People en Español
The king of ranchero music’s album cover isn’t the best portrayal of the great work you’ll find inside this 12-track disc, with songs written by Joan Sebastian for the Don Chente. From the tragic "La Derrota," the optimistic "Niña Hechicera" (with more of a pop arrangement), and, of course, the memorable "Para Siempre," the theme song from the Mexican soap
Fuego en la Sangre, Fernández sings with such conviction that it’s hard not to consider this one of his best albums yet.
--Ernesto Sánchez (
People en Español 
)
La portada del nuevo álbum del rey de la música ranchera no es el mejor indicador del buen material que se encuentra a través de los 12 temas que Joan Sebastian escribió para Don Chente. Desde la trágica "La Derrota," la optimista "Niña Hechicera" (con un arreglo más pop), y por supuesto, la memorable "Para siempre," tema de la telenovela
Fuego en la Sangre, Fernández las intepreta con tal esmero, que sin exagerar, se trata de uno de los mejores discos del cantante.
--Ernesto Sánchez (
People en Español )
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(13 customer reviews) 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
The great songs are great, the rest are still better than average.,
November 7, 2007 Sammity Sam - See all my reviews
This review is from: Para Siempre (Audio CD)
I haven't listened to mexican music in a while, much less ranchera but I, like most Mexicans, know and love alot of Vicente songs and consider him among Mexico's national treasures. This album got me back to listening to Mexican music again since I was hooked when I first heard the album (track 2). I also just learned that Joan Sebastian is responsible for writing all the tracks on this wonderful album. It's a fantastic album with wonderful lyrics (which makes or breaks a song for me) and once sung with Chente's wonderful voice, the album becomes irresistible. If Chente worked with Joan on the rest of his albums, I'd get them all. A second choice would have to be Marco Antonio Solis, also capable of writing in any genre if he feels like it. I haven't missed an album since "Mi Fantasia". Anyways, below are my fav 4 for now.
- Top 4:
- A Quien Vas a Amar Mas Que a Mi - "No vas hallar al ser maravilloso al ser perfecto, que rebase este amor y que en efecto, te entregue...Read more
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Viva Mexico!,
March 30, 2008 A. F. "World Traveler" (Elk Grove, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Para Siempre (Audio CD)
I have been hearing his song "La Derrota" for a couple of weeks now and finally they said who the singer is and I wasn't surprised to hear that it was Vicente Fernandez. This song has to be one of the most powerful and passionate songs Vicente has ever sung. Every time that I listen to it, it reminds me of how beautiful and how wonderful Mexico is. If anyone wants to hear the heart of Mexico, it's in his songs and in this album. Every time he sings, I fall deeper and deeper in love with Mexico. Viva Mexico!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Vicente... still king of the rancheras,
November 17, 2007 Daniel Fernandez (Sydney, New South Wales Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Para Siempre (Audio CD)
It says alot about Don Fernandez that he still is the best the ranchera world has to offer even though he's been around for decades.
His voice is still strong, the arrangements are just right, the lyrics are beautiful, and the songwriting is superb (thanks to Joan Sebastian).
First ranchera album i've purchased in years. They haven't been particularly great this decade.
Thank you Vicente and Joan for getting me to listen to it again.
