Amar Sin Mentiras (Jewl)

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Amar Sin Mentiras (Jewl)
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  1. Audio CD: Release Date 2004-06-08
  2. Publisher: Sony U.S. Latin
  3. Artist: Marc Anthony
  4. Sales Rank in Music: #86527

Product Review

Amar Sin Mentiras finds pop-salsero Marc Anthony standing comfortably at the crossroads of his bilingual career. The album (his first since 2002's English-language Mended) is Anthony's first foray into Latin pop, and it's one of his finest efforts overall. Anthony's previous Spanish-language albums were fiery salsa collections, and they helped him cement his status as the genre's premiere superstar. His English pop releases, however, never quite matched that passion, mostly because of drippy production and syrupy sweet songwriting. Amar Sin Mentiras sees the accomplished singer conquering the romantic ballad territory occupied by the likes of Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin with an eenthusiastic energy. First single "Ahora Quien" is anchored by a lovely arrangement featuring the London Symphony Orchestra. Equally compelling is "Escapemonos," Anthony's duet with blushing bride Jennifer Lopez from the film "Shall We Dance?" Through it all, Anthony's rich voice remains a marvel. And for those disappointed by the overall pensive mood, fear not: a salsa version of the album is scheduled to be released later this year. --Joey Guerra
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Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review
3.6 out of 5 stars (56 customer reviews)

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Relax! A Salsa Disc Is Coming..., July 17, 2004
Rudy Palma "The Writing Fiend" (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Amar Sin Mentiras (Jewl) (Audio CD)
Singer Marc Anthony's latest LP "Amar Sin Mentiras (To Love Without Lies)" debuted at the summit of the Billboard Latin albums chart, and for good reason. Easily his best album yet, it is his first album of pop songs in Spanish. He is currently recording a salsa album to be released later this summer as a sequel to "Amar Sin Mentiras," which is the reason his Nada Personal tour has been postponed until November.

Whether it is on sweeping ballads or hot uptempo tracks, Anthony's passionate, crystal-clear vocals remain pure as the waters of Caribbean. The material perfectly showcases it from the start of the opening track and lead single "Ahora Quien (Now Who)" to the very conclusion of the disc with the title track. The former, which reached #1 on Billboard's Hot Latin singles chart, features the collective talent of the London Symphony Orchestra and is a perfect introduction to Anthony's vocal prowess. A full-blown confessional ballad full of pain and longing, it is quite...Read more


6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was expecting---instead, it was great!!, February 4, 2005
VCQ - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Amar Sin Mentiras (Jewl) (Audio CD)
Perhaps my fascination and admiration for the much-maligned "Amar Sin Mentiras" stems from the fact that my usual Latin musical diet consists of angst-ridden ballads by the sensual, ringlet-crowned Spaniard David Bisbal, or the fiery Italian Tiziano Ferro in his quieter moments. Sure, I've listened to and loved Marc Anthony's sizzling salsa persona for years, but there was something deliciously rewarding about "Amar Sin Mentiras" that I wasn't expecting based on the numerous negative critical reviews that dismissed the salsa god's first pop album as lightweight and limited.

The album opens with "Ahora Quien," an urgent, melancholy ode to the traces of a lost relationship. The melody is carried delicately by a piano and the soft sweep of strings. Next up is the much-criticized duet "Escapémos" with the new Mrs. Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez. The song has an old-fashioned feel and reminded me of old Mexican ballads (think Chavela Vargas or Lola Beltran). Latin guitar...Read more


5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS ALBUM, July 7, 2004
Jessica (South Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Amar Sin Mentiras (Jewl) (Audio CD)
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion... some of us love it some of you hate it. I am a devoted Marc fan and have been for many years. I love his music... no matter what he sings, whether it be salsa, ballads, pop... whatever - he sings the hell out of it! I went out and bought this CD the day it went on sale. I knew that this CD was going to be a latin pop album so maybe that is why some of you are disappointed. Many of you were expecting this to be a salsa album, but that one doesn't come out until late this summer. Give this CD a chance. Personally, I like it better than his 'Mended' CD. His voice is awesome! I was lucky enough to win tickets to his private concert down on South Beach 2 weeks ago. I was in the front row with my best friend. He was on stage for an hour - 9 songs. He opened with the ballad version of 'Ahora Quien'. Later he went on to sing more of his popular songs, in between all of that he sang 2 more songs off the new pop album... 'Tu Amor Me Hace...Read more

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