Search - Diego Torres :: Un Mundo Diferente

Color Esperanza... un mundo de posibilidades por delante

Manny Hernandez | Bay Area, CA | 01/13/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"La inconfundible voz de Diego Torres nos trae en esta ocasion un hermoso trabajo, cuyo primer tema se ha convertido en un auténtico himno de la lucha por la libertad en Venezuela. Tan solo oirla una sola vez le para los pelos a cualquiera. Aparte de eso, es super-contagiosa con su ritmo a base de percusión de samba y trompetas de música latina. En resumen, un trabajo fabuloso que nos muestra un mundo de posibilidades en esta época tan llena de conflictos."

Very good job.

Javier Lopez | Peru | 04/25/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's almost impossible to be Latin and don't know the song "Color esperanza". A song that was aired all over Latin America and Europe.
After his 1999 hit album "Tal cual es" which included the Top 10 U.S hit "La ultima noche". Diego took two years to release "Un mundo diferente". An album with the same direction as his previuos with a mix of pop and tropical rhythms but with a more mature and confident Diego Torres.
The first single "Sueños" was a hit fallowed by the biggest hit of the album; "Color esperanza". Then came "Que no me pierda" a song that it's impossible to miss in a discotheque, with all this hits the album was nominated for an American Grammy Award in 2002.
Now in 2004, three years after its release the album is still strong and now with Diego's MTV Unplugged. Diego is going to be considerated as one of the most important singers in music industry.
My favorite songs on this cd are "Color esperanza" (Hope's colour), "Conmigo siempre" (Always with me), "Sueños" (Dreams), "Que no me pierda" (Don't let myself lost), "Alegria" (Joy) and the bonous track "A traves del tiempo" (Through time)."

This is meaty pop that deserves more than 5 stars.

guillermoj | Washington, DC United States | 08/18/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have to thank a good friend for turning me on to Diego Torres via 1999 "Tal Cual Es," and I could not believe that I had never heard of this guy as he quickly became one of my favorites. Like that release, "Un Mundo Diferente" earns 5 solid stars as it is the best of Latin pop, which combines great melody with poetry. Diego more than deserves a place on the table with the great Alejandro Sanz and Juan Luis Guerra as the best of the best.



This release came out in 2001, but I am only getting into it now as I was under whelmed when I first heard it and it went to the back of the pile. I don't know what the heck was wrong with me as this release may even be better than "Tal Cual Es," if that is possible, and I can't stop listening to it and just bought his "Unplugged" release from Amazon.com. It's hard to list highlights from this release as they are all great to me. "Color Esperanza" is a perfect example of what Diego does best, which is to turn on your mind and your body to give you a feeling that is uplifting and makes you glad to be alive no matter what you may be going through. His voice is beautiful and authentic and this release ups the ante and benefits from the Santanders (both G. and K.) with some merengue touches that further amplify an already great menu. "Quisiera" is a slow burner and is another favorite, as is "Si Tu Te Vas." I love the tango vibe on "Soy De La Gente," and I just wait until the salsa kicks in during the same song! A total treat for the ears.



Since I cannot gush so much about a release, as people may think that I am a record company executive, I have to find something that is not perfect... I am thinking.... Well there are a couple of songs towards the beginning of the release that are amazing, but it COULD be argueds that they may be a little overproduced and the choruses sound a bit cliched, but ultimately Diego and the music cannot be denied EVEN if one tries to deconstruct the points that I just highlighted to try and show some degree of objectivity. For those who are interested in packaging, the inserts are great with the non-stereotypical outdoor photography, and include all the lyrics



This guy is getting to be huge in Latin America and Europe, but has yet to reach a critical mass here in the United States. One listen to this CD and you may find yourself having a new favorite singer. Spanish speakers (native and non-native) will hear lyrics that are not your run boy meets girl songs, and those who don't speak Spanish will likely succumb to the rhythms (both slow and tropical) of a man who I hope continues to sell enough records to keep us entertained for many years to come. I am listening to this release right now for the third time today and decided that I needed to share the wealth as you guys have turned me on to some great stuff.

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