Fijacion Oral vol. 1 Review

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(More customer reviews)It may take a few listens before it takes hold, but Shakira's "Fijación Oral, Vol. 1" is an outstanding collection of music that is ideal for summer listening. Without a doubt, the Latina beauty's vocals have never sounded so impassioned and sincere.
On the wistful ballads "Obtener Un Sí (To Obtain a Yes)" and "En Tus Papilas (In Your Pupils)," she is absolutely enchanting, delivering her lines in a sensual fashion that will enamor listeners with their syrupy sentiments. The latter's chorus is particularly hard to shake.
"And there's something/Something in you/Something between the two of us/When I look in the pupils of your eyes I know that God still exists/You make him live."
Love doesn't always work out so well for the Colombian/Lebanese chanteuse, however, and she reveals this well in "La Pared (The Wall)" and "No." In the former, she makes a zealous plea for her love to reconsider leaving, for after him is nothing but a wall. In the latter she takes a much different stance, having the strength to tell her man that she must regretfully sever ties with him, for "one can't live with so much venom."
She is still able to find optimism, however, with the soaring "Las de La Intuición (Woman's Intuition)."
"I think I'm starting to understand/That we desired each other before we were born/I get the feeling the action is about to begin/And us women are the ones with intuition."
There are not as many uptempos as usual this time around. Nevertheless, the singer/songwriter gets her rock chick fix with the feisty "Escondite Inglés (English Hideout)," and lead single "La Tortura (The Torture)," featuring Alejandro Fernandez, is a slick, sexy party record that becomes addictive very soon. The latter has ridden atop Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart for weeks.
The album closes with an impressive acoustic version of "La Pared" and the Shaketon Remix of "La Tortura." A DualDisc is available with interview footage, English translations and the "La Tortura" video. "Oral Fixation, Vol. 2," the English-language counterpart to this project, will arrive in November.

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The Dual Disc is a new two-sided disc which combines music, film and video on a single disc! The CD side of the DualDisc contains the full-length audio album, while the DVD side features the album plus song lyrics, English translations, the "La Tortura" video, making of the album & studio footage, and an exclusive Shakira interview conducted and filmed by Alejandro Sanz! Epic. 2005.

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Alejandro Sanz: El Tren de Los Momentos - En Vivo Desde Buenos Aires (2007) Review

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(More customer reviews)Comparing this DVD with the previous one of he is not the Same thing in truth gives pain of as they could call this a finished product. If it is had to compare with the rest of the productions of Alexander Sanz it is a true backward movement with bad image that not even seems quality DVD and audio nothing special.
By the way, Amazon is not bothered in mentioning that one of both discs that east package includes is the DVD and the other a live disc of 10 songs extragoings of the concert live. The sound of the band is not as good as what normally there is customary Alejadnro to us.
What has happened to him to Alexander with these bad productions?
I give rating him of 2 stars because the performance of the band is spectacular although the rest of the product leaves much to be desired. It is not worth the trouble to buy it unless you are very fanatico of Alexander.

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Carnival II: Memoirs of an Immigrant Review

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(More customer reviews)Now Lauryn Hill's gone bag-lady bonkers, the Haitian Fugees' boss rifled through his little black book for more laydeez to play with.
Norah Jones, Shakira and Mary J Blige are a few that answered his call.
Wyclef Jean is a rare artistic breed - the more big names he collaborates with, the better he gets.
On this laid-back fifth album he rounds up another impressive cast list, mixing rock, rap, reggae, Bollywood beats, dancehall and even samba.
His latest star-studded collection sees him returning to one of his favourite themes: immigration and identity.
The heroes and heroines of his narratives are illegal immigrants, strippers, deadbeat dads and single mothers - but, with the help of his guests, his portrayals of these outcasts are remarkably sympathetic.
The reggae-lite production is seductively summery (especially on the gorgeous "Slow Down"), if slightly aimless at times; despite the influence of Wyclef's conscience, his eye is too firmly set on a carnival atmosphere to ever sound preachy.
The new single "Sweetest Girl" has "hit" written all over it, a reggae-tinged track with a vocal contribution from Akon, Lil Wayne and Niia that fits in perfectly with Wyclef 's sound.
Paul Simon provides a classic chorus on "Fast Car", a folky warning against youthful foolishness.
Sizzla's slot on "Welcome to the East", "What About the Baby" featuring Mary j Blige and the silky "Any Other Day" with Norah Jones also stand out on this impressive display
Easy on the ears, this album is a shot of summer for the chilled days ahead.
Enjoy.


