Rock De Mi Pueblo

Carlos Vives | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 31, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: EMI Latin
• ASIN: B0002PUH10
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,134 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #9 in Music > Latin Music > Tropical > Vallenato
  • #30 in Music > Latin Music > Tropical > Cumbia
  • #30 in Music > World Music > South & Central America > Colombia

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Stellar Set from Colombia's Vives, September 11, 2004

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Jose R. Perez "Jose" (Yonkers, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rock De Mi Pueblo (Audio CD)

After thoroughly enjoying Carlos Vives' last tour-de-force "Dejame Entrar" I thought it would be impossible for the artist to match the integrity and musical genius the artist brough to that epic cycle. On "Rock de mi Pueblo" Vives delivers another set of free-style vallenato and pure anthems that combine refreshing melodies and catchy lyrics. I see this set as a continuation of the prior album - joyful and thoughtful at once, and deeply heartfelt. From the opening accordions that highlight "Comu Tu" - a number one track on Spanish radio at the moment - to the joyful "Gallito de Caramelo" and the album-capping "Duro", Vives sends a message to his people and all of his fans - he's here with something important to say and the words and music to say it with class, dignity and absolute fun. While some may complain the artist sticks to what he knows best and what he's delivered in the past, I see nothing wrong with that. If its true this album has a harder edge, that's fine too - all in all it adds up to a terrific set of melodies and lyrics that are sure to make you move your feet and enjoy. A terrific album from a true original.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars sounds the same, September 12, 2004

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mitzigg04 "mittzigg" (VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rock De Mi Pueblo (Audio CD)

I have all of Carlos' albums. I'd have to say I was probably expecting too much out of this one. Most of the songs sound too similar to past songs. I guess at a first try I was a bit bored. I do like Como tu and the fact that there is still some valleanto and rock. Interesting enough the play on words, rock de mi pueblo. Just an odd cultural observation!

Anyway, the cd did not sound as fresh to me as I hoped, but maybe that will just grow...?

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The concert is great too!, October 7, 2005

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H. Mortensen "Panhelga" (Panama City, Panama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rock De Mi Pueblo (Audio CD)

I live in Panama and two nights ago had the great pleasure of going to Carlos Vives' concert, on his "Rock de mi Pueblo" tour. If you have a chance to catch part of this tour, do so. His live act is marvelous, a great way to see him and all of his talented musicians in action. His love for Colombia and attachment to his musical roots are still strong and come across in every piece. This collection is not as traditional-sounding as his previous ones, but he's stretching and trying out new stuff, always with great musical talent and creativity. I just hope he doesn't stray too far from Colombia's beloved vallenato style and lose it in the process. I lived in Colombia in the 1990's, when his career was taking off, and to me, Carlos Vives IS Colombia. I hear him and I'm transported back to this most beautiful but badly maligned country. Que viva por siempre el amor de mi tierra!