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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Return to Rancheras, January 27, 2000
Mi Verdad is a very solid album. The songs have a great range -- and not all of it is traditional Mexican music, it's just arranged that way. He does throw in a cumbia for good measure, but as is Alex's way, when he's done with it, it sounds pretty Mejicano. For those who discovered Alex with Me Estoy Enamorando, it may be a little shocking to go deep into rancheras, but that is his forté. There really isn't a bad cut in this CD, and each song is uniquely different; and with each song, he manages to emote a different and engaging mood. Well worth the Grammy it was nominated for!Son pocos los artistas que manejan sacar disco tras disco con la qualidad de material de Alejandro Fernanadez. Este disco (CD) lo lleva otra vez a lo que Alex hace mejor, cantar rancheras. Con Me Estoy Enamorando, probo que puede usar esa voz espectacular en pop (muchisimo mejor que hasta Luis Miguel o el resto de los que cantan pop para las adolecentes), y cantar baladas romanticas que afecten los sensos de cualquiera! En Mi Verdad, repite ese mismo exito, pero con musica mas tradicional. Por ejemplo, yo quisiera casarme por solo oirlo cantarme A Una Seńora y que se referriera a mi. Sera dedicacion o quizas obsecion . . . no importa, ALEX RULES!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A beautiful return to form by Ranchera's most promising star, May 21, 1999
By A Customer
This album represents a return to the neo-Ranchera music that established Alejandro as the inheritor of his famous father Vicente's legacy. His prior effort, "Me Estoy Enamorado" was far too slick and "Romantico" for a lot of us old-fashioned mariachi-lovers (and just TOO mushy for muchachos) but did make him an international star and the hearthrob of young women globally. Now that he's a major player, he can do whatever he wants. It wouldn't suprise me to see him alternate semi-traditional CDs like this with more widely-appealing "pop" CDs. It's clear that he will always love and honor his Mexican roots. Traditional Ranchera is endangered, so it's good to see Alex don the traje charro again. Vicente remains "El Rey," but he is not a young man. With this beautiful new album, I have confidence that Alex will carry the torch with class. His is currently the most beautiful male voice in all Latin music...sorry, Ricky and Enrique fans. :)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tatoos Your Heart, December 15, 2000
Hay un dicho en Espanol/there is a saying in Spanish: La fruta no cay lejos del arbol/The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree. No more true words could fit in describing Alejandro Fernandez and his papa, Vicente Fernandez. Alejandro does a marvelous job interpreting rancheras, boleros y huapangoes. His father must be proud since he was the "king" interpreter of Mexicano rancheras of his generation. I love this CD because it has superb qualities of production, an excellent selection and array of music and an accompanying booklet with lyrics included. The musical accompanyment meshes perfectly with Alejandro's strong, perfectly annunciated, velvety vocals. Nothing is forced as the music flows effortlessly as if Alejandro and the musicians just got together for a session of beautiful music at the hacienda. Always in harmony, never straining in range, Alejandro's voice dominates but the fine musicianship invites a listen as well. There are no distractions or intrusions by solos, it is woven together perfectly. The mariachi sound only lends to the totality of the music. My favorite track is "Amante Torero" as Alejandro draws interesting analogies between love and the taurino world. The sensual imagery he conjures in this song is amazing, the artistry of the ruedo and the love of a woman are seemingly unlike but he creates a perfect picture. He concludes the song by singing "Mereces que te indulte con mis besos/You deserved your life spared with my kisses". A fitting and glorious end for both parteners. Alejandro is at his finest though when he sings the more tradional boleros like "Mentirosos", a classic story of love gone bad, "No volviran ni para ti, ni para mi(the beautiful moments)/They will not return for you, nor for me". Even though it is a sad reflection of love gone stale the music is so wonderful and heartfelt that one just appreciates the beauty of the song. The title track "Mi verdad" is upbeat, with flute and violin ala estilo huapango. A happy song that dances off the player and gets you taping your feet and thigh. All in all there is not a weak moment on this stellar CD. I bought this because I respect the opinion of Alejandra Vernon and she is his number one fan. I remember a conversation I had with some tios 15 years ago about who would be the next king of rancheros and boleros. Who would carry the tradition of Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Jorge Negrete, Javier Solis, Vicente Fernandez and others? At the time Alejandro was dismaissed as too young. Forget it, he has grown to be the man of a new generation, carrying the torch proudly of Mexican rancheros and boleros for that yet unknown heir. Alejandro Fernadez es el nuevo rey.
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