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Wyclef Jean Carnival II (Memoirs of an Immigrant) Includes the hit Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill) featuring Akon & Lil Wayne, plus songs with Chamillionaire, Nora Jones, Paul Simon, Serj (of System of A Down), Shakira, TI, & more.

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Fijacion Oral vol. 1 Review

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(More customer reviews)As you know by now, Shakira is back with her first all-Spanish album since "Donde Estan Los Ladrones" (not counting MTV Unplugged) and it's terrific.
On first listen, you'll get carried away by her voice. It is unique, powerful and versatile. But we sorta knew that going in.
On subsequent spins, if you take away her vocals, this may be her most "American" sounding album yet. Perhaps that is due to the influence of executive producer Rick Rubin.
The opener, "En Tus Pupilas" is a soft-rock, emotional ballad that we fans will recognize and welcome instantly.
It is followed by "La Pared", which proves she has been listening to Coldplay, as the music to the chorus is a total homage to "Clocks." It's not subtle at all, and it sounds great.
Much has been made about the first single, "La Tortura" and it's reggaeton elements, but if you recall the album "Pies Descalzos" (an album given to me by my cousin when I was visiting my family in Barranquilla years ago), you'll know Shakira has been doing this sort of stuff for a long, long time. Actually, I think the majority of the song has a huge Police sound to it during the verses, slipping into the more obviously reggaeton-like mode during Sanz' chorus.
"Obtener Un Si" is the surprising stunner on the album. It's an exquisite, retro-pop tune with vintage ice-skating-rink organ, sweet string sections and lovely, delicate melodies. This really demonstrates that her range simply is limitless.
"Dia Especial" is a fairly generic midtempo pop-rocker, and the hubbub about "Escondite Ingles" being "punk" is laughable. It's not. It's an obvious nod to The B-52's (check out the cheesy organ), but it's more like the pogoing power pop of New Wave. It's multiple time changes recall, in a good way, Green Day's recent efforts, and I loved the thrashy, messy ending.
"No" is another one of those Shakira songs that build from a mostly acoustic, introspective piece into a widescreen, dramatic epic like "Tu" and "Inevitable". It's not quite up to those standards, but it works just fine.
Who knew she could be Kylie Minogue? She does just that, in her own style of course, on "Las De La Intuicion", down to the disco-pop sounds and whispered back-ups.
"Dia De Enero" is a gorgeous folk-rock song and "La Imprescindible" is a noisy, percussive, synthesizer-filled 80's-like song that still somehow manages to work.
The extra tracks are an acoustic "La Pared" and a remixed "La Tortura".
The single best thing about this album has to be her voice. What an instrument! She moves confidently across genres, maintaining her unique mannerisms but becoming so rich and full (Dia De Enero) or soft and cute (Obtener Un Si) depending on what it takes to best serve the song.
Each song here is well crafted, lovingly produced and performed.
This may not reach the dizzying heights of "Donde Estan Los Ladrones", but this one just might age better.
This is really good stuff...I cannot WAIT for Volume 2, which I understand is all new songs, all in English...should be interesting, no?

