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Nuestra Casa a La Izquierda Del Tiempo

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With all due respects for the original singer (Amaia Montero), these are newer versions with an unique different twist by new singer Leire Martínez. I love both. No one is better than the other. They are completely different and each deserve their respect. In terms of Music arrangement, these new recording put these classics to the next level. Amaia made them classics, Leire made sure they will still be...! Even El Ultimo Vals and Jueves sound different!!! Ten stars!!!

If there ever was an album that serves as a showcase for a singer's vocal talents, this is it!

All new recordings of past hits and new material. Done with a combination of acoustic flair and symphonic sounds. Totally new, totally different stylistically than previous LOVG cds. It serves as a great way to showcase the wonderful vocal talents of Leire Martinez. With A las Cinco en el Astoria, as good as Leire's performance was, it kind of seemed out of place given the context of LOVG. One couldn't help but feel a split loyalty between the group and Amaia Montero. As if any replacement singer was a "second stringer." But, with this effort, Leire Martinez has, in my opinion, taken prominance as THE lead singer for LOVG. As much as I like Amaia Montero and her unique and quirky vocals, I have to say I appreciate Leire's vocals even more. She's NOT a replacement vocalist any more. She's made LOVG over and given it her own sound and created something totally NEW and DIFFERENT. It's not the same group with a new singer, it's now a totally NEW GROUP!

If you don't like full, deep, rich sound and don't appreciate the liberal use of strings and orchestral arrangements, you probably won't much like this album. But if you DO, your ears are in for a treat. I'm listening to the album again as I write this and it's giving me goose bumps and sending chills down my spine. Hauntingly powerful musical arrangements and moving vocals. The new versions of ROSAS and MUNECA DE TRAPO are fantastic. Dangerous territory to re-record "classics", but these are like night and day. Same songs, but completely different interpretations. You can't say they're "better" or "worse", they're just NEW and DIFFERENT. It would be like comparing apples and oranges! The Amaia versions are much more "pop" oriented, the Leire versions are deeper and richer. Apples and Oranges. I like them BOTH! But, simply put, Leire Martinez has stamped her own imprint on LOVG.

PUEDES CONTAR CONTIGO is a standout track. Booklet includes lyrics. Disc also contains computer/on-line applications, but I'm kind of gun shy about Sony's "enhanced" CD after their original ones were loaded with tracking cookies! So I haven't tried that part of the disc. It says it gives you behind the scenes access to the recording sessions, exclusive photos, exclusive interviews and more. But, again, I didn't try it, so I don't know what the content is exactly.

FIVE STARS for NUESTRA CASA A LA IZQUIERDA DEL TIEMPO. New life breathed into an older group by Leire Martinez.

This album is amazing. It's the bands greatest hits but with the new vocals by Leire. She has done an amazing job not only matching but surpassing the old singer's vocal work. What's more is that this is not a compilation album but rather a REMAKE! In this case the remake doesn't just consist of a new and improved voice but also of a symphony orchestra. It's Disney classical music meets LODVG.

You will not be disapointed.

I like the CD, but I don't like when another person sings the songs from another singer. Sounds differently weird, awkward. Is it better? I don't think so. It's OK.

LOVG has become one of my favorite bands. Nuestra casa a la izquierda del tiempo stands out for its softer take on earlier releases as well as some great new songs, backed up by a symphony orchestra on some of the tracks. There has been some controversy about the new vocalist, Leire, and some do not like her as well as Amaia. However, I really appreciate her vocal quality.

I'm a fan of Amaia Montero (with and without Van Gogh) and enjoyed her solo effort. I am also a fan of Leire Martínez and truly enjoyed A Las Cinco En El Astoria; her debut with Van Gogh. So this is NOT an Amaia vs. Leire review.
LB and I would agree that this is decent album but also quite weird. I have no objection to "singer B" re-recording some of "singer A"'s songs. After all they are Van Gogh's, not Amaia's. I suppose the band may want to introduce and accustom the fans to the new sound. It is the voice you will hear doing "the old classics" when the bad tours - so get used to it.
But as I said this not about voices. There seems to be a deliberate attempt on the part of the band to give them a more acoustic or symphonic sound. This has changed the entire tempo and energy of the music; not for the better IMHO.

Though I still feel a little nostalgic for Amaia's vocals every once in a while, I have a new appreciation for Leire's voice. These tracks are some of LOVG's absolute greatest and I love Amaia's interpretation of them. So you can imagine my feeling of being torn between the old versions and these remade ones. But the symphonic orchestra's accompaniment of the songs are fresh and breathtaking. Leire's voice is beautiful on the Basque children's song "Loa Loa." The remakes for "Jueves," "Muñeca de Trapo," "Deseos de Cosas Imposibles," and "Puedes Contar Conmigo" are my favorites. If you are a La Oreja de Van Gogh fan, order this album now.

Las canciones están muy lindas y suenan mejor que las originales. Al principio Leire no te gusta pero es cuestion de acostumbrarte. Me encanto la cancion Jueves es mucho mejor que la original!!!