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Isabel (Isabel) | Rubén Blades | 6:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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No Te Duermas (Don't Fall Asleep) | Rubén Blades | 5:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blackaman (Blackaman) | Rubén Blades | 5:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Ojos de Perro Azul (Eyes of a Blue Dog) | Rubén Blades | 6:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Claro Oscuro (Twilight) | Rubén Blades | 6:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Laura Farina (Laura Farina) | Rubén Blades | 5:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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La Cita (The Appointment) | Rubén Blades | 4:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Agua de Luna (Moon Water) | Rubén Blades | 5:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 8 Songs |
Album Review
Ruben Blades' musical genius lies not only in his gritty, expressive voice, or in the fantastic musicians he surrounds himself with, although it is certainly there. It is most strongly felt, however, in the strength of his poetic, evocative, yet realistic lyrics; this is Blades' greatest contribution to the evolution of contemporary salsa. His poetry is a central feature of Agua de Luna (8 self-penned tunes), and his themes are brought home all the more strongly by including both English and Spanish translations of the lyrics in the CD's liner notes. While literal translations are nearly impossible, the listener/reader is struck by the mood and emotive force of Blades' music all the more. Of course, the band kicks, the arrangements soar, and the "coros" rock. Agua de Luna is a superb effort from one of salsa's poet laureates.
Customer Reviews
Blades and Garcia Marquez?
I bought this album when it first came out, I just got it again from iTunes. The songs are based on short stories written by the great Garcia Marquez, great album!
Review: Agua De Luna
This album by Ruben which started showing up at record shops in 1987, is perhaps Ruben's strangest along with the "Tiempos" album in 1999. It's not strong as his other stuff and don't really enjoy when I listen to it. The weakest and strangest is "Ojos De Perro Azul", what is this? The one I like the most is "Isabel" followed by Brazilian rhythms "Blackaman". The tune "No Te Duermas" is ok. The rest are pretty much a tie. I think Ruben got the message by the many unsold copies and decided to go a different route as he went back to that great trombones sound and renamed his band "Son Del Solar". Thanks Ruben, for realizing that changes are good but not always. Do I recommend this cd? Only if you want to collect all of his albums. Just get them here at itunes and save your money.
Biography
Born: July 16, 1948 in Panama City, Panama
Genre: Salsa y Tropical
Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Rubén Blades
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Pedro Navaja | Rubén Blades: Greatest Hits | 7:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Pedro Navaja | Siembra | 7:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Decisiones | Buscando America | 5:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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El Padre Antonio y el Monaguillo Andres | Buscando America | 8:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Plastico | Siembra | 6:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Buscando Guayaba | Siembra | 5:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Amor y Control | Amor y Control | 5:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Plastico | Rubén Blades: Greatest Hits | 6:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Patria (Motherland) | Antecedente | 5:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Buscando America | Buscando America | 8:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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- $7.92
- Genres: Salsa y Tropical, Music, Latino
- Released: 1986
- ℗ 1987 Elektra Entertainment Company