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Fijación Oral, Vol. 1ShakiraLabel: Sony Release Date: 6/7/20051 En Tus Pupilas - 4:242 La Pared - 3:203 La Tortura - 3:354 Obtener un Sí - 3:215 Dia Especial - 4:256 Escondite Inglés - 3:107 No - 4:478 Las de La Intuición - 3:429 Dia de Enero - 2:5510 Lo Imprescindible - 3:5811 La Pared [Versión Acústica] - 2:4112 La Tortura [Shaketon Remix] - 3:12

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Oral Fixation Vol. 2 Review

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(More customer reviews)from the opening chant of "Our Father" through to the reprise of "La Tortura", which was obviously added to boost sales (as it was the biggest Spanish-language song since Los Lobos' "La Bamba" in 1987), Shakira takes us on a musical journey of many different styles and does a great job.
Track by track:
How Do You Do - part of it sounds almost too Avril Lavigne/Kelly Clarkson like, but the addition of religious imagery and various languages makes it a good track.
Illegal - the made-for-AC-radio ballad includes some fierce guitar playing by Carlos Santana. Very pretty and almost sounds like something from the 1980's
Hips Don't Lie - just added to the album... Shakira successfully did what the likes of J. Lo and Mariah have always failed to do when collaborated, she made Wyclef Jean assimilate to HER style of music, as opposed to her doing a hip hop number. A Latin-sounding booty-shaking fun track that is climbing the charts.
Animal City - one of the two most rocking tracks on the album, Shakira sings about celebrity and the way people change around her and become greedy.
The Day And The Time - a beautiful track about hope and redemption
Dreams For Plans - meloncholy but beautiful, with just a hint of Portishead trip-hop to the mix
Hey You - this sounds almost like something No Doubt would do, very fun song that you will tap your toes and sing along to, a potential single IMO.
Your Embrace - one of the saddest songs on the record, but another pretty melodic ballad
Costume Makes The Clown - instead of being the cheated... Shakira is the unfaithful one and she's trying to apologize to her boyfriend, a rocker
Something - Shakira sings in French and gives us another ballad, albeit more alternative sounding than the other tracks
Timor - this is the dance track, sounds a bit like a Madonna track. Shakira is singing about the oppressed and the government... even though she's singing about South America, I think Shakira's gay fanbase can definately adopt this track because it applies to them too... definately remix-worthy
La Tortura - this was one of the big hits last summer, added on the reissue to help boost sales (much like Hips Don't Lie), this is an alternate Spanglish mix with a little English thrown in
Not an award-worthy album and not a life-changer, but Shakira's album is still a very worthy listen and the second wind it's catching is well worth it and I hope this album holds on well. There's a little something for everyone, there are a few too many ballads, but the slow songs all work and are some of the best tracks here. Definate thumbs up.

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Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 [Bonus Track]ShakiraLabel: Sony Release Date: 3/28/20061 How Do You Do - 3:472 Illegal - 3:563 Hips Don't Lie - 3:404 Animal City - 3:185 Don't Bother - 4:196 The Day and the Time - 4:257 Dreams for Plans - 4:048 Hey You - 4:119 Your Embrace - 3:3410 Costume Makes the Clown - 3:1311 Something - 4:2412 Timor - 3:3313 La Tortura [Alternate Version][*] - 3:33

