El Amor de Mi Tierra

Carlos Vives

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 19, 1999)
• Original Release Date: October 19, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: EMI Latin
• ASIN: B00001OH9X
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,051 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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  #9 in	Music > Latin Music > Tropical > Vallenato
  #34 in	Music > World Music > Compilations > South & Central America > Colombia
  #39 in	Music > World Music > South & Central America > Colombia

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Colombian singer Carlos Vives continues his exploration of the sounds of his homeland on El Amor de Mi Tierra, a lush collection that also includes rumba, cumbia, and Caribbean rhythms anchored by an earthy, folksy flavor. Vives, a former television actor, polishes it with a glowing pop sheen, thanks to solid production from Latin-music mogul Emilio Estefan. The pair work wonderfully together on tracks such as "Tu Amor Eterno," "El Cante," "La Receta," and especially "Fruta Fresca," a desperately romantic moment that has become Vives's biggest radio hit. Vocally, Vives keeps his delivery suitably grounded, working within the infectious rhythms of the music instead of fighting against it or struggling to remain on top. It makes for a consistently engaging, refreshingly uncomplicated musical experience. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Yet, January 7, 2000

By	Lina A. Garcia (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This is an incredible album. Carlos Vives has really matured through the last couple of years. A different rythm from Tengo Fe, which was more classical, I believe with this two albums Carlos Vives has finally found his path. This album is a mix of Vallenato, Cumbia, and inland beats, that rock you. I recommend El Amor de mi Tierra, Fruta Fresca and 19 de Noviembre. As an excellent and innovative performance of one of Colombia's most beatiful songs, La Piragua was masterfully performed.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I've found another gem in latin music, March 14, 2000

By	Erika (Wilton, CT) - See all my reviews

This album is absolutely fantastic! I heard Fruta Fresca on the radio and spent the next 4 months trying to find out the title and artist. Finally I found out and ordered the album, slightly wary that maybe Fruta Fresca was a one-hit wonder... I couldn't be happier to be wrong. Carlos Vives is a brilliant artist. Each song makes your hips start moving without you realizing it and the energy in the music is utterly contagious. There is not a single bad song on the entire album! I'm as excited as when I first heard of Shakira and Marc Anthony.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Folk / Rock en Castellano, March 31, 2000

By	linda c kenny (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

I first heard Carlos Vives when a friend gave me "La Gota Fria". That is a great CD with musica tipica flavor from Colombia. It was something new for me because Vives brought a fresh interpretation with a great beat to the songs, but remained faithful to the traditional instruments and sounds. "El amor de mi Tierra" takes the concept a step further. I can hear more of the artist's own style yet the folk influence is there. I loved it, it's a fresh and different sound and I hope the Spanish radio stations will give it a lot of airtime. Music is so diverse from one Spanish speaking country to another, this CD is a great addition to any collection. Vives has great love and respect for his country's musical traditions yet I think his style can appeal to an international audience.