Disco de Gloria Estefan: “Greatest Hits Vol. II”

Gloria Estefan does it one more time with this amazing collection of hits. I didnt think that she could top her first Greatest Hits album..but she proved me wrong! All 10 greatest hits tracks are wonderful. But her three new songs are soon to be classics. Out of Nowhere..will soon be a club and radio hit! As will I Got No Love...cowritten by Jon Secada...the song is full of R&B flavor...a new sound for Gloria, but it fits her well...A MUST HAVE IN YOUR COLLECTION!!! You wont be disappointed. You also get some cool linear notes on each of her hits...some behind the music stuff its real cool. ENJOY!

Gloria Estefan has been an artist that has been able to mantain success over the years, adapting to the musical changes of our times; one of the finest artist around, a true chamaleon in Pop music surprising us with every new album. "Greatesst Hits Vol. 2" compiles Gloria's best songs over the past 9 years (Since her first Greatest Hits in 1992), the songs include "Turn the beat around" and "Everlasting Love" gems of the "Hold me, thrill me, kiss me" album (1994); "Reach", "I'm not giving you up" (Remix) and "You'll be mine (Party time)" (Dance Remix) from her critically acclaimed "Destiny" (1996); "Heaven's what I feel" and "Oye" from the incredible dance cd of 1998 "Gloria!". She also treats us with "If we were lovers" a wonderful song from the 1993 album "Mi tierra" (Spanish version: "Con los años que me quedan"), "Music of the heart" (Duet with *NSYNC) a top 40 for last years music charts. Unfortunately there were some songs that were great hits but were left out (?) like Carol King's "It's too late", "Don't let this moment end" (Grammy nominated song). The great part of this cd are the new songs, there are three: "You can't walk away from love" (already on rotation on top 40 stations) a great fusion of latin percussion and orchestral background, makes this ballad a favorite and shows Gloria's ability as a songwriter; "Out of nowhere" invites us all to the dance floor, a sure to be hit and "I've got no love" great song with R&B flavor making Gloria's voice sound very cool and different and finally "Y tu conga" (a remix version of her first hit "Conga") Remixed by little Louie Vega and her Son Nayib Estefan, with electronic loops it sounds so fresh is hard to believe that song was recorded in 1983. Defenetly a great collection that leaves us waiting for what this DIVA will be doing in the next years, and I have no doubt to see some time around a Greatest Hits Vol. 3!

I bought most of Gloria's CDs so I already have all the hits included in this CD. My reason for buying this new CD was to see how good were the three new songs included in the album. And I must say that I was amazed with the quality and different styles of the new songs. The best english songs she has had in a while. All three are fantastic, specially "You can't walk away from love" and "Out of nowhere" which will soon be new hits. The new songs alone make worthwhile buying this CD. Gloria has NEW HITS already! I now just miss a LIVE album!

What a fantastic album-and what a great idea to include some of Gloria's hottest tracks all on one gorgeous digital gem. I am so glad to hear "Turn The Beat Around", the hot remix of "I'm Not Giving You Up", and the divine "Heaven's What I Feel".This collection far surpasses Gloria's first package. Instead of tepid ballads, Gloria dishes the dance tracks that will send you soaring. Some of the tracks are a bit slow and unimpressive, including the new tracks. "Out of Nowhere" is okay(no where near the caliber of her work on "Gloria!"), and "Music Of My Heart" should have been forgotten about. The remix of "Conga" is cute, but hardly hot. Gloria should have included "Don't Let This Moment End" and all could be forgiven.So the final word? Gloria is a superstar, and this collection, while not perfect, is definately worth a buy.

Gloria's second Greatest Hits it's a smooth move to this Cuban chanteuse, that approach the 90's in a mature secure way. The record starts with "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" tracks, "Turn The Beat Around" it's a club anthem, a mayhem of beats, a true dance gem, usually remakes don;t work but this one did. "Everlasting Love" This classic uplifting track is just pure pop delight. "Reach" is a simple pop-folk tune, a true anthem to raise the spirit. "I'm Not Giving You Up", heartbreaking, with dramatic club house beats..the line where Gloria sings "we'll find a way to be together, however long takes wherever..." wow, just amazing. "You'll Bi Mine" party Gloria!, just happy song! latino rhythms, "Heaven's What I Feel" love club song, how do you supposed to not dance to this, "Oye" strong funky latin club beats, one of Gloria's best!, "Music Of My Heart" joined by Nsync, pretty adult contemporary songs, a-la-Dion, "Out Of Nowhere" new latin-beats of miami club, speedy and flaky, "I Got No Love" mature and heartfelt, "Y Tu Conga" new remake of Conga and some extra samples of Dr Beat. "If We Were Lovers" and english version of "Con Los Anios Que Me Quedan", very dramatic. Overall Greatest Hits Vol. II shows Gloria's Great Repertuar of the 90's and her conviction of making latin-club music for the mainstream audience, a great artist.