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Oral Fixation vol. 2 Review

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(More customer reviews)...but I thought this album was boring.
No seriously. I'm a huge Shakira fan. We're both from the same town in Colombia.
I've been trying to get American audiences to listen to her for years, and no one was happier than I when she finally hit.
I belong to the fan club.
She had me at "Hello."
I really enjoyed "Fijacion Oral, Vol.1", and I naturally assumed I was gonna love this too. I even said so in my Amazon review way back when. But I slipped this into my car CD player, and...
...nothing.
I mean sure, it's impeccably produced and played, and I love her voice with all its' quirks and swoops. She could sing my tax form and I'd love it.
But nothing jumped out as being "awesome" or "amazing"...things I've come to expect with each of her releases. Beginning with "Pies Descalzos", she has compiled a staggering catalog of quality albums. Even her Unplugged disc is one of the best they've ever done.
"Don't Bother" is a weak single. The first one off this record should have been "bigger", yet I don't know which other one to pick.
There are a couple of interesting things on the album...I mean, this isn't by any means a BAD record...it's just not nearly as good as anything else she's done in years.
Carlos Santana's cameo in "Illegal" is typically nice. The two Spanish-to-English conversions work, for the most part...actually I think "Something" improves on its' predecessor.
But the melodies aren't as catchy...overall, the songs themselves just aren't as good as on Volume 1.
I waited so long for this record...it just bums me out that I'm going to have to wait that much longer for the next one...
Shakira fans will have to have this...no question. I would have bought this record even if I read that this was the worst album since "Glitter". But this is not going to add any fans to her already immense following...

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Live & Off the Record (CD & DVD) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'd like to disclose upfront that I am an avid Shakira fan. I have and enjoy all of her albums and compilations, in both Spanish and English.
This is my favorite Shakira CD. If you are a Shakira fan, it is a must-have. She has some of her greatest hits here, and the energy of the audience at the live concert makes this a very uplifting, energizing listening experience.
Note that this is not a collection of her best songs, and I believe most fans will agree. However, everything on the disc is good, and these are new, refreshing live versions.
What is so amazing about this CD, besides the energy of the live versions of the songs? Shakira is a very talented musician and songwriter, unlike many teenybopper artists in the USA. She has been recording great stuff in Spanish since her mid-teens or so, before she was known in the USA.
The most striking feature in all of Shakira's songs is her voice. Amazing! She has great vocal talent and control. I wish I were a trained musician to describe it better. You have to listen to songs from different albums, in their entirety, to experience the variety and subtlety of her singing.
That said, to enjoy Shakira's work, and this CD in particular, you need to be able to understand Spanish, or at least be willing to listen to songs in Spanish is you don't understand the lyrics. Half of this CD is in Spanish. In my humble opinion (as a bilingual person who has hear all her work), her best stuff is in Spanish; what she has produced in English is good but just scratches the surface of her talent.
While this is an amazing CD, it is probably not the best intro to Shakira if you have never heard her. I generally like remixes and live versions of an artist once I have appreciated the original.
If it is your first exposure to Shakira, I'd suggest her earlier best-of album, Grandes Exitos, which is purely in Spanish and a truly outstanding album by any measure. If you want English, try Laundry Service, which is a great album.
As far as songs on this CD go, "Underneath Your Clothes" and "Ciega, Sordomuda" are so outstanding they are worth the price of admission alone, but everything else is great too.
Listening to this CD, I wish I had not missed Shakira's Mongoose Tour!

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Concierto Tour Mas 98 (1999) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great Concert, it has some of his best songs and a lot from the "3" and "Viviendo Deprisa" albums, This is a must have for any Alejandro Fan or anyone interested in knowing what heartfelt music is all about.The only downside to it is that it does not have Track selection, it plays out without any interaction, but it has The Lyrics wich makes it interesting.
Excelente Concierto, incluye muchos de sus mejores temas, incluyendo canciones de "3" y "Viviendo Deprisa", cosa no muy comun estos dias.Es excelente, lo unico que falto fue incluir la seleccion de canciones interactivas.Tiene las letras de las canciones.
I thought A Track List would be usefull (it would have been for me
Aqui esta la lista de temas, les sera util (Como me hubiera sido a mi):
Concierto Tour Mas 1998
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- Intro
- Hoy que no estas
- La margarita dijo no
- Ese ultimo momento
- Y ¿Si fuera ella?
- Un charquito de estrellas
- Quiero morir en tu veneno
- Siempre es de noche
- Mi soledad y yo
- Viviendo Deprisa
- La fuerza del corazon
- Si hay Dios
- ¿Lo ves?
- Aquello que me diste
- Amiga mia
- Por Bandera
- Presentacion de los musicos
- Corazon Partio
- Bulerias(Popurri)
- Medley
(Se le apago la luz,Eres mia, Pisando Fuerte,Y ¿Si fuera ella?,Corazon Partio)

