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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. En Tus Pupilas | |||
| 2. La Pared | |||
| 3. La Tortura | |||
| 4. Obtener Un Si | |||
| 5. Dia Especial | |||
| 6. Escondite Ingles | |||
| 7. No | |||
| 8. Las de L'Intuicion | |||
| 9. Dia De Enero | |||
| 10. Lo Imprecindible | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. La Tortura Video | |||
| 2. Como Se Hizo - Fijacion Oral Vol 1 | |||
| 3. Interview with Sanz | |||
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Amazon.co.uk Review
It's thrilling--in any language--to hear new music from Colombian superstar Shakira. And it's been a long time coming. Shakira's English crossover opus, Laundry Service, was released in 2001. The Spanish Donde Estan Los Ladrones came three years before that. Fijacion Oral, Volumen 1 is the first of two new discs; an English counterpart is due in November. Shakira's bleating, biting voice is in fine form, and it gives the material an electric urgency. She's girlish and innocent during the glittering "Dia de Enero" and sensual and seductive amid the thundering beats of "Lo Imprescindible." A talented stable of producers, including former Soda Stereo vocalist Gustavo Cerati, has swathed Shakira in rhythm-based arrangements. But the album's best moments come when she channels her inner--and innate--rock goddess. "La Tortura" is a hurts-so-good break-up duet with Alejandro Sanz, and "Escondite Ingles" rides a beach-party guitar groove. Includes a bonus DVD featuring the "La Tortura" video, "The Making of Fijacion OraI" and "Conversation with Sanz". --Joey Guerra
About the Artist
The swift ascent of Shakira’s star is the stuff of Latin American legend. At the age of 13, she signed her first recording contract with Sony Music Colombia and released her first album "Magia" ("Magic"). After graduating from secondary school, Shakira decided to dedicate her life to the music, recording "Peligro" ("Danger") and "Pies Descalzos", ("Barefeet") in the years that followed. Later came a Grammy and two Latin Grammys, and in 2001, Shakira knocked the entire world off its feet with her first English album "Laundry Service", which went on to sell over 12 million copies. Now, the maverick musician, singer, songwriter and producer is ready with a newly created opus of music in two languages. This new body of work will be released in two distinctive parts; this first album "Fijación Oral Vol 1" will be followed by the English-language album "Oral Fixation 2".
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album, unlike so many others really is a progression from her other stuff. Never someone to stick with a successful formula, or rest on her laurels, Shakira has come up with this wonderfully diverse album, which though short, emcompasses a plethora of moods, of musical styles, and as ever incredible vocal ability. At times you are transported to an almost an indiginous or raw Andean chant, blended with African acapella, through to European, 20s style. Ranging from touching girliness and vulnerability of her lyrics and voice to haunting power, passion and fire which reaches to your centre, her vocals genuinely filled with emotion, combined with her immense musical capability continue to amaze.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you've heard La Tortura, chances are you're probably planning on buying this album on the merits of that fantastic track alone - and so you should but don't be disappointed with your purchase when you listen to it for the first time. There are no other tracks like La Tortura on this album (apart from the remix obviously!) but then Shakira isn't one for releasing songs or albums that sound like each other. This is typically eclectic and passionate Shakira and the album will grow and grow on you, not least with the intensity of songs such as La Pared and the tragic but brilliant "No". Other highlights include Para Obtener Un Si, which sounds like it's from a different era altogether; Lo Imprescindible; En Tus Pupilas; Dia Especial; and the sweet Dia De Enero. Shakira is so refreshing in a world of manufactured pop. I highly recommend this album.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After the success of Laundry Service a few years ago I was wondering whether Shakira had already reached her "peak" as so many artists do, and was set to get worse. How wrong I was! Even though this is an entirely Spanish-language album (me not speaking a great deal of Spanish), I think that it matches "Laundry Service" in excellence, if not exceeds it. There is so much variety in her music; she includes many different styles, rythms and moods in this album: from the beautiful ballads "No" and "La Pared"(the acoustic version is fantastic!) to fast rock numbers like "Escondite Ingles" to the upbeat, lively masterpiece that is "La Tortura" helped by the addition of Alejandro Sanz's vocals.
This is not just an example of excellent vocal talent but also a vibrant show of musical variety and competence. Shakira is truly an adept and fantastic musician; buy this album to see for yourself!
This is not just an example of excellent vocal talent but also a vibrant show of musical variety and competence. Shakira is truly an adept and fantastic musician; buy this album to see for yourself!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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I don't love this album.... I think "La Tortura" is a wonderful and amazing song but apart from this one, the rest is okay but not extremely good. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Glam reader
Shakira at her best - Oral Fixation
Whether you are a teenager or an older music lover you simply cannot help being spellbound by the sheer talent and enthusiasm of Shakira. Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by "Bilgescraper"
A mixed bag...
This album is very strange in the way that some songs are truly excellent whilst others are cringe worthy and actually quite embarrassing. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2006 by JR Anderson
Skip it
I've followed Shakira for a long time. From her initial teen "rocker" songs to her americanized latin-rocker turned hottie Pepsi spokesperson. Read more
Published on 13 April 2006 by Mr. J. M. Ginebra Serrabou
A grower
Having played the superb 'Donde Estan Los Ladrones' and 'Laundry Service' to death, I was relieved to get Shakira's latest album for Christmas. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2006
Beautiful Album!!!
I have liked Shakira for a while now and i was excited about this album coming out and i wasn't disappointed. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2005 by J.D.H
Simply the best!
Shakira has totally changed her style since Laundry service, she has dropped the belly dance and arabic style, and come up with a fantastic new smooth style! Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2005
Shakira Fijacion Oral Vol 1
It has been 4 years since Shakira recorded her last album "Laundry Service". I think that is the 2nd best album Shakira created after Pies Descalzos. Read more
Published on 6 July 2005 by "mru_1985"
Stunning and mature follow up
It's been some time since Shakira released Laundry Service (4 years!), and a very welcome return this is. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2005 by H. R. Trigg
Another incredible album
Once again shakira has succeeded in creating an incredible album with excellent tunes and lyrics. The great range of Latin tunes puts her firmly back on the world music scene, and... Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2005
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