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Advantages: Too many to list, but that spanish/holiday feel, it brings is the main advantage!
Disadvantages: None at all! Still listen to this 2 years later!

This album has been out for a while now, but thought I'd better write a review to let everyone know just how good it is! ~~~Background~~~ Shakira, the columbian international singer has been famous for a lot longer than many people realise, and has been producing album's for years in her native language of spanish. ~~~The CD~~~ This CD has it all from upbeat, "get up and dance", salsa themed songs -to emotional, powerful ballads. The CD begins ...
...salsa themed background. There is the well-known hit "Wherever Whenever" with the lovely sound of the holiday-themed pan flutes, and Underneath your clothes- the famous, beautiful ballad. There are many good songs including "The one", where the lyrics are truly amazing and well thought out, to "Rules" and "Ready for the good times." Nearly all of this album is about love, and the problems she experiences. Shakira sings about "The one" and that ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent Choice of Songs
Disadvantages: None

This CD is excellent. I have always been a fan of Male Voice choirs (not just because I'm welsh) because the overall harmony is gorgeous!! I saw this CD advertised recently on the TV and my parents bought it for me. I was not disappointed. There is an excellent selection on traditional welsh ballads with past pop hits etc. People often mistake Male Voice Choirs as just a 'Welsh Thing' that they won't nessarily enjoy, I think they would be pleasently ...
...20, not many of the younger generation appreciate music different to hip-pop, punk-rock or rap but as I was brought up surrounded by jazz, classical, brass etc, I have a much wider taste, thankfully. This is a CD that I play quite often and enjoy every time. The Tracks on this CD: 1) Sailing 2) Abide With Me 3) Jerusalem 4) Land Of My Fathers 5) Danny Boy 6) Unchained Melody 7) You Raise Me Up 8) Shenandoah 9) You'll Never Walk Alone 10) All Through ... Read review

Advantages: beautiful Irish classic voice
Disadvantages: the old irish classic abit over played

...inside to be Irish. John McCormack sings these Irish classics with a powerful mans voice that really brings your imagination into the heart and sole of the music. This album is a peacful and relaxing trip down memory lane.John McCormack's singing style combines the beatiful melodys of a classical trained voice with the stricking sound of a strong Irish accent. This gives the album its uniqueness and gives it the storytelling quality that brings the ... Read review