Track Listing

1. Amame
2. Para Tu Amor
3. Suenos
4. La Camisa Negra
5. Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
6. No Siento Penas
7. Damelo
8. Lo Que Me Gusta A Mi
9. Rosario Tijeras
10. Que Pasa
11. Volverte A Ver
12. Tu Guardian

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #80396 in Music
• Released on: 2005-01-11
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

CD Description
The term "Latin rock" can mean many different things, from traditional Mexican music simply played with electric instruments to death metal sung in Spanish. The music of Colombiansinger/songwriter/guitarist Juanes is perhaps more deserving than most of the appellation, as his sound is a true hybrid that borrows several of the best qualities from both Latinand rock music. With its super-dry, punchy production, sharp songwriting, and wickedly tasty guitar leads, MI SANGRE has all the pop smarts of an early Elvis album, but adds a romanticism and powerful rhythmic kick that's distinctly south of the border. With its sweeping strings and soaring melody,"Para Tu Amor" sounds a bit like Eric Carmen or Paul McCartney fronting a Cuban son band. The organ-driven dance-party funk of "Damelo", on the other hand, is reminiscent of Jamiroquai. Sporting shaggy tresses, tattoos, and a beat-up Stratocaster, Juanes proves that his rocker look is no mere costume, but an accurate reflection of his distinctive and powerful musical fusion.

Customer Reviews

One of my favourites
A great album. The quality varies, but at worst (Dámelo) I quite enjoyed it; at best (Sueños & Camisa Negra)I heard some really stirring lyrics and a tune that wrapped itself around my spine and kept me humming for the rest of the day. They stick in your mind, these songs, which I guess may or may not be a bad thing.. it certainly makes a good soundtrack for an otherwise humdrum school day! :D

Great Latin Music
I think it's more useful if I just give a quick run down of all the songs:

1. Amame - 3/5 - A cool light rock tune which is a nice opener, definately a grower.
2. Para Tu Amor - 2&half/5 - Good if you like slow ballads but I find it a bit boring.
3. Suenos - 5/5 - This is where the album gets going with a guitar heavy rock tune.
4. La Camisa Negra - 5/5 - Brilliant song. Similar to "La Paga". The guitar riff is great with a real Latin feel.
5. Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor - 5/5 - The album's lead single, a brilliant slice of pop rock.
6. No Siento Penas - 3/5 - A chilled out sorta ballad song.OK.
7. Damelo - 5/5 - Brilliant funky rock song.
8. Lo Que Me Gusta A Mi - 4/5 - This is a really fun song which reminds me of summer.
9. Rosario Tijeras - 3/5 - A nice latin rock jam.
10. Que Pasa? - 5/5 - My favourite on the album. The lyrics are great and the reggae rock sound adds more variation to the album.
11. Volverte A Ver - 4/5 - The second release from this album. It's a catchy poppy tune.
12. Tu Guardian - 2/5 - Yawn....

Fab!!
This album was my introduction to Juanes. Having heard "La Camisa Negra" on the music channel I just had to buy it. I speak very little spanish but that doesn't matter because you can appreciate the musicality and there are plenty sites on the internet which give translations.

I now have all of his albums and find it fascinating how he's developed since "Fijate Bien". Every album is different and for those who say Juanes has lost his way - that's just not true. He refuses to fit nicely into a specific genre so he can use all his influences and since he has the talent to do this I have no problem with it.
The only song I don't like on the album is "Tu Guardian" which is a bit slow and not a good album ender.

10/10 Definitely a good buy if you're open minded enough to listen to lyrics which aren't in English.