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Alejandra Vernon | Long Beach, California | 05/18/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is Joan's most successful CD to date, and deservedly so. Though his voice is showing a few signs of wear, he's still a marvelous singer, and his songs are so full of poetry and candor.The hit single from this CD is "Secreto de Amor", about a secret love affair, and has an infectious bolero rhythm. It's a slightly new sound for him, with a catchy refrain that you'll find yourself singing along with.Another lovely song is "Amorcito Mio", also about a discreet love..."amorcito mio~mio tan del alma~mio tan escondido~mio tan especial"...my favorite track of all is "El Toro", about how to conquer sadness using the imagery of a bullfighter. The lyrics are terrific and wise, and the guitar work of Ramon Stagñaro is sensational, as it also is in another wonderful song, "Anoche Hablamos" about a "kiss and make-up" scenario.The booklet insert has easy to read lyrics and info (so appreciated by me) and photos, including a lovely one of his son Julian, the subject of the last track on the CD.Joan's melodic songs seem to be slices of his life, beautifully written lyrics that tell personal stories and shared with his listeners. He's one of my very favorites, a great artist with much to give the world."

Secreto de Amor: Secret of a great CD

jackiesdog | 05/07/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Let's start with the final verdict: guilty of first degree superb music. For those of you who want a taste of great musical arrangements and poetry, well you'll find it here. For those of you who want some playfulness in song, you'll find it here too. For those who want folklore, here it is. If you want it with a country twang, ditto. A sensual love song? No problem. A simple story, or something with a dance rhythm? You should know the answer by now. Albums usually have one or two songs that grab and hold a listeners attention. Be ready to be carried away by this album. If you want to know the secret of a great cd, then listen to Secreto de Amor."

He's got the bases covered

jackiesdog | Sonora, Mexico | 09/04/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A clandestine affair. A relationship just out of reach. Beauty. Passion. Suffering. And, the love for a son. Mr. Joan Sebastian has the love bases covered, to perfection. "Me Gustas" is the REALLY big hit on this CD. I had never even heard of Joan Sebastian until that song was being played on every street corner, in every supermarket and from every car radio in town, and I went out in search of that honey-smooth voice. "Anoche Hablamos" has a Julio Iglesias sound to it except for the "tu, tu, tu" of Juan Gabriel fame. Absorbing. The catchy "El Toro," a traditional rendering with "Bravos" and "Oles" is actually an analogy in which Sebastian likens suffering to bulls attacking the soul. Poor taste but good sounds. This whole CD is excellent. The only way it falls short is in quantity. It's only 34 minutes long, but 34 pleasing minutes they are."