Alejandro Sanz Albums (10)
'El Tren de los Momentos: En Vivo Desde Buenos Aires'
Release Date 10/30/2007
Tracks 28
Label Warner Music Latina
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What The Critics Say
El Tren de los Momentos: En Vivo Desde Buenos Aires finds Alejandro Sanz and company performing some of his latest material in front of a staggeringly large and adoring audience. The CD/DVD set is the inverse of the standard, offering a double portion of Sanz's lively performance on the video compared a somewhat skinny audio offering. Sanz, presenting mainly his standard repertoire from the recent El Tren de los Momentos (released only a year earlier), has the immense audience eating out of the palm of his hand. The tens of thousands of concert attendees seem more than enthusiastic about both his recent hit, "En la Planta de Tus Pies," and old favorites like "Corazón Partio." The sound quality is slightly subpar for as high a budget as this recording appears to have had. During moments of high intensity, the band's sound leans toward cluttered. Similarly, Sanz's vocal performance clearly profits from the controlled studio environment, and suffers on-stage. There are moments where he's just off and pitchy. On the upside, the band takes chances and liberties with the music that will excite and surprise listeners with a new take on well-worn material. The band's sound is muscular and expert. Though overly complex at times, the arrangements are pure ear candy. The DVD is endlessly entertaining, revealing Sanz and his bandmates as expert performers. Although En Vivo Desde Buenos Aires won't be hard for Sanz to top, fans are likely to find it rich, fun, and worthy of the artist's hard-won reputation. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide
'El Tren de los Momentos'
Release Date 11/7/2006
Tracks 10
Label Wea Latina
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Released in the wake of Alejandro Sanz's collaboration with Shakira, "La Tortura," which was far and away the most popular Latin song of 2005, El Tren de los Momentos is a continuation of the broad stylistic excursions of the Spanish superstar's previous album, the Grammy-winning No Es Lo Mismo. Sanz seems increasingly comfortable with moving beyond his comfort zone -- that is, fairly generic romantic ballads laden with complex language sung distinctly -- and here he refines the rough edges of No Es Lo Mismo for an album that is smooth while at the same time risky in its refusal to reprise the sturdy balladeering of his past. Notably, the album is graced with several superstar features, including collaborations with Shakira, Juanes, Alex Gonzalez of Maná, and Residente of Calle 13. These features are some of the album's several highlights, "Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No" and "La Peleíta" above all. The lead single, "A la Primera Persona," is another clear-cut standout. On the surface, it's an odd song, from its immediate opening tension to its concluding avalanche of breathlessness, yet its unconventional structure is a chief aspect of why it's such a memorable and moving song. In fact, if not for the brief trumpet solo two-thirds of the way through, Sanz rambles on almost violently through the song uninterrupted, not even stopping to catch his breath. There are numerous stylistic exercises here, namely "El Tren de los Momentos" (funk), "Se Molestan" (rock), "Donde Convergemos" (jazz), and "Te Quiero y Te Temo" (country), which are curious, though not necessarily impressive songs. Better is "En la Planta de Tus Pies," a beats-and-piano (trip-hop?) ballad reminiscent of Sanz's traditional material, of which there is painfully little on El Tren de los Momentos. Longtime fans, particularly those fond of his romantic songs, are sure to be frustrated, if not infuriated, by Sanz's apparent refusal to sing the kind of love songs that were long his stock-in-trade. However, those who are open to new sounds from Sanz will have little to complain about, for El Tren de los Momentos is perhaps his most willfully diverse album yet, and it's one on which it sounds like he's genuinely entertaining himself -- again, not unlike No Es Lo Mismo. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
'No Es lo Mismo'
Release Date 9/2/2003
Tracks 12
Label WEA International
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What The Critics Say
From the album title (No Es lo Mismo means "it's not the same"), Alejandro Sanz is showing what this effort is all about. At first, something that was already known: he is not the same as any other Latin heartthrob like Chayanne, Emmanuel, or even Ricky Martin. He composes and produces his own material and, although not a great singer, he's a superb guitar player. Second, this album is not the same as any other Latin one. Sanz affords various topics (like social issues and commitment) not only related to love, dancing, and having a good time (probably the most common Latin stereotype). Third, this work (his first studio album since 2000's El Alma al Aire) is quite different from all the previous ones. For example in "Try to Save Your S'ong" he tries to rap, and gets some help from GQ in it. To his classic sound (Latin ballads plus flamenco), he adds hip-hop, bolero, and son flavors. The problem is that not all the things melt together smoothly. Things are more familiar in songs like "He Sido Tan Feliz Contigo" or "Eso," in which he seems to be more comfortable. Although it's not a masterpiece, it's a pretty good album by Latin pop standards. ~ Iván Adaime, All Music Guide
'MTV Unplugged'
Release Date 11/20/2001
Tracks 13
Label WEA International
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What The Critics Say
Recorded at Miami's Gusman Center, Alejandro Sanz joined the MTV Unplugged series with a prolific acoustic performance, singing for the first time a Latin pop, flamenco-inflected ballad called "Y Solo Se Me Ocurre Amarte," dedicated to his daughter, Manuela, and the single hit "Aprendiz," previously recorded by Malú. Produced by Lucho Gatica's nephew, the talented engineer Humberto Gatica, Alejandro Sanz's MTV Unplugged features well-balanced versions of "Corazón Partío," "Quiero Morir en Tu Veneno," and "Amiga Mia," delivering his best songs in a relaxed and intimate way. ~ Drago Bonacich, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
While not as strong as his best albums like Más, El Alma al Aire does present a solid collection of ballads. Highlights include the title track and the leadoff track, "Cuando Nadia Me Ve." This album also features a number of well-known performers, including Ludovico Vagnone and pianist Emanuele Ruffinengo, as well as an impressive string section. ~ Stacia Proefrock, All Music Guide
'Si Tu Me Miras'
Release Date 8/17/1993
Tracks 10
Label WEA International
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What The Critics Say
Basico may offer the basics from Alejandro Sanz, but in this case, that's entirely welcome. Sanz has a flair for infectious Latin pop, and while there are some weak moments on the record, his sheer force of personality makes Basico a pleasure. ~ Terry Jenkins, All Music Guide
'Viviendo de Prisa'
Release Date 8/20/1991
Tracks 10
Label WEA International
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