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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deep but mellow!, January 7, 2000
This has to be Gloria Estefans most accomplished album and one of her best. Conveying strong messages of love and spirituality over percussive afro cuban rhythms it really hits home. It's title track "Destiny" speaks of a sometimes dangerous and obsessive love, one that we can't turn away from no matter what the circumstances, while "I'm not giving you up" tells the tale of a thwarted love affair where the love is so strong and loyal it can beat the odds. Lyrically the album is quite deep without being pretentious..even it's upbeat tracks "You'll be mine (Party Time)" is in my opinion singing the celebrations of what waits for us after we leave this world..that no matter what we are in life or what we're seeking, the biggest party is yet to come.."When the sun is setting in the sky, everybody knows it's party-time" while "Higher" is an all out anti-drug anthem..."Path of the right love" is probably the most spiritual track on the album and with it's unforgettable haunting chorus it says that we all seek the same in life..to be loved, but sometimes without realising we're on a direct path towards it, it's all around us but we take it for granted. While it's first single "Reach" the theme tune to the 96 Olympics is one if the most up-lifting, positive and influential songs I've heard..."So I'll do whatever it takes..Follow through with the promise I made"...an excellent anthem but avoiding all the anthemic cliches in it's production and arrangements! Do yourself a favour..but this cd, sit back and listen!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful world influences!, July 7, 1998
Destiny marks the return to English music for Gloria Estefan, but the African, Carribbean, and Latin influences of her last few years can easily be heard here. From the very African You'll Be Mine (Party Time) to the beautifully rich Spanish guitar on Steal Your Heart, the world rhythms permeate this album. Reach, which is probably most familiar from radio play, is unsurprisingly the most mainstream song here. While I don't care for a couple of the songs, many of the others spontaneously pop into my head frequently. Highly recommended.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Phenominal!, March 14, 2001
By far, this is probably the best Gloria Estefan CD. I've never heard such creativity and emotion on an album before. Each song is very deep, leaving you looking at your life and the relationships you have. "Destiny" speaks about changing your life and accepting your fate, while the ballads "I'm Not Giving You Up" "Steal Your Heart" "I Know You Too Well" and "The Heart Never Learns" speak about relationships and the effect it has on the people in it. Gloria's dance style comes through in "You'll Be Mine (Party Time) and "Higher." Gloria pens tribute to her daughter Emily in "Along Came You (A Song For Emily)" Let's not forget about the official theme for the 1996 Olympics and very inspiring "Reach." Although the rest of the songs are magnificant, the most heart-wrenching, emotional ballad is track 7, "Show Me The Way Back To Your Heart." I must say, this song ranks better than Gloria's classic ballads such as, "Anything For You" and "Here We Are." I was amazed when I heard this song. Her voice glides with the music, very passionate. The guitar solo in the middle is outstanding. Gloria's best ballad. All in all, this CD is phenominal...very deep, emotional and relaxing. If that wasn't enough, you also get a bonus CD-Extra when you load the CD into your PC. Pick it up, I GUARANTEE you, you will NOT be disappointed!
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