Customer Reviews

Esperanza II

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The music is very melodic and intense in places. At work I'll have my headphones on and I can't not "move" to it. It sounds like a flamenco, gypsy, new age fusion. It really brings me up, much like some of Marc Antoine's faster numbers do. Has some really great, solid rhythm underneath, with complex guitar pieces on top, some mideast influences (Esta Noche). Rio is a favorite of mine.

Carlos Villalobosis a true master when it comes to blending traditional influences with modern beats. His guitar performance is solid and the melodies enchanting. I hope this will not be the last Esperanza record.

This music strikes the balance I like between catchy drum-machine rhythms and good, solid, driving melodic hooks. Not too light and "pop" sounding, but not dull. Most songs are basically jazzed up flamenco, and some have what strikes me as a middle-eastern flavor. I can't fully compare it to the first album by this artist because I've not heard the whole of the first, but based on the snips available for listening here at Amazon, I'd say this album is a bit faster and funkier than the last. If you like this stuff, check out Jesse Cook.

I bought this album last week and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I like this type of music but have had difficulty finding albums with all the tracks listenable i.e. maybe one or two tracks are good but the rest is just trash. This album has NO bad tracks at all. It's the only one I carry in my vehicle. Well worth it...

Other reviews are correct in that this album has a different sound. Some may like it better than Esperanza I, but I do not. I suppose it comes down to personal taste & style, as I think in terms of musical quality, both are very good.

I have owned Esperanza II since November 2001, and have seldom played anything else since. I listen to it in the car on the way to work, then bring it into work with me to pick myself up during drag time. I'm still not tired of listening to it. Esperanza II was a big hit as Christmas gifts. I've received nothing but rave reviews from everyone.
There's something for everyone here, no matter whether you're dancing, smooching, or just relaxing...this is the perfect complement to nearly anything you're doing.
Obviously...two great big thumbs up!

Just purchased this album and have to tell you I listen to it all the time, I absolutely love it. It is sooooooo difficult to sit still listening to that fab music. Only wish I could find out if they made any new cd's, anyone know if they did.......please share if so. Best cd I have ever listened to.

This a great CD. A real surpise. Its Flemenco with Funk..

I bought this as album as a recommendation from Amazon. I listened to the samples, I liked them and I bought the album. This is definitly a great album. The music is an amazing blend of flamenco and hip-hop and there are no vocals. It is one of the best I heard in long time. My best cuts from this album include: La Sombra, Mi Terra, Esta Nochle, Brande Nicole, Marina, Mysteriose amd Foreign affair.