"It's strange that just after 4 years and only one new studio album. Marta is releasing a new greatest hits album. Actually it would be difficult to choose between one and the other. The first one; "LOS MEJORES AÑOS DE NUESTRA VIDA" has more songs and the selection is better but you won't find any new songs. On this one you notice the effort just with the cover (one of the best cd covers that I've ever seen) and the fact that she has recorded 3 new songs including "PROFUNDO VALOR" a song that she wrote for her twin sister who died from cancer. The song has very emotional lyrics and had reached #1 on the spanish charting lists. Finally I have to mention that two of her biggest hits had been re-recorded for this production ("DESESPERADA" and "SOLDADOS DEL AMOR"). "DESESPERADA 2004" sounds much better than the original.
All this is if you know about Marta's career. If you don't know much. I can tell that she has an amazing voice and that her music goes from pop to dance and ballads to blues. She also happends to be the Spanish singer who works with some of the best producers in the business, including Paul Barry who usually works with Cher and other top singers and she even affords to record her productions in the U.S even though she lives in Spain and her music audience is almost all from there.
The DVD includes most of her videos and has an exclusive interview plus behind the scenes from her 1993 video "DESESPERADA". The DVD is good but it could have better like including all her videos or her latest video from "PROFUNDO VALOR""
True talent!!!
tina arena | california, usa | 07/23/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Here is someone who defines talent, style, beauty, class, and more. She truly is one of a kind. Her voice is everlasting and strong and she is as hip as can be. I wish we had more true talent like her around. I've followed Marta since she was with ole-ole and let me tell you her music just keeps getting better changing with the times. buy it she can sing and shes beautiful too!!!!"
Bravo for more of Marta!
N. J. Smith | San Diego, Ca | 06/08/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Galmaraz . . . it's difficult to find Marta Sanchez merchandise anywhere, I believe, so what a jewel this cd is!! The music is, well, wonderfully Marta . . . I never get tired of hearing her powerful vocals! The 3 new tracks are utterly fantastic, as well as the remixes. But what got me to buy this disc is the dvd . . . WOW!! The interview alone can make a grown man cry . . . for more. A must have for any fan of this timeless, ageless beauty!
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Finally a decent greatest hits
Aminadab Agustin | Tijuana, Mexico | 04/18/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Finally a well done greatest hits album by Marta Sánchez. Three brand new songs and 2 new remixes of her classics, along with all the other hits.
Marta is exploring rhythms that she hasn't used before in Separate and Caradura. Profundo Valor is a song she wrote for her sister who recently passed away.
Caradura is a blend of reggaeton and flamenco, it sounds awesome.
The remixes of Desesperada and Soldados de Amor could've been better, I personally expected a lot more from Carlos Jean. Desesperada 2004 sounds like an early 90's remix.
I've never heard the original Soldados De Amor but the remix is good.
What I think is a great buy is the DVD, it has all her videos but Arena y Sol. Not sure of why she decided not to include that video. Could she be embarrassed by it?
It also comes with a Behind The Scenes of Despesperada and a long interview where she talks about everything the fans want to hear about.
So if you're barely a Marta Sanchez fan, you should definitely buy this CD, it has all of her best songs and all her videos. If you're already a fan, then you will love this album without a doubt.