La Tortura [SINGLE] [SOUNDTRACK] [IMPORT]

Shakira

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 11, 2005)
• Original Release Date: October 11, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Soundtrack, Import
• Label: Sbme Import
• ASIN: B0009SQ61K
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #310,616 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Tortura [Album Version]

2. Tortura [Shaketon Remix]

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The first single lifted from the album 'Fijacion Oral' features Alejandro Sanz. The title track is backed with 'La Tortura' (shaketon remix). Columbia. 2005.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this single is so sexy!, July 14, 2005

By	D. Pawl "mariposarosa2" (Seattle) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

For starters, I just want to say how much I love this song. Shakira's Lebanese roots are showcased in this wonderful Arabic/Latin fusion of rhythms and orchestration. From the opening chord, it had me HOOKED. This song, "La Tortura" (The Torture) is a dialogue between a couple on the verge of breaking up. Alejandro Sanz, a Spanish crooner known well for his romantic ballads, blends so well with her voice on this duet. He sounds so frustrated, and he really sounds convincing as a tortured lover who just doesn't want to give his lady up for anything.......The song is guaranteed to make you want to get up and bellydance (even if you don't know how!).

The remix is great, too. "La Tortura" (Shaketon remix) is a cross between reggae and the original, very Arabic sound. I could definitely see the clubs playing a hole in this single, and drawing a diverse audience of Latinos and non-Latinos alike. This is truly a cross-over hit.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Song!, September 10, 2005

By	Miss S "ditzydancer" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This song is awesome! Too bad it's not in english because it would have been such a big hit here. Hopefully radio stations hear it and pick it up because it has such a great beat and it is sooo catchy! Great for anytime, especially dancing. Trust me, once you here it, you'll be hooked!