Pies Descalzos [Import]

Shakira | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 20, 1996)
• Original Release Date: February 13, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Sony Bmg Europe
• ASIN: B000002E5J
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (100 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,197 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #85 in Music > World Music > South & Central America > Colombia

Customer Reviews

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shakira's best., April 8, 2003

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Javier Lopez (Peru) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pies Descalzos (Audio CD)

I love this album, I think I've heard it like 1,000 times or more. I bought it back in 1996 when Shakira wasn't know and I felt the album very acustic and simple but full of love, with lots of interest and feeling.
Now after 7 years I have Shakira's whole discography and any of her other albums haven't reach the quality of this one. Ok I know that now she sales millions of cd's and all that but this one is her best and anybody who knows her from back then will share the same opinion.
This album features her first hits like: "Estoy aqui", "Antologia", "Un poco de amor", "Quiero", "Pies descalzos", "Donde estas corazon" and "Se quiere se mata". Each one of the singles became a hit.
If someone doesn't know her from back then won't feel the change on her as a person. She used to be a lovely person but know she's serious and her feet are not any longer on the ground.
I highly recommend this album it's beautiful. It's her best without doubt.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Es un disco increíble; imperdible., October 26, 1998

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JULIO QUINTANILLA ([e-mail]) (LA PAZ, BOLIVIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pies Descalzos (Audio CD)

Shakira es definitivamente una de las mejores, y me animo a decir que la mejor artista femenina en su genero. Su muúsica es atrapante e intensa, y sus letras son increíblemente profundas. Tiene canciones rockeras y tambien baladas, que estan muy bien elaboradas. Esta artista, a pesar de su juventud, ha demostrado un gran profesionalismo con este disco, y tambien se ve que es una persona que sabe expresar muy bien sus sentimientos. Este es un disco que contiene canciones como "estoy aqui", "un poco de amor", "pies descalzos, sueños blancos", "se quiere, se mata", que no pueden dejar de escucharse. Si eres un fan de la música rock-pop, este es un album que no puedes dejar pasar. Definitivamente se va a convertir en uno de los clásicos de la música en español de los noventas.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great introduction to the (now) legendary Shakira..., August 31, 2005

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D. Pawl "Dani" (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pies Descalzos (Audio CD)

It is hard to believe that Shakira was only eighteen years old, when she released the brilliant, underrated "Pies Descalzos." (Translation: Barefeet) We hear the wailing, expressive purring and beautiful instrumentals we have come to recognize as hallmarks of Shakira's versatility and innovation as a performer.

"Pies Descalzos" presents her range as both a rockera and a balladeer. The album kicks off on a high note, with the wistful and infectious "Estoy Aqui." This is probably one of her most popular early hits. It has a combination of heartwrenching lyrics (longing for the lover who isn't coming back) and a totally wonderful, high energy rhythm section. I believe this song was also featured on Shakira's "MTV Unplugged" album. "Antologia," the next track, is beautiful, stirring and very sensual. As far as ballads go, it reaches new levels with its smooth, slow guitar strums and Shakira's soaring voice.

Overall, the range of sounds, rhythms and flavors is diverse and compelling here. Shakira even dabbles in reggae "lite" with "Poco de Amor." Though, it might not be for all tastes, it is definitely fun and reflects her youthful exhuberance and boundless energy. The subject matter featured in the album is not restricted to the topic of love, alone. In fact, the last track, "Se Quiere...Se Mata" takes on the subject of abortion.

This is a great album, and, even though this doesn't even begin to cap off the potential to come, in the career of this remarkable singer, you get a real sense of her genius, her natural poetry and the great joy and passion Shakira has for her music.