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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bisbal's sophomore effort showcases a more Spanish sound..., February 13, 2005
David Bisbal was the runner-up on Spain's first season of Operación Triunfo (Pop Idol). Charming, drop-dead gorgeous and with a voice to knock you off your feet (not to mention some fabulous dance moves), David quickly became the darling of Spain before touring in the Americas and capturing a Latin Grammy for Best New Artist in 2003. His first album Corazón Latino was a summery, sugary blend of campy dance (the ubiquitous Ave Maria, Lloraré Las Penas with its salsa attitude, the street smart Como Será, and Corazón Latino) interspersed with sensual ballads such as Dígale, Fuiste Mía, and Por Cuanto Tiempo. Although Corazón Latino benefited from production by Kike Santander, the songs seemed to run together and lack distinct personalities.
Two years later, on Bulería, David showcases a more mature voice, better vocal control, darker tones, and more creative input. He sports a new look as well, having grown out his trademark ringlets to sensual shoulder length. The twelve songs are tinged with the fire and grace of flamenco (Bisbal hails from Almería in Andalucia), evident in the handclaps, flamenco guitars, gritas, and flashes of impassioned cante jondo.
Buleria is much more balanced between ballads and uptempo, which isn't a bad thing at all, although a seemingly schizophrenic combination at times, so completely distinct are the two sides of David. Permítame Señora, Esta Ausencia, the heartstopping Me Derrumbo, Se Acaba, Desnúdate Mujer, and Condenado a Tu Amor unfold with the gentle beauty of a moonflower. David (or Bisbi as some fans call him) is the male equivalent to Céline Dion: when he hits the climax of the song, he belts it (see: the end of Permítame Señora and Esta Ausencia), but just as hauntingly, his voice might taper off to an impassioned, soul-wrenching whisper, as in the end of Se Acaba, the passionate vocal acrobatics of Desnúdate Mujer, and the haunting Me Derrumbo, one of the most beautiful ballads I've ever heard.
Uptempo, dance-friendly tracks include the addictive Bulería, with its hints of Arabic bellydance, Cuban salsa, and flamenco, Oye el Boom, ¿Cómo Olvidar? Camina y Ven, Ángel de la Noche, and the clubby Amores del Sur.
David Bisbal seriously has to be the hardest-working artist in show business today. No pathetic lip-synching for him: his live shows are 120% energy and he gives his all to his fans, signing autographs and dishing out hugs to hysterical teenage females in addition to sounding as good as his studio recordings night after night (he usually tours for four or five months, a show a day, and is kicking off a South American tour in the near future) and dancing like a whirling dervish. David's projects include a forthcoming disc featuring three previously unreleased tracks in English.
Sensual, flirty, with the fire and grace of flamenco and enough uptempo sizzle for club play, Buleria is a standout disc, neither overproduced nor underpowered. It is a tribute to the sensual rhythms of Andalucia and the talent of one of Spain's rising stars. It totally deserved to win the 2004 Latin Grammy for Best Pop Album, and has been overlooked for the 2005 Latin Pop Grammy. Buleria is without a doubt one of the best discs to come out in years. Bisbi forever!
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good work., May 7, 2004
From all the TV shows that search for singers like American Idol. David Bisbal is the only one that has found success internationally. Clay Aiken and Kelly Clarkson are big in the U.S but outside they're not very known.
David's first album was a very big success which sold almost 2 million copies and made David win a Latin Grammy.
"Buleria" is very good, from my point of view I like more his previous album but this is also very good.
The first single "Buleria" went straight to #1 in Spain and became a Top 10 hit in the U.S (the album debuted at #5 in the U.S). From the rest of the album you have some ballads and David's classic beated up songs. The lyrics are very good also, the album was produced by Kike Santander one of the most talented producers in the Latin market and you can find a more mature and secure David.
If you don't know about David's style, I can say that his similar to Luis Miguel (let's not forget that David once said that Luis Miguel was his role model) and also his voice is similar.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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