Nueva Era [Import]

Amistades Peligrosas | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 15, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI
• ASIN: B00005070Y
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #652,837 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Nueva Era

2. Nada Que Perder

3. Más Circo y Más Pan

4. O Pala O Escuela

5. Mar Como el Mar

6. Haberlas Hailas

7. Quítame Este Velo

8. Menina das Favelas

9. Los Restos de Santiago

10. Aïcha (Aïcha 2)

11. Apunta Dispara

12. Nueva Era II

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yet another great album by Amistades, June 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Nueva Era (Audio CD)

Rumor has it that this great duo will no longer be recording any new musical material. If this is true then it will be sad to see this happen. You see, this duo released their first album in the early 90's but it wasn't until the mid 90's that I discovered their music. After hearing their first cd "Relatos de Una Intriga," I was mesmerized. And afterwards I quickly went out to purchase their second and third albums, "La Ultima Tentacion" and "La Profecia," respectively. Now this latest, but hopefully not their final album has come to make part of "Amistades Peligrosas'" masterpieces. This album is composed of several different types of music: pop, polka, balads and new age. Probably this is why this album is named "Nueva Era." As if this spectacular music isn't great enough to make this an enjoyable cd, then we must also consider the lyrics. They are beautifully written, powerful yet at times moving. The lyrics range from different situations in life, which has been a trademark for "Amistades Peligrosas." As usual the religious themes are always present such as in "Apunta Dispara" which tells of mankind going to war only to feel abandoned by their "almighty savior, god." Then there is "Mas Circo y Mas Pan" which tells of how politicians cheat civilians, rob, and discriminate against foreigners. "Menina das Favelas" tells of a young servant girl that has never known what being a kid is about, she lives only to serve royalty. Finally there is "Quitame este Velo" which refers to women in the Middle East that must keep their bodies covered at all times, and their plea to feel free to be able to show their faces to the world. However, I am only giving my opinion and it would be best for those interested in different types of music to find out. Words are not enought to describe "Amistades Peligrosas" and their masterpieces, surely "Nueva Era" completes the circle of "Amistades Peligrosas'" great but underappreciated careers. Hopefully this duo's demise is only rumor and hopefully they may surprise us yet again with another masterpiece.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Achieving maturity and a delicious beat, September 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Nueva Era (Audio CD)

One of the most popular bands to come out of Spain during the 90s, "Amistades peligrosas" achieves in this record a new level of musical maturity. With rythms and sounds clearly influenced by north African and arabic music, this work takes the band into the realm of Religion, Spiritualism and some other Universal themes that had been absent from their previous productions. For anyone who's into World Music with a jazzy twist, or for those diehard fans, this is certainly Amistades Peligrosas best album ever.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amistades Peligrosas: A band under rated, June 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Nueva Era (Audio CD)

I first heard Amistades Peligrosas in Ecuador. I first heard "Me Quedare Solo". I loved it. I was sure to buy their first cd just for that song. I noticed that they had a new cd, but I was skeptical on buying it just because I hadn't heard much of it. Months later, I spotted the cd on sale for half price and I decided to buy it on chance. Boy, did I get a deal! As soon as I listened to it, I was hooked. It wasn't long before I put their other cd, "La Profecia" back in the case and back on the shelf. In fact, once I was traveling with my sister and I convinced her to put on this cd, she didn't want to because she doesn't speak spanish. After the cd finished, she said, "we can listen to it again if you want to!" I love the intro song to the cd, it reminded me of Enigma. Also, if you like the sound of bag pipes you'll love this album. Many of the songs are faster beat, and I love their slower songs too. I was very impressed with their work. Buy this cd!