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Poor old Enrique. He's been losing sleep over this album. Insomniac is reputedly the result of six hard months studio graft, with at least 20 other tracks failing to measure up to the Latino love god's exacting standards. Or maybe it just takes that long to make an album where nearly every track has a different producer. Either way this is an album that comes exquisitely polished but perhaps stretching itself too far.
Iglesias' USP (apart from springing from the loins of an even more legendary Spanish singing sex symbol) is, of course, his voice. Discarding the flashier trappings of his ilk, he's become known for the jeans, t-shirt and beanie look that allowed his fans to concentrate more fully on the unique 'on-the-edge-of-tears' tremble that adds such emotional depth to his craft. On more traditional fare like 'Little Girl' and 'Somebody's Me' only a fossil could remain unmoved. Likewise on his other safe ground, the world pop of tracks like 'Miss You', he rarely falters, even if you get the feeling that it would always sound better in his native language. 'Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)' sounds far better in its Spanish version as 'Dimelo'.
But the plethora of 'name' producers show us that Enrique is longing to muscle in on the ever-burgeoning R & B market that's supporting the likes of Timberlake. On 'Push', (featuring the obligatory dirty rap from Lil' Wayne) he becomes unstuck. It's 'adult' in a way that doesn't play to his strengths. The bump 'n' grind seems mechanical and oddly unmoving. Likewise 'On Top Of You' which, again, fails to coinvince in its sleaziness.
To be honest he's no need to make this move towards clubland. He remains the king of latin-tinged heart-tugging and at least half of this album keeps him firmly on top. Just not in an R Kelly kinda way! --Jerome Blakeney
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The reason I said smooth, is mainly because Enrique,
or his production team, has quickly realised the success
of slow R&B on the market at the moment,
and they made this album significantly following that stream.
It doesn't mean a bad thing, but doesn't surprise me either.
However there're still lots of nice songs you can enjoy for this hot summer.
I came to term with similar tunes like Nelly Furtado
in Say it right, or Ne-Yo, Rihanna for example.
Although this album is a little too sad for me,
I guess it because of the name Insomniac so
you're supposed to hear it at night time, perhaps?
Still, it is a very good one. Very sexy, sensual, smooth and
Listening to it made me feel like having
a galss of lemonade on a summer night. :P
Anyway, Die hard fans should definitely get it,
or if you like some electronic sound mixing with R&B drum and beat,
this is surely the chilled drink for you over the summer!
Choice cuts: Ring my bell, On top of you,
Wish I was your lover and Little girl.
or his production team, has quickly realised the success
of slow R&B on the market at the moment,
and they made this album significantly following that stream.
It doesn't mean a bad thing, but doesn't surprise me either.
However there're still lots of nice songs you can enjoy for this hot summer.
I came to term with similar tunes like Nelly Furtado
in Say it right, or Ne-Yo, Rihanna for example.
Although this album is a little too sad for me,
I guess it because of the name Insomniac so
you're supposed to hear it at night time, perhaps?
Still, it is a very good one. Very sexy, sensual, smooth and
Listening to it made me feel like having
a galss of lemonade on a summer night. :P
Anyway, Die hard fans should definitely get it,
or if you like some electronic sound mixing with R&B drum and beat,
this is surely the chilled drink for you over the summer!
Choice cuts: Ring my bell, On top of you,
Wish I was your lover and Little girl.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
His eighth studio album and yet again Enrique delivers top songs that showcase his beautiful voice. There's the up-tempo Do You Know/Dimelo, Tired Of Being Sorry/Amigo Vulnerable which I think deserves to be a single and the rock of Sweet Isabel. Push is an interesting experiment into hip-hop which certainly works as a one-off, although I'm not sure I'd like a whole album like that. Then of course you have the gorgeous, delicate ballads that his voice just seems made for, songs like Somebody's Me/Alguien Soy Yo, Little Girl and Don't You Forget About Me. Stay Here Tonight is also a favourite and the remix of Hero is seriously cool!!
I've been playing the album since I brought it home this morning and I honestly can say I like all the songs on it. A must-buy for Enrique fans.
I've been playing the album since I brought it home this morning and I honestly can say I like all the songs on it. A must-buy for Enrique fans.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I can't get enough of Enrique Iglesias's sound. As far as I'm concerned, he can do no wrong!
Love his latest offering and really enjoy all the extras in Spanish. Having said that, I think the dance version of Not In Love was an extra too far...lose half a point for that as it's the epitome of a stuck record, in parts. Not everyone's perfect, not even Enrique. ;-)
Don't let that put you off though, overall this a great album, with a fantastic summer sound with something for everyone.
Love his latest offering and really enjoy all the extras in Spanish. Having said that, I think the dance version of Not In Love was an extra too far...lose half a point for that as it's the epitome of a stuck record, in parts. Not everyone's perfect, not even Enrique. ;-)
Don't let that put you off though, overall this a great album, with a fantastic summer sound with something for everyone.
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absolutely brilliant!!!
This album is so smooth. Enrique fans will love it. There isn't a bad track on the cd. Put your feet up, put the music on and chill!!!
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This album is, as my title suggests, aimed at the younger generation as the songs "Do you know", "Little girl" and "On top of you" seem have been made to fit a younger generation... Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2007 by Mr. M. Broxup
Lovin' The Ping Pong Song!
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Excellent!
Where do i start?! ive always been a fan of enrique so i was very excited when i heard he was finally releasing some new material.. the review? it's well worth the money!! Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2007 by Heather G
enrique needs to get happy.
Don't get me wrong this is a corker of an album. Well worth buying. But as one of my fellow reviewers pointed out, it's just a little too sad. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2007 by J. M. Steele
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