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Entre El Cielo Y El Suelo (Reis)

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Mecano was a Spanish group that set a trend for Latin pop. It likened its sensibilities to the kind of rock/pop that was most famous in the United States and in Britain. Not quite New Wave, it was a synth heavy, intricately weaved song structure and featuring a quintissential girl lead singer, which at around 1982 when their first album came out was a main cup of tea.

Entre El Cielo Y El Suelo (In Between Heaven And The Floor) is the group's fourth and finest studio record. Released in 1986, it perfects all the aspects that made Mecano great in the first place and pushed the envelope in terms of songwriting, aesthetics, and harmonics. Their first CD was a fresh sounding concoction, featuring the band's signature songs, amid other more uneven songs whose fault was more of a lyrical immaturity than anything else. The next couple of Mecano records delved into this immaturity. They wanted to experiment within the boundaries of commercial pop and did so but in a very flawed matter.

There was an enormous transition between their third CD Ya Viene El Sol in 1984 and this classic that is unexplained for. Perhaps the reason for this was because one of the Cano brothers (Jose Maria) started contributing regular compositions and he proved to be unequivocally the better songwriter of the two brothers. Also the production is more assured and this record boasts a new batch of Mecano classics, such as Hijo De La Luna, perhaps the finest song in the group's catalog. There is not a single weak track in the record. It's a mesmerizing case of pitch perfect inspiration that elevated the status of a group that was starting to remain purely a cult hit. Entre El Suelo Y El Cielo amplifies them as the finest Latin pop group of the 1980s. The spectrum was theirs and theirs alone.

Unfortunately, this edition of this record omits two songs from the original track listing, which is composed of twelve songs, not ten. If you can get a hold of the complete record, you get "Las Cosas Pares" and "Te Busque."

Classic tracks: Ay Que Pesado, Hijo De La Luna, Me Cuesta Tanto Olvidarte, No Es Serio Este Cementerio and Cruz De Navajas

I don't speak Spanish. The only reason I ever heard this CD, or know the gist of some of the songs is because of my Mexican girlfriend. Although at first I thought some songs were a bit cheesy sounding (I had only the music to go on), the tunes grew on me FAST and I realized (after getting clued in to some of the lyrics) that what I perceived as cheese was inventiveness, confidence, and attitude. Though I still can't understand the words, in my opinion this album stands up with ANY pop album of the mid-late 80's/early 90's no question. Any true fan of pop is doing themselves a disservice to overlook this album.

This CD is the stuff that Mecano fanaticism is made of. There isn't a bad song on the album, which was recorded at the height of the group's fame in Spain and all over the Spanish-speaking world. Worth the purchase even it's only to have the amazing "Me Cuesta tanto olvidarte". Awesome and moving.

The local Spanish radio statin played Mecano's "Cruz de Navaja," a song that showcased the vocalist's pristine voice and the band's versitle musical ability. The lyrics of all Mecano's songs are truly poetic and capture with great precision sundry emotions of life's experiences. The audio quality of the vinyl album was disappointing; however, the cd mfg. in Spain by Ariola proved to be a far supperior listening experience. This album peaked my interest in the group, so-mcuh-so, that I have purchased other Mecano albums. They too have been quite impressive. Currently, I appreciate various albums that Ana Torroja has recorded as a soloist. Her songs, lyrics and vocals are no less beautiful or refreshing than her preformances with Mecano. "Entre El Cielo Y El Suelo" provides great listening pleasure and thought provoking lyrics that awakens an energized curiosity in the listener each time songs or the entire album is played

If you have listened Mecano music this is a CD that you must have. Only with Hijo de la Luna and cruz de Navajas this is a worth CD. Hijo de la Luna,(moon's son) a beatiful song about a legend of the moon, one of the greatest songs in Spanish ever made, Cruz de Navajas, a pretty song about an ordinary life in Spain, Me Cuesta tanto Olvidarte (It's so difficult to forget you), the summit of love. A great CD.

MECANO is simply the greatest spanish pop band ever. Unfortunately, many people around the world will miss this great music because of the language. But everyone should listen, at least once, to this album. "Entre el cielo y el suelo" is the album that proved Mecano's evolution. It's the album that opened the doors for Latin America. It's also the album that released more than 7 #1's. 12 masterpieces, with highlights as "Hijo de la luna", "Cruz de navajas", 12 stories that changed my life forever... This is a powerful album, that captured the sound of the spanish 80's pop.

