Best Of Wim Mertens, The - Wim Mertens

Advantages: Some astoundingly moving tracks, unbeatable for its chill value
Disadvantages: A little inaccessible at times

...a bit tearful (it’s rumoured that some of the tracks Jose played in del Mar brought grown men to tears with their beauty.) -- Paco Fernandez – Mani -- The penultimate track from a legendary modern day guitarist is quite “back to basics” in its approach and is quite gritty and thrusting. A traditional Spanish affair this one and you’ll generally find at least one track of this nature on each Café del Mar compilation. Virtually all acoustic guitar improvisation I would suspect; and its relatively moody sounding. The chord sequence is repetitive but the lead makes up for this with some interesting and original Spanish and chromatic melodies. A good wind down from the past to prepare you for … -- Wim Mertens – Close cover -- The album finishes much as it began – superbly relaxing and peaceful... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful, smooth Cuban music
Disadvantages: Not everyone will like it

...This album contains beautiful Cuban music, however, I wouldn’t recommend to everyone. The true target audience for this album are supposedly all those who love and appreciate original and calm Cuban music. Listening to their music makes me imagine I’m in Cuba in a bar or something like that. The music conveys a great feeling of freedom and relaxation. But perhaps, this is exactly what might annoy others. The music is fascinating and moving. Anyway, for those who appreciate this kind of music I would definitely also recommend to see the film!! This sort of documentary by Wim Wenders takes you back to Cuba to introduce the great singers and musicians who get together to form the Buena Vista Social Club. Every song which is also on the album is fully featured.... Read review

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Advantages: The Voice
Disadvantages: None

...WHen Christina first came out I thought she was just here to rufflle Britneys parade. I was wrong. I feel that Christina has a far better voice than Britney. For a start Christina's voice is far more powerful than Britneys. Especially at a very young age. I also believe that Christina wasn't trying to wim fans over by dressing in hardly next to nothing in the video. The song has become a classic for all Christina fans. The songs is very beautiful and was a very good choice for a first song. I have heard all her other stuff and I can tell you that her voice has stayed as beautiful as it was when she first came out. She just gets better and better.... Read review

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