Border Girl

 (131 customer reviews)

Paulina Rubio is the newest Latin face to set place in the United States with an English album. A plus for this album is the fact that this disc is full of hits. This CD is dance friendly just like that of Kylie Minogue's album yet still it has traditional Latin flavor tracks like that of Thalia's latest album. The down fall of this album is that Paulina didn't write any of the songs but you can't hold it against her, look at Britney Spears, and plus Paulina makes up for it with the hot dance beats and her sexy voice. This album is extremely sexy with dance, rock, R&B, and mariachi beats behind her provocative accent. Track Highlights1.) Don't Say Goodbye - This is the first single from Paulina Rubio and its full of phat beats that go well in any club.2.) Casanova - This song has a great Latin dance beat to it, but the lyrics aren't that strong, I do not think this song would hold up as a single but its still pretty fun to listen to.3.) Border Girl - Words couldn't...Read more

Although it was only a minor hit album, Paulina Rubio's "Border Girl," which would debut and peak at #11 on Billboard's Top 200 albums chart and ultimately sell just north of 600,000 copies in the US, is a bonafide pop music dream. The disc is overstuffed from beginning to end with sing-a-long choruses that are simply unshakeable, while maintaining splendid production throughout that doesn't obscure Rubio's vocals or unique appeal, but instead helps the singer and her Latin roots shine in the sunlight.

Although the first track and lead single "Don't Say Goodbye" only peaked at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100, it is nevertheless an urgent, pulsing club jam that Rubio delivers splendidly. The sharp video for the track, which was shot at an infamous $1,000,000 budget, is also candy for the eyes. The only problems with the track are the gloom it creates - it is, after all, about broken love - and its Euro-pop styled production, which both combined to make it an unfavorable choice...Read more

I remember when I first heard the lead off single 'Don't Say Goodbye.' It sounded great. It is a good dance-pop song. However, this album is a patchy collection of songs that vary in styles, from hip-hop, ranchera, dance, and guitar pop. There are some good songs on here. 'Border Girl' is an anthem-like pop/rock song for anyone in love. 'Stereo' sounds like someone tried to make Paulina Rubio sound like Vanity 6, although I could do without the lackluster rap in the middle. 'The Last Goodbye' is a great crossover song. Originally 'El Ultimo Adios' off her 'Paulina' album, the English translation recieves a edgier, hip-hop sound. 'Sexual Lover' is the best song on this album, but sounds a lot better in Spanish 'Y Yo Sigo Aqui.' Overall, this CD dissapointed me. I was expecting stellar pop hooks, but I found songs that failed to reach anything good or lasting. If she would have spent more time with writers and producers on the album, she would have a great album. But she...Read more