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Free Music Notes for Amar Es CombatirFree Music Review: The BEST Latino Rock Band in the world Hit: 5 Stars
When it comes to asking people about Pop Latino music; it is almost common that almost everyone you ask will say Mana is among thier favorites. This is probably hard to believe that I have only been a Mana fan or the other word they use for fans like me "Manatico" since 2004. I had a huge interest in the group when I Bought my first album from them called "Unplugged". Thier soothing sounds of a live concern scene had me wanting more. When I bought the next album Cuando Los Angeles Lloran I was hooked. I really enjoy listening to Fher Olvera, the main singer in the group. His musical talents are often compared to the main singer in Sting or Bono from U2. It's really amazing how the group we know as Mana know now almost failed to exist at one point of thier career. I listen to these guys often and recommend anyone to listen to thier music, you don't have to speak Spanish but you can still enjoy the sound of Fher's voice, as well as the drumbeats performed by Sergio Vallin Rodriguez. Here are a couple reviews of thier albums from thier careers (may not have all of them)
Falta Amor 1990- Great first album under the name Mana. for those of you who don't that they used to be called Sombrero Verde and were also part of the movement called "Rock en tu Idioma" This album has more of an Adult Contemporary sound to it, kinda like a Soft Rock en Espanol type sound. My favorite song in this album is "Rayando El Sol" Mana's first big hit.
Donde Jugaran Los Ninos 1992- Another great masterpiece of work, still has the Soft Rock en espanol sound. Great hits include: Oye Mi Amor, Vivir Sin Aire, and Como Diablos, as well as the beginning up beat hit: De Pies a Cabeza. This album you can say put the group on the map on heading to being one of the best Latino rock band in the world
Cuando Los Angeles LLoran 1995- This is when they kinda leave the Soft Rock en espanol sound and head towards the rock en espanol sound. You can tell of the musical differences by listening to thier sound, Selva Negra, as well thier balads. Thier balads aim towards the edge of rock. I don't have a favorite song from this album but I do consider it as one of my favorites.
Suenos Liquidos 1997- En el Muelle de San Blas is another favorite song from Mana.
MTV Unplugged 1999- Another favorite of mine, has the all songs in a concert setting on CD. You can listen to this album while relaxing or if your up and around.
Revolucion de Amor 2002- Includes the hit Mariposa Tracioniera. Love that song!
Amar es Combatir 2006- My favorite song is Labios Compartidos, still love thier music even though they went a little stronger
Free Music Review: I don't even like Mana... but this album is amazing Hit: 5 Stars
I've never liked Mana, none of their albums. I am more of a Cafe Tacuba man myself when it comes to Rock en Espanol. But I may have to change things... WOW WOW WOW... This is the best rock album in any language i've heard in quite some time. By far and away the best rock of album on 2006-2007. No rock album comes close.
Wow, the album is a hit factory... Manda Una Senal (the song which I fell in love with and got me to listen to the rest of the album), Labios Compartidos, Bendita La Luz (with Juan Luis Guerra), Ojala Pudiera Borrarte... WOAH!!!
They have totally changed my opinion about them. A good melody is a good melody, and a good guitar riff is a good guitar riff and Mana has somehow managed to find hundreds of them that linger in your head for ages all over this album.
These are stadium sing-a-long songs and I just have to see them in concert now (I'm hitting Latin America for 2 months Dec-Jan this year, i'm Australian). Adelante muchachos de Mana, you've converted me.
Free Music Review: Worth the wait! Hit: 5 Stars
Perfection! From beginning to end. One of the best Mana albums ever. Kudos to Sergio Vallin on a job well done with "Relax". What a great song to end the album with. Some reviewers have made mention that albums like "Revolucion de Amor" and most possibly this one do not have the old classic MANA "POLICE" sound, but "Revolucion" and "Amar es Combatir" are what Mana has grown to be; an exceptional, unique sounding band whose songs will stand the test of time. They are a band that's not afraid to express themselves as they see fit and still make it work. Every song on this album is unique and covers many genres, and it is still very MANA. From the hard hitting rock track like "Arrancame el Corazon" to reggae influenced tunes like "Dime Luna" and a song reminiscent of "Eighties" hits; the above mentioned "Relax". Every song on this CD speaks for itself. EVERY SONG IS EXCELLENT! Fher, Alex, Juan, and Sergio and every one that worked on this recording did an AWESOME job; from the writing to arranging.
Free Music Review: Maná ROCKS! Hit: 5 Stars
El mejor de Rock Latina!
I saw these guys first on Univision, and really dug the song "Labios Compartidos", after which I purchased this disk and several others (which I also recommend: Revolución de Amor, MTV Unplugged, Maná en vivo, Sueños Liquidos - all EXCELLENT recordings).
Then, I went and saw them on this tour at the Mohegan Sun Casino.
Awesome live show, too!
They have since become my favorite among other alt-latina bands like Catupecu Macchu de Argentina, Soda Stereo, Cafe Tacuba, Julieta Venegas and other great acts.
Maná is the BEST of them all.
Great rock music, influenced by U2, the Police, the Stones.
Beautiful lyrics (para quien habla español, para el menos), tasty guitar licks, a broad variety of music styles, from straight out rock, to alternative stylings, and music influenced by traditional Mexican styles.
Great stuff!
Escuchalo ahora!
Free Music Review: Same Mana we know and love Hit: 5 Stars
Im really satisfied with this new offering from one of "rock en espanol's" finest! Im pleased not shocked. It actually reminds me of alot of the previous Mana albums and i dont know if that is a good or bad thing. Like i said the album is great i love it just like i like all of Mana's albums however i would have liked it if Mana experimented with new sounds. I have to give it to the band because there is no way i can say this cd isn't good or original but it lacks an innovative touch. Rather than play it safe with "Mana" sounds (which we all know and love), they should have explored different synths of sounds.
my review is 4.5 but i chose 5 because it isnt available, i recommend it since after all its GREAT NEW music to add to your Mana Collecion! not perfect but almost
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