Customer Reviews

Valio La Pena (Jewl)

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

O.K., I don't know anything about Salsa. I saw Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez on the Grammy's and thought their balad was beautiful. It's the first time I have liked anything Jennifer Lopez has sung. I decided to buy the CD, and the clerk brought me the Salsa version, little did I know. Whoa! I can't understand a word of Spanish, but for the last three days, I have been driving my long commutes with this CD blaring on my stereo. It's done a lot to make driving a couple hours a day more enjoyable. I have become a Salsa fan. Now, if I could only dance...

It took a while for me to buy this cd, but just kept hearing more and more songs from this cd on the radio and they were all great! My faves are "Se esfuma tu amor" and "valio la pena", but must say...this is probably Marc's best salsa release!

When it comes to Marc Anthony, he is truly a living legend and a shining example of true Nuyoriquen salsa. Combine this with the magic touch of Sergio George's production style on several numbers and the wonderful supporting musicians and this is an unbeatable combination.

I was glad to see that "Escapemonos" was re-recorded as a salsa version with JLo--far more catchy and well-produced. I found myself dancing in the music store. "Tu Amor Me Hace Bien," "Volando Entre Tus Brazos," "Amigo" and "Se Esfuma Tu Amor" were definitely danceable and "Ahora Quien" was so much better as a salsa song than a pop ballad. My favorite song was "Lamento Borincano" which was done in the traditional folk style. It sounded beautiful, and though it was similar to "Preciosa" from his earlier album, it was still beautiful to listen and full of soul.

Well, I have to start of by saying that, like many other salseros, I'm not a fan of Spanish Pop. Me cansé de escuchar cantantes de Salsa o Merengue cambiar a la música pop. So I didn't bother to listen to Amar Sin Mentiras. That being the case I didn't mind that this CD was just a remix of the pop songs on that CD (If you have listened to or purchased Amar Sin Mentiras this might bother you though). Valió La Pena is good Salsa. It's not quite on the level of Todo A Su Tiempo or Contra La Corriente, but it's good Salsa just the same. The title track, "Valió La Pena," has a good hard hitting up tempo beat. I also particularly like "Ahora Quien." As per his usual Sergio George (the musical producer of the album) provides great musical arrangements. I definetely recommend this album to fans of Marc Anthony's Salsa music.

Let me first say I was one of many that didn't like the POP cd. We have enough Latin Pop singers. This cd on the other hand is as good as my mom's rice and beans on the holidays"!!! I like all the songs, but #3 "ahora quien", #6 "amigo" and #8 "lamento brincano" really stand out. Marc, if you read this, understand that you are this generations Frankie Ruiz, Eddie Santiago, Tito Nieves, etc. Stick with what you know SALSA!!!(your acting is not so bad either)

valio la pena esperar por este cd aunque sea el remix en salsa del disco amar sin mentiras, lo unico que no me gusto fue que incluyo la cancion con jennifer lopez que es bastante mala en pop y en salsa anyway me gusta tanto el cd que me quede con las ganas cuando llegas a la ultima cancion te quedas esperando por mas (cancion favorita valio la pena)

Marc Anthony is excellent as always. The only reason I didn't give this five stars is that I was disappointed to find out that the album contains "salsa" versions of the songs played on the radio such as Ahora Quien. The version I heard on the radio is more of a ballad style as is Tu Amor me Hace Bien. Since I prefer the slower versions there was a bit of a disappointment for me since I still have to buy the slower versions. Other than that I love the album.

You know, I was so excited to finally get another salsa album from Marc, and then I find out that it's just salsa remixes of stuff on his Amar Sin Mentiras album. I was really dissappointed! You wait all this time, hoping for something completely new and different, and its just a bunch of remixes of things I've already heard! What a letdown. Even so, it's not a complete letdown. I've accepted what he's given us, and I do like what I hear. The music is great, I've been listening to it all the time, especially Tu Amor Me Hace Bien, Valio la Pena, and Lamento Borincano. It's just the principle! I say he owes us another brand new ORIGINAL salsa album!

This is a very good album, and although there are only 8 tracks, it is worth the money!! I have to say it not his best album, but definetly in the top 5 and we even get a shout out to Lola(Jennifer Lopez), so you don't want to sleep on this one!!

As a Marc Anthony fan, I have long awaited this salsa version of his spanish pop album Amar Sin Mentiras. He didn't disappoint. I skipped out on his pop album because I felt that pop is not his strength. With Valio la Pena, Marc Anthony showcases why he's the current king of salsa. Plus, his rendition of Lamento Borincano is the best I've heard in a long time and it is not one to miss!