order to make them sound like a live recording. Check out songs such as Infiel, Desaires and Por que te quiero in both the cd and dvd and you'll se what I mean. Not to mention Costumbres and Amor Eterno, which appear with entirely different arrangements in the cd and dvd. More over, the credits in the cd state that all the musical arrangements were made by the late Bebu Silvetti, whereas the DVD credits don't even mention him. Don't be fooled by this cd. It's great, but it's not a live recording. This is also the answer to those who wonder why they cut off nearly half of the concert in the cd.

Wonderful is the only word to describe this set. Very few artists sound as good in a live setting, she does, if not better. I would love to have been there to see her in person, maybe someday, but until then I have recordings like this.

I'm one of Rocio Durcal's biggest fan...and actually saw this concert when she stopped in Miami. The sound is excellent and her voice is as good or better, but they cut have of the concert greats like: "Quedate conmigo esta noche", "La gata bajo la lluvia", "Vestida de blanco", "La guirnalda", "Fue un placer conocerte" and a couple more. That concert was worth to be recorded entirely...you'll never get tired of listening to it.