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An excellent vehicle for a unique Latin voice

Michael J. Mazza | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 10/25/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Enrique Iglesias has one of the most distinctive voices in Latin music: supple, tremulous, and dripping with emotion. I think of him as the archetypal "sensitive guy" singer. "Vivir" is a great showcase for his style; the CD offers a balance of slow, passionate songs and fun, faster numbers."Vivir" starts out strong with the romantic "Enamorado por Primera Vez" and then moves on to "Al Despartar," an intense ballad with a rock flavor. Then comes "Lluvia Cae," a bubbly, fun song that Enrique tears into with total commitment. Other notable selections on the CD are the intense "Miente" and the stirring "Revolucion."Although Enrique has gotten a lot of attention lately for his English-language "crossover" work, I find his most compelling songs to be the type of Spanish language songs found on "Vivir." This is an outstanding CD, and an essential choice for fans of Latin pop."

Vivir

TJA | USA | 04/15/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I'm not a "long time" fan of Enrique Iglesias; I tuned into his music in 1999. I have both of his English CDs and Vivir. I believe Vivir is his best work, and I'm not yet fluent in the language. (though I know all the words to the songs)Sure, he doesn't have the greatest voice in the world (To his credit, he sounds better singing in Spanish.), but it's pleasant enough to listen too, and the fact that he writes his own music is a plus. In my not-so-humble opinion, Miente, Enamorado Por Primera Vez and Al Despertar are the best songs. What can I say? I'm a fan of ballads. Though Lluvia Cae is a cute and fun song to listen too. Overall, it's a CD you should have if you're a fan of Enrique."