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Jennifer Lopez "Como Ama Una Mujer" Album
Tracklisting & Lyrics
1. Que Hiciste lyrics »
2. Me Haces Falta lyrics »
3. Como Ama Una Mujer lyrics »
4. Te Voy A Querer lyrics »
5. Por Que Te Marchas lyrics »
6. Por Arriesgarnos lyrics »
7. Tu lyrics »
8. Amarte Es Todo lyrics »
9. Apresurate lyrics »
10. Sola lyrics »
11. Adios lyrics »
Reviews
Through the course of Como Ama Una Mujer, the first full-blown collection of Spanish-language tunes from multicultural diva Jennifer Lopez, we keep waiting for it to happen. A sweltering, hands-in-the-air dance anthem--the kind that made Lopez a superstar. Alas, the club beats never materialize: not even a soul-diva shimmy. The closest Lopez comes to is midtempo first single "Que Hiciste." (Seek out the pulsing, reggaeton-flavored remix for maximum dance floor fabulousness.) What we get here is a surprisingly solid collection of elegant ballads and rock-flavored tunes that showcase new vocal strengths and surprising lyrical maturity. Producers Marc Anthony, Estefano and Julio Reyes give Lopez the gloss without overpowing her, a key element to the disc's success. La Lopez recycles one track from 2005's Rebirth, "(Can't Believe) This Is Me," which pops up here as the superior "Porque te Marchas." The disc's second half is a sweeping, often gorgeous, stream of romantic consciousness, starting with the lovely "Tu" and gliding through the gently chugging "Sola." And the beautiful closing track "Adios" is a standout, pairing Lopez's lilting vocals with a gentle string arrangement and a rousing chorus of voices. A sterling achievement from a diva whose talent is just beginning to blossom. ~Joey Guerra, Amazon.com
Como Ama Una Mujer is Jennifer Lopez' first Spanish-language album, so expectations were quite high, but I can be very short on this album. It's not my cup of tea. Lopez has often changed styles, and from the mainstream latino sound of "Let's Get Loud" and the pop of "Love Don't Cost a Thing" to the r&b of "Control Myself", she's always maintained a high standard. Not the originality, but the quality of the product were what made J-Lo famous. But honestly, you can't take this album seriously, it's one cheesy ballad after another. Lopez is screaming for your attention, in vain. Synthisizer violins and cheap sound effects are working so hard on your sentiment, it's almost funny.
Is it the bad influence of hubbie Marc Anthony? Has she been listening too much to latino tearjerkers like Marco Antonio Solis, Chayanne, Sin Bandera, or even to Celine Dion? Fact is, all those artist do a better job at singing ballads - both in originality and quality (that says a lot, doesn't it?). One exception that might be called funky: "Te Voy A Querer", rescued by the drums and the pleasant guitar riff. If you're into cliches and banalities, have a soft spot for tacky lyrics, and don't mind enduring the horrible music: buy this album. If you're into real latin music: please don't. You'll probably hear these songs more than you'd like on the radio anyway. ~Chapin, blogcritics.org
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