October 12, 201014 yr I always thought Why Wait was classic Shakira, full on fusion. Long Time definitely sounded like "label pressure" though, trying to make an "American" sound. Other than Gypsy and Long Time though, I did feel like Shakira was progressing with her sound on She Wolf. Even the more urban songs, I felt like she was taking that genre and twisting it in her own way, adding her own influences to make something that was still undeniably Shakira. Sale El Sol to me sounds like someone looking at all their hit albums after they've had a flop. "Ok, so my biggest hit was a latin cover, featuring a well known rapper, so I'll record Loca." "My fans always prefer my rock side, so I'll record Devocion." "I haven't had a good piano ballad since FO1 and they always go down well, so I'll record Lo Que Mas." From the previews, it sounded like there were a few duds on this album and when you're only putting 10 songs on there, you can't afford any duds. I will reassess this judgement obviously when the album is released. Completely agree.
October 16, 201014 yr There is no chance in hell that Why Wait is 'classic Shakira', but otherwise you make a few valid points I guess.
October 20, 201014 yr Author The video is #2 on UK iTunes already. Doesn't mean much since the music vids for DIA and Waka Waka were both as high on the video chart.
October 24, 201014 yr Is the US version slightly different? :unsure: I've just been on the US iTunes and played the 30 second preview and its sounds A LOT better for some reason? More dance-y.
October 25, 201014 yr Author Is the US version slightly different? :unsure: I've just been on the US iTunes and played the 30 second preview and its sounds A LOT better for some reason? More dance-y. I'm guessing it's the JS Mix.
October 25, 201014 yr I'm guessing it's the JS Mix. YES IT IS! :wub: Thankyou! Just Downloaded. :heart: :heart:
November 13, 201014 yr is there still time for r1 to playlist it? seems a bit strange that they're ignoring a lead single from SHAKIRA with DIZZEE in it..
November 13, 201014 yr They've never been that into Shakira, tbh. But you'd think Dizzee would make them more up for it. Is it tru that the album's already out physically though? Cos I haven't seen it...
November 13, 201014 yr They've never been that into Shakira, tbh. But you'd think Dizzee would make them more up for it. Is it tru that the album's already out physically though? Cos I haven't seen it... Yeah, its available to buy from HMV http://hmv.com/hmvweb/simpleMultiSearch.do...ubmitSearch.y=8 Edited November 13, 201014 yr by Chriss_S
November 14, 201014 yr It doesn't appear to be available digitally yet. The new release schedule shows the album as being out in April :blink: And Loca out in Christmas week :rofl:
November 14, 201014 yr The album is already out? =S Unless Shakira gets an X factor slot, i can't see this doing well now... Been on the TV for ages, and hardly ever on now + no promo in the UK and no clear release date?! Hope this isn't a wasted hit!
November 17, 201014 yr wikipedia and HMV says it's next week and the release scedule says 13th december! hope it's the latter and R1 playlist it soooon
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