Shakira - Laundry Service: Washed & Dried [Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD]
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Free Music Notes for Laundry Service: Washed & Dried [Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD]
Free Music Review: Just a Few Things...
Hit: 4 Stars
At Mondera:There are no "Mexican beats" on this album as she isn't even Mexican, she's Colombian. Nor are there any "Indian" beats as she is half Lebanese (Arab).
Secondly, unlike Britney Spears and company she is not 1) Bubblegum Pop music, 2) she writes her own songs and produced her own album, 3) she actually CAN play instruments. Given that your idea of music is limited to Britney, Justin, N*Sync, and Christina, of course you may not appreciate this album; this is REAL music, not the type of pre-manufactured junk you're used to.
Thirdly, will you all stop with the "how well she speaks English" ... already? Yes, she is Colombian and English is her second language. EVERYONE knows that, so you're not saying anything new. In addition to that, it's not really a compliment, it's patronizing and just shows how little you know about anything that isn't pure-blooded American. Unlike what some people said there is no "salsa" in this and very few songs on this album have "Latin beats". Rock en Español/Rock in Spanish is just that: Rock music that happens to be in Spanish. This isn't "Latin music" per se. Sorry to disappoint you all. Yes, I think i do wish she'd write more songs in Spanish. That way you posers would stop sweating her, comparing her to trashy American Pop stars, raving about how "good her English is", and pretending you know what Latin music is all about. Ciao...
Free Music Review: Fantastic ! Fantastic! Fantastic!
Hit: 4 Stars
To an old classic rocker like myself, most modern day pop phenoms that my daughter listens to[eg.. Britney Spears], seem to be all visual production, with little vocal or musical talent. Let me just say that on "Laundry Service", Shakira proves to be the real deal and is the total package that Britney Spears could never be. This pretty young lady can sing her heart out, write decent pop songs and produce her own music. This cd is her breakout that will lay the foundation for a career that will make her a household name in the industry. You will only need one listen to get hooked on this cd. The songs that really standout are, "Objection", "Underneath Your Clothes", and "Whenever,Wherever". The bonus acoustic version of "Underneath Your Clothes" is a real gem not to be missed. Twelve of the songs are sung in english, while the remaining four are sung in latin. Even though I could not understand the lyrics to the latin songs, they still caught my ear because they are obviously well played with a contagious rhythm that anyone can enjoy. This is a fantastic have fun cd that I recommend to anyone who might appreciate a star in the making.Free Music Review: Go Figure!
Hit: 4 Stars
Ok...I'm surprised. No...I'm AMAZED! The first time I saw this "Shakira" thing, I thought, "great, Brittney meets Charo." Worse, I thought of the awful "into English" translations that destroyed songs like 99 Luftbalon and Der Kommissar...forgive my spelling if it's off...I've spent years trying to forget those songs. Well, I know nothing! Not only are the songs written intelligently, (in English, anyway)...not only does she actually write the stuff herself AND play guitar...Shakira, ( I can't believe I'm saying this), ROCKS!!! She's got a groove! She's original! It's like...I don't know! A very original sound! OK, she does that Alannis hiccup thing a little too much, and she sometimes lets out these weird "fingernails-on-blackboard" shrieks...but even they're endearing!
Overall, this is a very strong album. The remixes and alternate cuts on the "Washed and Dried" version are terrific too. Great stuff...I want more! I may even take Spanish!
Free Music Review: An Excellent Offer
Hit: 4 Stars
I had wanted Shakira's 'Laundry Service' since it came out, but never got it. But when I saw this offer, cd and dvd for 13 bucks, I new it was time. This is a very solid american debut, and the bonus tracks make it even better. Some of my favorite songs include 'Whenever, Wherever', 'Objection (tango)', and 'Rules'. Shakira will be around for a while (this cd proves it), so if you have not gotten this yet, get this version now. The dvd features are great too! I saw the MTV vma's performance of 'Objection' and am glad to own it now. The music video and making of the music video are great too! There is something for everyone on this, spanish, english, good music, and good tv. I still can't believe it only cost 13 dollars! If you like this, look up her spanish language albums. They are good too.
Free Music Review: Shakira is great, but she doesn't sing in "Latin"!
Hit: 4 Stars
oK, Shakira rocks, but I have a comment on a previous review...to the guy who wrote this:
"Twelve of the songs are sung in english, while the remaining four are sung in latin".
Which school did you go to? didn't they tell you nobody speaks the Latin language anymore? Just because the Spanish-speaking countries are commonly referred to as "latin", it doesn't mean we speak Latin!
there's a little country in Europe (that's a continent) called Spain, and they ruled over more than half of the American continent for over three centuries. Their language, and therefore, the language of its former colonies, is called CASTILLIAN, but known internationally as SPANISH.