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''El Amor de Mi Tierra'' is the fourth major-label album by Colombian singer/composer Carlos Vives . Released on October 19, 1999 it is Vives's ninth album overall (when counting earlier releases). The album was a return to form for Vives, after the darker and more introspective Tengo Fe . A massive critical and commerical success, it gave Vives exposure outside the Latin American market, his first #1 single (Fruta Fresca) and accolades including Grammy Nominations (Best Traditional Tropical Latin Performance) and Billboard Awards (Male Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year). OVERVIEW After releasing two successful albums Clasicos De La Provincia and La Tierra Del Olvido , Carlos's third major release Tengo Fe , received a much cooler reception. Packed with music that was darker and less dance-oriented, the album strived to show compositions more in touch with Vives as a introspective songwriter. However, a lack of singles that matched past hits such as La Gota Fria and Pá Mayté was evident. After months of extensive touring and promotion, Vives retired back to the lab for his next awaited release. What would result is an album that was to reach a popularity beyond anyone's expectations. Determined to prove his popularity was no fluke, Carlos hooked up with who is considered the biggest producer of Latin music, Emilio Estefan, Jr. Estefan, already known for his work with Latin America's biggest singers, including his own wife, Gloria Estefan , was eager to work with the Vallenato superstar. The collaboration brought to frutation many new aspects to Vives's music. With Estefan's penchant for pop perfection, Carlos's new album would explore the reason for his Vallenato passion, as well as a testament to his hometown. El Amor de Mi Tierra (The Love of My Land), appeared October 19, 1999 . The album title is a reference to Vives's thematic labor of love for Vallenato and its roots in Santa Marta . Packed with eleven new songs. the title track and album opener was released to radio as the first single. The song itself was rich with La Provincia band's sound, a catchy mix of vallenato, filled with a reggae-tinged chord progression. Fan sentiment was unanimous, the song was a definate return to form for Carlos. But it would be the album's second track that would garner an instantaneous reaction... Fruta Fresca (Fresh Fruit), was the song that followed the title track. With a fast pace of Afro-percussion, woodwinds, and of course, Egidio Cuadrado's accordian, the song had a rhythm that was inescapable. Listeners fell in love with the track, frequently requesting its presence on Latin radio, overshadowing the intended single. Fruta Fresca would result in Carlos's biggest charting hit, reaching #1 on Billboard 's Annual Hot Latin Tracks. With the rise of Latin artists Ricky Martin , Jennifer Lopez , and Enrique Iglesias to popular mainstream, "Tierra" would give Carlos further attention from music buyers outside of Latin America. The album's production is Vallenato with pop accessibility; every track is single worthy, excellent from start to finish. Songs such as 19 de Noviembre (November 19th) and Tu Amor Eterno (Your Eternal Love) quickly became beloved chart toppers. Other songs such as El Canté (The Folk Song) and Pitán-Pitán, are catchy enough for any listener, hispanic or not. As for ballads, Vives doesn't dissapoint with La Cartera (The Wallet) which is one of the album's highlights. Vives appropriately ends the album with an updated cover of Julieta Venegas's classic La Piragua (The Canoe), which, like many of Vives's covers, turns the song into his own. With "Tierra", the obvious Further sending album sales album into the stratosphere. The 2000 Fruta Fresca Hot Latin Tracks 1 2000 Tu Amor Eterno Hot Latin Tracks 29 TRACK LISTING # "Amor de Mi Tierra" – 3:24 # "Fruta Fusca" – 3:53 # "19 de Noviembre" – 4:37 # "Tu Amor Eterno" – 4:03 # "La Mona" – 4:06 # "Volver Al Valle" – 4:15 # "Cante" – 3:43 # "Cartera" – 3:19 # "Pitau-Pitau" – 4:53 # "Receta" – 4:39 # "Piragua" – 4:24 For soundbites and further information, go to http://www.carlosvives.com |
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