"Entre el Cielo y el El Suelo" is, by far, the best album ever recorded. It has all an album needs: feeling, excellent lyrics and never-to-be-forgotten-once-is-listened tunes. Mecano redefines music as we know it with this album. "Hijo de la Luna" and "Me Cuesta Tanto Olvidarte" are truly masterpieces.

There are no words to describe the sheer brilliance of this record. The opener "ay,que pesado" showcases the band's mellow pop style perfectly as it features a fine display of Ana Torrojas beautiful voice and a sweet combination of bass,piano and guitar. The most famous song on this is "hijo de la luna" which is a haunting tune that would be a good background piece for a scary movie, as well this is a song used by figure skaters, it is one of the most deepest songs that you can imagine, and the lyrics are brilliant. My personal favrot song is "no tienes nada que perder" which features a beautiful chorus. "el cuerpo de esa chica" is used in commercials in mexico, and is a very catchy, danceable tune that parts remind me of the B52's, overall it is one of mecanos best. Also "angel","cruz de navajas" and "50 palabras..." are excellent. If you like Enya you will probably get into Mecano, if you like new age, I think you'd enjoy this also. This is without doubt one of the greatest pop records of all time!

A friend in Chile sent me this album. I was unprepared for and totally blown away by Ana Torroja's delicate vocals. Her voice is perfectly suited to the music. And the music is some of the very best I ever heard, from the haunting melody of Hijo de la Luna to the bouncy Las Cosas Pares to the woeful Me Cuesta Tanto Olvidarte. I don't speak Spanish, and my friend has translated only two of the songs for me, so I don't understand the lyrics beyond a few words and phrases, but you don't need to understand the words to love this album. Mecano has produced a work that transcends language!

Mecano was always a group I had heard coming from my parents, but I never took them that serious, considering I mainly listened to hiphop. On 1st listen, the melodies sounded very corny and ridiculous to me, but that changed in time.More than anything, the voice of vocalist Ana Torroja intrigued/soothed your mind to a point of great mystery. There was something about this album that just captivated you the more you listened to it. And though MECANO has broken up for several years now, and have put out many solid and great cds, this by far, is their best one. By the way, this is not the real album, since it lacks songs "Las Cosas Pares" and "Te Busque." Nevertheless, the album is a balanced depth that doesn't bore you with intended complexity. With each listen, the lyrics grow into relation into personal experiences.

1-ay que pesado-the hook is very catchy and the melody is very simple, which only enhances Ana's voice.The lyrics are incredible!
2-angel-the song sounds 2 mysterious at 1st listen, but the haunting vocals win u over, esp. with the incredible lyrics
3-hijo de la luna-one of the best songs on the album, it showcases outstanding storytelling ability, strong emotion and passion
4-50 palabras,60 palabras o 100-the melody is probably the simplest out of all the songs on the album, but is probably the deepest and most intriguing, due to awe-inspiring lyrics
5-me cuesta tanto olvidarte-probably the best song on the cd, which has been internationally recognized as 1 of the 100 greatest songs of all time, being expressed with such emotion that it can almost make you cry
6-no tienes nada que perder-the song is very difficult 2 interpret, but the chorus is incredible
7-las curvas de esa chica-this is probably the song I like the least, but is actually humorous and rhythmic to listen to
8-no es tan serio este cementerio-the lyrics are very chilling, but very deep, which go perfect with the vocals
9-cruz de navajas-this song is very insightful in2 relationships with its great storytelling and sensual rhythm.very good listen!
10-esta es la historia de un amor-very haunting and strange song. the lyrics are so simple that it's almost enigmatic. i still am trying to find what it's meaning is! but nevertheless, its a very good song

*I can say this cd has changed my life, given me insight.Perhaps that sounds subjective, but if you dont believe me, listen to it! I dont know if its safe to say that this album is 1 of the best ever (its up there though), but i can most definitely say its the greatest cd in spanish EVER! PERIOD.
If u dont speak or understand Spanish, id learn just to hear this cd. I dont have to lie, the proof is in the pudding.