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The injustice that is the lack of CD's by Prisma..

Rob Ez | Chicago | 09/10/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Prisma is one of the rarest artists in Mexican music. She is a singer/songwriter who never valued herself on her looks, but simply sang her beautiful little heart out. Even though she acheived success, she is all but forgotten today. She began her career in the 70's, where she started off as a teacher, but then turned to music. I am not sure what her real name is, but I am aware that she chose the name Prisma as a good luck charm for a stage name, and in her beginnings, would give out Prism necklaces to her public that would attend her concerts. She was very successful, up until the 80's when she became very ill (unsure what the cause was) and decided to retire. She has written songs for other people, most notably 'Fuego Y Ternura" by Lucero.



This is the ONLY CD that has ever been released by this incredible talent. It's a shame that after so many years, a true artist of this kind is not even praised today, not here or her native land of Mexico. She was often regarded as the female Joan Sebastian, and in fact sang 2 duets with him "Una Dama Y Un Señor" and "Oiga" (both NOT included on this CD).



Prisma seemed to have a knack for melody. Track after track, you can see how the melody is always the strongest point in the song, almost immediately striking your head and staying there. From her upbeat pseud-country songs ("te lo van diciendo, mi querido amor, esas cosas del amor") to her heartfelt ballads ("estoy contigo en esta cancion" and her amazing "De color de rosa"), the melody carries the song to it's peak. Vocally, Prisma is a top notch vocalist, having much control over her high spirited Soprano voice. I've said this before, but she really ranks up there with Dollly Parton. You can almost say she is the Spanish Dolly!



The CD itself includes most of Prisma's more known material, including her biggest hits "Tomalo, Tomalo", the aforementioned "De Color De Rosa", "Hijo De La Mala Vida" and my personal favorite "Cálla". However, it fails by excluding the Joan Sebastian duets and "Ni Un Beso, Ni Un Adios". I hope more of Prisma's material is released soon, for it will be a crime to deny the world of this talent.



I highly recommend anybody to pick up this CD. Great price, 20 great tracks, no filler, and you will find some great Country-Western tinged songs from this great singer."