Customer Reviews

Guapa (W/Dvd) (Dig)

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

"El Viaje de Copperpot" is still my favorite album by La Oreja de Van Gogh, but "Guapa" is a close second. The band has a gift for making catchy, fun, and beautiful melodies - in other words, just great music. This album continues that tradition. The music is energetic and eclectic; you won't get bored, because it's just fun to listen to. I have been a fan since I heard "La Playa" for the first time, and am continually awed by how they are able to provide us with so many great tracks, one after another, even after 4 albums. Keep 'em coming, por favor!

One of the features that attracted me first to the music of LOVG was the deep lyrics coupled with unexpected, yet catchy melodies and rhythms. This album is not the exception and it will not disappoint you. From the inspiring ballad "Apareces Tu" to the grown-up, alternative sounding "Vuelve", the CD covers all the bases. As always, after listening to their album you feel like you've just returned from a first class journey into the mind of LOVG and Amaia's most sacred thoughts and feelings. Each song is well composed, and it's very evident that the band has taken its time to progress each composition from infancy to an euphony full of melodic and detailed arrangements. The lyrics are in perfect harmony with the music and the sequence of each song engulfs all your senses as exemplified in "Dulce Locura". Amaia Montero as always, is passionate in her interpretations.

Bottom line, the album is as good as they get. And if you're a LOVG fan, you're shamefully realizing that each project from them is slowly spoiling you with great artistry.

Buy it! I strongly recommend it.

Their best album yet. Nearly every song is instantly catchy, has lush orchestration, and could be a top ten single. Straightforward pop music has fallen out of fashion in the U.S. in favor of hip-hop and Dave Matthews derivatives. I highly recommend this album to any non-Spanish-speakers who miss pop-- La Oreja shows that it is alive and kicking elsewhere in the world. It is worth the extra couple of bucks to get the DVD extra, but only if you are already a big fan. The DVD is not by any means exciting, but it gives a very intimate and touching look at how LOVG albums are made and, thankfully for those of us who can't make out the Spanish lisp at all, is subtitled in English. The first feature is a "The Making of...", which is a videocamera documentary (it's really just clips, no narrative or anything) of the band holed up at their getaway to record the album. The second is band members talking about what each of the songs are about (Vuelve is about a mother who leaves her daughter to go work abroad-- don't the lyrics make a lot more sense to you now that you know?). The last is a group interview where they each say a little bit about the album.

Although not the same caliber as their previous release, La Oreja de Van Gogh will certainly not disappoint as they continue their worldwide success with their fourth release "Guapa". Amaia's passionate 'entrega' or surrender to her skill is evident. This album contains many clever, eclectic new tunes that are sure to win the hearts of the Latin and Spanish-speaking world. La Oreja continues to experiment with lyrics and genres that bring a new set of catchy tunes that climax into joyful melodies and that are bound to hit the charts. To top that, they package their CD with a bonus DVD of how their artistic genius comes about, the making of this album

At first I was a bit apprehensive with the album thinking that maybe they should have let their innovative music season a bit more, but then it is evident that their ingenious and light spirited compositions are too contagious to let them season any more. If I would ask anything from La Oreja, is for them to implement more bass to their songs.

My favorites are in this order:

1)Apareces Tu - A beautiful romantic rock ballad that begins with an asian sounding intro and with exciting transitions.

2)Mi vida sin ti - a romantic ballad with 'bolero' style dramatic lyrics which progresses, develops and chameleons into an exciting disco/pop extravaganza.

3)Muñeca de trapo - this commercial hit has already peaked to the top 20 in the Latin charts, melodic and fun

4)Perdida - this song slowly progresses into a vibrant orchestration that climaxes at the last part of the song to the words 'sin ti, no sé vivir'

5)Dulce Locura - beautiful piano intro and a catchy chorus

6)Cuantos cuentos cuento - is an interesting 'ranchera' style song in the spirit of regional Mexican classics. I could picture a Rocia Durcal singing this one.

I loved this album very much.. the first single is awesome, sounds very rockish. The rest of the album is also very nice, it's kinda similar to their last album which is also very well put together.. I think all the oreja fans will like it.. And for those of you just getting into them it's a great way to be introduced to this great band. Love.

I think this album is fantastic. From the first sweet melody of Noche, until the very last note of the Cuando Cuentos Cuento (the hidden track), it's great. The silly little songs like V.O.S., the thought provoking songs like Vuelve, and the sweet songs like Apareces tu, are all there, and so is the LODVG signature sound. It didn't grab me as easily as "Lo que te conte mientras...", but after a few listens has easily become one of my favorite albums.

Amaia Montero's voice is soo cute :) This album is consistently upbeat Spanish pop. Think Gray's Anatomy soundtrack in Spanish, but better. There is nothing not to like. I did not give 5 stars because I reserve that for albums I consider truly outstanding, not just nice and fun.

Me encantan todos los discos de la Oreja de Van Gogh, pero es probable que Guapa sea la mejor de todos. Dulce Locura es la cancion mas bonita. Compralo!!!!

I love this CD and their previous one too. Love every single song. I listen to it almost everyday.

First, know that all songs on this album are very good or excellent! And if you haven't heard LODVG before, you will be ecstatic if you love great, happy pop full of melodies and sweetness.

If "Lo Que Te Conte Mientras Te Hacias La Dormida" (LQTCMTHLD) had not existed, this album would sound fresh to me, and perhaps almost as good. But there was the predecessor. Fortunately for those of us, who like me, adored "Lo Que Te Conte Mientras Te Hacias La Dormida", and very unfortunately for those who did not, because they will probably not enjoy this album either. The melodies, production, and arrangements are too similar to LQTCMTHLD.

Take "Diez Centimetros de Ti". A great song, but it sounds like a mixture of three songs from LQTCMTHLD: "20 de Enero", "Un Mundo Mejor", and "Deseos de Cosas Imposibles".

Take "Irreversible". It sounds, in many ways, like a copy of "Rosas". The melodies again are too similar. Even the way the chorus voices are used is similar to "Rosas".

The similarity in melodies from not only "Lo Que Te Conte Mientras Te Hacias La Dormida", but also from prior LODVG albums, has prevented me from enjoying this album for a long time. When I first heard it, I thought........WOW it is going to probably be as good as "Lo Que Te Conte Mientras Te Hacias La Dormida", but the magic lasted just a few days, and the songs started to sound old pretty soon.

With the LODVG's talent, I feel like they could have written a bit more sophisticated material this time. Yes, it's as fun as ever, but how long can you chew a piece of bubble gum?

Lyrically I have to say that all the songs are great.

THERE ARE TWO IMPECCABLE TRACKS that stand out and managed to come out original, both lyrically and melodically:

"Escapar" and "Mu'eca de Trapo"

Both songs' melodies are above average and incredibly intense, exciting, and beautifully original.