Mexico en la Piel

Luis Miguel | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 9, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warner Music Latina
• ASIN: B000667GFK
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,393 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #52 in Music > World Music > Caribbean & Cuba > Cuba > Bolero
  • #71 in Music > Latin Music > Regional Mexican > Tejano

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Glorious vocals and impeccable production make Mexico en la Piel one of the best moments in superstar Luis Miguel's already-illustrious career. The album of mariachi classics is superb from start to finish, thanks in large part to the accompaniment of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. Miguel's previous albums of bolero classics were polished, if predictably safe, affairs. His albums of original tunes (Aries, Amarte es un Placer, 33) were less successful, often relying on dated arrangements that made him sound hopelessly out of touch with modern music. Mexico en la Piel, however, is a revelation. It honors past musical traditions via smart, classy song selections and still bristles with immediacy and edge. Miguel's immense success could have easily found him resting on his laurels. Instead, he has delivered an often-thrilling collection that should appease old and new fans of any age. --Joey Guerra

Product Description

Warner Music Latina is proud to present, one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Luis Miguel's new album entitled Mexico en la piel. This album contains 13 classic Mariachi songs; guaranteed to capture the hearts of the millions of Luis Miguel fans throughout the world. Without a doubt, this production is one of the artist's most creative and musically embarked.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars El Sol de Mexico does it again!!, November 9, 2004

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Alonso (Chihuahua, Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mexico en la Piel (Audio CD)

I'm amazed at how "el sol" can still sing his heart out in every single song in the album! Being his first mariachi album, it came out as everyone expected it...EXCELLENT. "Entrega Total", "Un mundo raro", "Cielo Rojo" being my personal favs! Way to go LM!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The more I listen the more I like LM, January 18, 2005

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Emmanuel "bart" (Guadalajara, Méx /Dublin, Ire) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mexico en la Piel (Audio CD)

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First and foremost, Luis Miguel is mexican, raised in México, formed as an artist in México, mexican by own choice also.

I never really appreciated LM's music until I listened his boleros from Agustin Lara, Manzanero, Jose Alfredo, although I always knew his voice is absolutely powerful and unique, but with this one the more I listen the more I like his deeds.....

Luis Miguel has no "boricuan" roots , in that case he could have more italian or spanish roots, but Luis Miguel was born in P. Rico by accident and never lived or wanted to live there....

Now, going back to my review, This álbum is a total masterpiece, performing songs from the best mexican composer like "Un Mundo Raro" and "Paloma Querida" From Jose A. Jimenez (another true mexican), or "Que Seas Feliz" from 'the great' Consuelo Velázquez (mexican) among Many others this álbum takes Luis Miguel to a higher level. From pop singer to Bolero singer and now A true legend that will remain in México's heart for good. On behalf the mexican people from Guadalajara, Congratulations .....Cheers Luis Miguel!! and keep up your style , not too much talking and a lot of singing!!! From your countryman fellows.

To the person who wrote the review about "Boricuan Roots" the álbum title says "Mexico In The Skin" that means roots are 'mexican roots' and there will never be even a "Puerto Rico In My Documents" absolutely never. On your comment saying "this album proves that LM is a very versatile artist" cut it off please , as any mexican, or any Latin american with a bit of cultural aknowledge would know, "La música ranchera" is one of the most beautiful styles, rythms and ways of expression in America, amongst Tango, Bolero, Casino (a.k.a. Salsa) etc. This album only proves Luis Miguel as a mexican paying tribute to his culture, to the great mexican music scene confirming Luis Miguel has an exquisite taste on the songs he will sing next, with which he finally got to this sort of music and the high level his voice demands.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!, December 20, 2004

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Laura Diaz (Bellevue, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mexico en la Piel (Audio CD)

Being from Mexico City I have to say that this CD is an excellent representation of the beautiful and incomparable mariachi music. Most of the songs are classical Mariachi songs that you will hear everywhere in Mexico. Luis Miguel puts his whole soul in each and every one of the songs. Also the arrangements are really good and the whole CD sounds so cheerful and refreshing that you will want to hear it again and again!