A Medio Vivir

Ricky Martin

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 8, 1995)
• Original Release Date: September 12, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony International
• ASIN: B000002E0T
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #91,940 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
A Medio Vivir is Ricky Martin's stylistic leap from the swoony crooning of Me Amaras toward Top 40 stardom. While still an essentially romantic recording, this collection dips into rock, gospel, and Latin soul, forming the foundation of the artist's meteoric rise on the charts. Beginning with the sound of ocean waves, A Media Vivir gets going strong with the wailing sax, chorded piano, and gospel-choir backing on the superlative title cut through to the electrified rock of "Bombom de Azucar." Martin's vocals by this point have become more expressive, bombastic, and, handily, manly--the mother of all romance languages catching in his throat in a strangely appealing fashion. Adventurous in its genre hopping, Vivir is uneven, but a welcome departure and expansion from his days of Menudo and languid Latin love songs and a harbinger of what's to come. And if Martin busting a move in the midst of a ring of fire on national television is the listener's speed, then A Media Vivir in all its ragged enthusiasm is just the thing. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Latin pop from Ricky Martin, April 27, 2001

By	Michael J. Mazza (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

I consider "A Medio Vivir" to be one of Ricky Martin's two best CDs (the other one being the superb "Vuelve"). This CD of Latin pop contains many well-crafted songs, all performed with skill and enthusiasm by the versatile Martin. He can play it smooth or belt it out like a true male diva--whatever the song calls for. All of the lyrics are in Spanish.

As a whole, the songs on "A Medio Vivir" are a diverse bunch. "Corazon" has a disco feel, and "Revolucion" has an edgier rock sound. "Bombom de Azucar" has delightfully playful rhythms and lyrics. "Maria" is the most obviously Latin of the songs, with its strongly percussive instrumentation and overall tropical flavor. Ricky's performances are especially strong on the emotional ballads: "Volveras," "Te Extrano," and "Fuego de Noche."

"A Medio Vivir" is an essential disc for fans of Latin pop. And those who are only familiar with Ricky's English-language work should definitely check out this disc. His energy transcends language barriers.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Mesmerizing, January 19, 2000

By	christina crites (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This album was the first all foreign language one that I have purchased. I had listened to his English debut and then saw Ricky Martin in concert. After that, I was hooked. I went on-line and found out all of his solo albums. Since I live in a very small Kentucky town, it's hard for me to find his c/d's, and A Medio Vivir was the only one they had. I was a little nervous before putting it in but after it was over I was left with a feeling of peace and happines. With beautiful ballads like Fuego De Noche, Nieve De Dia, Te Extrano, Te Olvido, Te Amo, and Como Decirte Adios, this album is one that good to take with you when you just want to relax in the bubble-bath filled tub. But it also has some very impressive faster songs as well such as Maria, Corazon, Revolucion, and my personal favourite, Donde Estaras. There is not a track on this c/d that isn't well worth listening to. Ricky's voice soars like no other male vocalist out there, and I personally enjoy this album much more than his English one because to me, his voice conveyes much more feeling in it than in the English debut. I highly recommend to anyone of good musical taste Ricky Martin's A Medio Vivir

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KEEPS GETTING BETTER, November 15, 1999

By A Customer

I along with millions of others first discovered Ricky Martin after his sensational Grammy performance. I bought Ricky Martin'99 (Livin La Vida Loca) and loved it. I then bought his next earlier CD "Vuelve" and loved it even more. Still working backwards I bought this CD and I have to say it's as good as Vuelve, possibly better. There's really something for everyone on this disc, the ballads are very touching. Bombon de Azucar is pure cheese but I LOVE IT THE MOST! This is definitely a keeper, GO RICKY GO!