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Shakira: Live & Off The Record Review

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(More customer reviews)As a gentleman with a bit of grey in my hair, I've been privileged to have seen almost every major act that came down the road. I saw this concert at another stop on the tour, and I must say I was completely and breathlessly KNOCKED OUT by Shakira's performance, on every professional and ethereal level. The atmosphere in the arena was as highly charged as I've ever experienced, and her entrance as you'll witness on this disc was dramatic, mysterious, sensual and almost otherworldly. When those lights hit the snake and the opening chords of Ojos Asi were struck... and as she began to move... and as she seemed to float forward to the mike... I'll tell you, it was a life moment, I'll never forget it. It was genuinely surreal. What was SO incredible, however, was that by the time the song was about to end and we had seen her movement, heard her voice, and felt the powerful and exotic wall of sound reduce to a simple violin phrase, the crowd was almost silent, as though dumbstruck. Few entrances and opening numbers have ever left me speechless... but this did. As to the DVD, it's A+ in every regard except for being the single most poorly edited video I've ever sat through. A blind editor would have done a better job. Otherwise the show is great, sound is great, camerawork when left alone for more than one second is good (this speed freak MTV five shots a second nonsense must end!), this woman has perhaps the most beautiful face since Bardot and she moves like an opium dream. Buy it and see why Britney and Christina cut their tours short - they obviously watched this DVD!

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Tour Fijacion Oral Review

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(More customer reviews)Tour Fijacion Oral's bonus cd includes songs HEY YOU and OBTENER UN SI [which are not included on the english release]. These were two of my least favorite songs on the albums originally, BUT IN CONCERT THEY BECAME TWO OF MY FAVORITES. Don't miss out on this spanish release that includes these two performance gems, they are so much better live, especially obtener un si. Furthermore, La Pared soars when shaki sings it live, and there are two versions of her performing it on this dvd. No is also a must have. The performances of whenever wherever and ojos asi are spectacular, with intros far different from tour of the mongoose. If you are a new shaki fan trying to decide what dvd to purchase, this one is fabulous; and the same goes for old shaki fans who are behind on their collecting. Also, alejandro sanz and wyclef jean both appear in shaki's duets on this dvd!!!!!! Plus, shaki delivers an as always standout version of underneath your clothes. AND I ALMOST FORGOT ANTOLOGIA!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU ARE A NEW FAN WHO DOESN'T HAVE ANY SHAKI DVD'S YET, GET THIS ONE FOR ANTOLOGIA, AND FALL IN LOVE WITH SHAKI SINGING A REVIVAL OF HER BEST OLD SONG ! [You won't find antologia on live and off the record nor mtv unplugged]

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Oral Fixation Tour (DVD/CD) (2007) Review

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(More customer reviews)We like every song that she ever made and have all the CDs and DVDs, so this was a pleasure to watch and in my opinion anything from Shakira is much better than anything else outthere. So I cannot be objective. Seeing two of her concerts last year - I think that the transfer to DVD was very very good.
I want to take a moment and list only the negatives.
The dissapointment for us and for anybody else that attended the December 6 concert - we were told before the show that the concert would be recorded and turned into a DVD. This is the December 9 concert.
The extras are mixed, a bad reportage about the tour of the world and a good one on Barranquila and Fundacion Piez Descalzos. The video clips are poor quality, nothing spectacular. The DVD has no subtitles and no lyrics are available - something that her previous ones had. The CD only has 6 of the songs from the concert. The DVD insert has very small fonts - impossible to read unless you use a loupe - I uploaded a picture.

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