Vicente Fernández Albums (63)
What The Critics Say
Astonishingly, this is ranchera superstar Vicente Fernández's 81st album, following on the success of 2008's Grammy-winning Para Siempre. The title track of Necesito de Ti , composed by Grammy nominee Manuel Toscano, is of particular interest in that Fernández chose to release it on May 5, 2009, the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, a significant event in Mexican history. As befits that gesture, the still vocally virile Fernández remains the most traditional of ranchera traditionalists even while maintaining his commercial viability well into the new century. ~ Richard Mortifoglio, All Music Guide
'Canciones de Sus Peliculas: El Arracadas'
Release Date 9/9/2008
Tracks 16
Label Norte
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'La Tragedia del Vaquero'
Release Date 11/14/2006
Tracks 14
Label Intl. Moose
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'Mis Duetos'
Release Date 11/15/2005
Tracks 12
Label Sony International
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'Camino Inseguro/Lastima Que Seas Ajena, Vol. 2'
Release Date 11/11/2003
Tracks 24
Label Sony International
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'En Vivo Juntos Por Ultima Vez'
Release Date 10/14/2003
Tracks 31
Label Sony International
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'La Se Me Hizo Tarde La Vida'
Release Date 7/29/2003
Tracks 12
Label Sony International
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'35 Anniversario lo Mejor de Lara'
Release Date 11/26/2002
Tracks 12
Label Sony International
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What The Critics Say
Agustin Lara was one of Mexico's great songwriters, and certainly one of the most widely recorded, in addition to composing songs for many Mexican films of the 1930s and '40s. While many have almost forgotten him in the last three decades, Vicente Fernández obviously hasn't. To celebrate his 35th year as a recording artist, he's put together a disc of the best of Lara's work -- at least in his eyes. Always a romantic, Fernández has gone for the big songs, with new, often lush arrangements that bring out the melodies but never swamp them. Of course, there's no danger of his big voice being crowded out. On songs like "Veracruz" and "Imposible" he's in complete control throughout, while he can also take a gentle piece like "Maria Bonita" and almost make it whisper, while the emotion ripples through "Amor de Mis Amores." It's an ideal marriage, really, because Lara was a writer who loved the sweep of passion, and that's always been at the core of Fernández's singing. And 35 years into his career, he proves he's still very much at the top of his game. ~ Chris Nickson, All Music Guide
'Canta Como: Vicente Fernández, Vol. 1'
Release Date 4/9/2002
Tracks 12
Label Miami
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'Historia de un Idolo, Vol. 2'
Release Date 3/26/2002
Tracks 18
Label Sony International
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What The Critics Say
Vicente Fernández is the king of ranchera. Although he's unknown to most Anglos, to Mexicans he's a revered name, a man who's sold over 40 million albums in his career, and whose concerts are always standing room only. His is a name to be mentioned alongside José Alfredo Jiménez and other greats. Certainly the songs on this second collection of what are really greatest hits come from the pens of ranchera's great composers, like Jiménez with the classic "El Rey" and Juan Gabriel's sweeping "Amor Eterno." The arrangements are lavish, often heavily swathed in strings, but don't be fooled into thinking it's all saccharine. Underneath it all, the very Mexican heart of mariachi music beats loudly. You can always hear the guitar, and the horns offer subtle echoes of the voice. And what a voice Fernández has, as big as Mexico itself, and full of emotion and subtlety -- just listen to the sublime "Volver, Volver," for example, or the softer majesty of "Me Caso el Sábado" -- that suffuses everything he does. Hearing this, it's easy to understand his appeal, given the rich, lush romance of his music and his harking back to the Mexican heritage. Some Anglos will get it, some won't -- but the music speaks for itself. ~ Chris Nickson, All Music Guide
