Martin Nievera Albums

What The Critics Say

In addition to the ballads that one expects from Philippine singer Martin Nievera, there is also plenty of flash and showbiz glitter on his 1987 album, Miracle. The four upbeat numbers -- "I Don't Need to Say I Love You," "Airborne," "It's You I'll Be Missing," and "One Heart" -- are showy affairs, and may sound too superficial for some listeners' taste. Still, the songs are expertly done, and the beat can be contagious. The bouncy "Airborne," for example, contains a bit of funk, and it's not stretching things to say it's comparable to something Earth, Wind & Fire might do. This song is tailor-made for a concert setting, and in fact, Martin Nievera also released a concert album called Airborne Live in 1987. As always, Martin Nievera, who possesses a strong, versatile voice, applies a sincere gloss to the ballads, and "Till the End" exemplifies this sound, his voice exuding depth and passion on a nicely written tune; the song was composed by local songwriter Dodjie Simon. ~ David Gonzales, All Music Guide