Pies Descalzos＜完全生産限定盤/Yellow & Red Marbel Vinyl＞

世界的歌姫=シャキーラ 1995年発売『Pies Descalzos』30周年記念盤

1995年にリリースされた『Pies Descalzos』は、シャキーラのキャリアにおける転換期を象徴する作品で、彼女を世界的なスターダムへと押し上げた。ポップ・ロックのリズムとラテンミュージックを革新的に融合させたこのアルバムは、斬新で個性的なサウンドを生み出した。「Estoy Aqui」「Donde Estas Corazon」「Antologia」といったヒット曲で、シャキーラは記憶に残るフレーズを生み出す才能を披露し、真のソングライターとしての地位を確立した。このアルバムの30周年を記念し、鮮やかなイエローとレッドのマーブルカラー・ヴァイナルで再登場。

Shakira's 1996 debut album, Pies Descalzos set the stage for one of the international community's most celebrated and exciting stars. The album took a while to gain momentum, but once it did, the young chanteuse ascended to dizzying commercial heights that were only magnified with her more electrifying later releases. The more tranquil Pies Descalzos, however, finds the young singer/songwriter balancing heartfelt, earnest ballads (such as "Te Necesito") with catchy, jangly pop/rock. The album opens with the infectious and melodic pop/rocker "Estoy Aqui" and continues with the ballad "Antologia" before breaking into the dancehall-lite of "Un Poco de Amor." As can be seen from the diversity of the material, Shakira seems to still be finding her own voice, but the results are nonetheless engaging. Other highlights include the catchy "Se Quiere Se Mata," "Donde Estas Corazon," and the cool, jazzy "Te Espero Sentada," which unfortunately loses momentum during the chorus. All in all, Pies Descalzos is a solid debut from a young artist who was still evolving and would later further fulfill her artistic potential. ~ Jose F. Promis