Among the individual songs:
Can not Remember To Forget You, written by John Hill, Tom Hull, Daniel Alexander, Erik Hassle, Shakira and Robyn Fenty.
The song describes the degree of maturity and the eloquence of a teenager feel of someone's relationship ended not get away ... "I never Seemed to act so stupid" - striking line.
Musically nice reggae-heavy, a sound of the mainstream enthusiastic in combination with Rihanna; the video I start not to here, which is fortunately not subject to the review ... Did definitely catchy qualities, which is probably quite good for sales.
Empire, written by Steve Mac and Ina Wroldsen.
Yes, what can I say to lines like "And I'm like ... and I'm like ... and I'm like ... Hooooooooo, hoooooooo" It has a more empty, do not say more phrase in the history of music not yet been heard. (When we speak of monosyllabic "words" like la la la or di da du eo eo eo waive or ...) phrases like "And the stars make love to the universe" complete the picture, making the song completely silly and comforting about the absolutely beautiful, powerful voice Shakira and the great melody and instrumentality in this piece not ignore.
You do not care about me, written by Nasrih Atweh, Adam Messinger and Chantal Kreviazuk.
One of my favorite tracks on the album, due to the particular structure of the song, Shakira's incredible vocals and traceable feel conveys the song. Even though my sentences like "I fold your t-shirts and I strip your bed" pretty annoying as in times of emancipation, a soulful song of Shakira's famous metaphors emerged not can hold a candle, but not completely flat lyrically is. Reminds me musically somehow Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye.
Dare, written by Shakira and 7 other people.
They say too many cooks spoil the broth. Whether that was the reason for this strange piece of music, I naturally do not know. But this Elektrobrei not taste good. Not because I do not like electric, on the contrary. I Love Electric. Good, complex, soulful electro. The Spanish version of La La La, the whole thing makes no better.
Cut me deep, written by Adam Messinger, Nasri Atweh, Mark Pellizer, Alex and Ben Tanas Spivak
Together with You Do not Care About Me my favorite song on the album, with an insanity voice, great song structure, the text does not matter Shakira's heyday ran, confident nevertheless. The band Magic! with which the song is sung together, although I can not somehow get heard (sounds like background singers) but that makes it no less beautiful. Starts reggae-heavy and evolves into an effortless transition to solid pop-rock.
23, written by Shakira and Luis Fernando Ochoa
Here Shakira working together again with an old companion of already on Pies Descalzos songs written with her. But result is not particularly innovative declaration of love to her partner Gerard Pique, but rather a kind of repetition. That they lost their faith in God and only in the (this is the only difference) then brown again took place blue eyes, we know at least since "Something" from the album Oral Fixation ... I just do not stand repetitions. Uncreative, and any kind of bored. Apart from that, the song is here very beautiful and very emotional, especially the line "God knows That I'm a good dancer, my feet can move to the music he plays" cut to me.
The One Thing, written by Shakira and Nasri Atweh
I am surprised that even this song needed Writing Help, but ok. Until I knew that he is for her firstborn son, I found the song a bit cheesy and oddly, as if love song. With the background info that it is for their baby, the feeling for this rousing, joyous, devotional and uncompromising song has changed. One of my favorite tracks on the album. Great voice, great atmosphere, with text on the most creative on the album, a total authentic and touching. In particular, the lines, "I may not be here forever, but it'll be a long road together" are really moving.
Medicine, written by Shakira, Hillary Lindsay and Mark Bright.
Here we come to another song that I like to like on the album, which is more a result of the melody and the vocals as a result of the text is. The duet with Blake Shelton sounds convincing and balanced, I find the voices fit together quite ok, nothing special but nothing bad either.
Spotlight, written by Shakira, Hillary Lindsay and Mark Bright.
Sounds like the justification that it does not want to be. Well, what can I say about the song ... I like as always Shakira's voice like that melody and tempo find quite ok, but the text is somewhat defiantly, half-baked, superficial, and does not fit in my opinion really about a woman which is in the business for so long. Reminds me of Avril Lavigne.
Broken Record, written by Shakira and Busbee
I like the song really like to know why, I can not say really. The text is kind of interesting but also says a lot about a slightly sick relationship from ... "Your voice is the only music I can not do without" is very absurd for someone who lives it, and world famous for this is to make music , Unfortunately, a lot of sounds on the new album frighteningly clear exactly after that ... As would come their own music long after his voice ... The beautiful voice and the music loving comfort but generously over the partially strange text away. Definitely very romantic and not for people do not like the kitsch (I belong but do not;))
Nunca me acuerdo de olvidarte, written by Shakira and other 5
The better version of Can not Remember To Forget You. For a reason which is rationally not quite so easy to explain with certainty sounds Shakira's voice much more intense, warmer, deeper and more diverse in their Spanish-language songs. The text is also not as infantile as in the English version and thus trumps CRTFY by far. That here also lacks Rihanna does not bother otherwise.
Loca Por Ti, written by Shakira, Josep Bellavista, Carlos Hernandez, Juan Alberto Herrera and Clapera.
A tribute to the loved one that sounds so sad, like trying to save a sinking ship, as long as one is still full of hope. Very very nice and soulful singing, the instruments are relatively restrained, nevertheless stand with their cheerfulness contrary to the text.
The Catalan version of the song, boig Per Tu sounds beautifully by the unfamiliarity of the language. Why this song is, however, available only in the download version of the album and not on the physical album, I do not understand.
La La La written by Shakira and other x.
The slurry is not tasty if you do not change the recipe. Also not in Spanish. It remains an uninspired pop-electro song which perhaps a little smoother sound lyrically as in English, but not appreciably. Does anyone what to say LEGO? This version is only in the digital album and not on the physical CD.
La La La (Brazil 2014)
Text adapted to the intellectual demands of the World Cup. Platt and parolig, perfect for stage :)
Chasing Shadows, written by Sia Furler, Fernando Garibay and Greg Kurstin, produced by Greg Kurstin
The only song in which Shakira has done nothing but sing. It shows the song also. It's not necessarily a bad song, but it just does not sound to her ... I can not define it, it reminds me of all possible precedent and extinct pop starlet, but it's a Good Feel song, and in this many Make sad world of which you can not have enough, right? :) Reminds me of the feeling by 4 or 5 clock in the morning after a party with your loved one to totter in the sunrise, drunk with love, alcohol and dancing.
That Way, written by Shakira, Olivia Waithe and Roy Battle
Bum! Finally something honest, real, tangible, authentic! Thanks! That in my opinion only song on this album that rankommt the intensity and intimacy that Shakira has shown in other love ballads on previous albums. The minimalist music fits perfectly to, I'm at least into the heart. Describes very precisely and powerfully depicts the ups and downs of a relationship, the pain of conflict and crises with the people you love most.
Conclusion: A Hardcore Shakira fan as I of course bought every album, and friends of the superficial pop music with catchy guarantee this album is highly recommended. But he who searches the depth, complexity and abstract beauty of Shakira's previous albums is here probably not be able to find.
