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Gipsy Kings - Compas Audio CD

A fair review of the Gipsy Kings "Compas" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Gipsy Kings reviews here, or go back to the Gipsy Kings tabs.

Gipsy Kings Band: Gipsy Kings
Title: Compas
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Release Date: 1997-08-12
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Ami Wa Wa (Solo Por Ti) 2: Que Si, Que No (Funiculi Funiculi) 3: Rumba Por Aqui 4: Recuerdo Apasionado [Instrumental] 5: Mira la Itana Mora 6: Fiesta Comenza 7: Canto a Brazil 8: Salsa de Noche [Instrumental] 9: Mi Nino 10: Di Me 11: Obsesion de Amor [Instrumental] 12: Lo Mal y Lo Bien 13: Amor Gitano

Gipsy Kings, typical Gipsy kings
All Rumbas; over and over. I find that this album is like ALL the Gipsy Kings albums; very the same material over and over. I dont think they reflect true flamenco at all; as they play the same music over and over; do not do soleares; sevillanas etc; if you are a fan of modern jazzy flamenco then you will most likely like this; if you are more of the Carlos Montoya type, forget it and save your money for more authentic music.


Compas
It is a little different from the other albums but don't get me wrong, it is still a very good one. Compas is another excellent Album from the famous Gipsy Kings. It must be their most inventive album ever and their most atmospheral one. Standout tracks are: Ami Wa Wa (Solar Por Ti), La Fiesta Comenza, Canto A Brazil, Mi Nino and the beautiful Di Me. The instumental tracks are all brilliant. This album is very recommended, for every one.


Takes you to Spain without the airfare!
I think they are a fantastic group to introduce the world to Latin music. I am a diehard GK fan! I fell in love with them after hearing "Bamboleo". After hearing just one song, you will fall in love with the ancient gypsy and arabic sounds that are blended with classic instruments. The big plus is the voice of Nick Reyes who is sometimes hard and unstoppable, making you feel the pain of loss or the smooth sensuous voice that makes you feel the passion of love. Their music reflects the landscape of Spain and its history. I visited Spain in February and heard their music many times on the radio. When I want to remember my great time in Spain, I listen to the Gypsy Kings.


Not worth the money unless you're a diehard fan
It's definitely the weakest of the bunch, although a couple of the songs are OK. I'm mystified by Amazon's decision to list this as one of the group's Essential Recordings. If you want the flamenco rhythms the Gipsy Kings are known for, I prefer Love and Liberte, but any of the other albums are better than this one. If you want unplugged sound, try Allegria; if you want the middle eastern-Moorish musical influence, Mosaique is far superior.


Simply wonderful
Now that I have it, I really feel ready to live. Yes, this album is simply wonderful, though it won't tell you much at first audition (except of course, for Solo Por Ti and Mira La Itana Mora). Technically, it's perfect, as Gipsy Kings songs always are. Absolutely superb music, once again! Interesting thing about Gipsy Kings - you can't tell why you like it, since your heart is the one in charge.


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