Customer Reviews
Mindblowing.... - By: Andy, 19 Nov 2006 
From the first track 'Bruca Manigua' (which you will replay over & over) to the last. This album is simply Unbelievable. I only discovered Buena Vista with the free Movie cd with my Sunday Times a couple of weeks ago & Ibrahim Ferrer is just an undiscovered Legendin my books. Well, up till the last few years of his life. GET THIS!!!
I´ve run out of superlatives for this. - By: David Johnson, 02 Mar 2006 For me this is one the greatest musical recordings I´ve had the pleasure to listen to, from the first note to the very last.
This brilliant Cuban singer showcases his stunning abilitesin a tour de force of Cuban music. While this album boasts it´s fair share of upbeat moments, witness the pulsating,"cinefuegos tiene su Guaguanco," & the raw power of,"Marieta," it´s on the more subtle, romantic tracks that Ferrer really showcases his genius. "Silencio," is the trembling voice of a dejected, broken man walking along the bay dreaming of his lost love. His voice is so clear & pure but yet at the sametime it sounds so vulnerable. "Herido de sombras," is another demonstration of the shere beauty of this guy´s voice. A personal favourite of mine is "Nuestra ultima cita."
Those who like Cuban music will know how breathtakingly talented & versatile the island´s musicians are. Well on this album he´s accompanied by the very best, legends like González & Galbán. This voice is more than worthy of this incredible collection of musicians. Ry Cooder´s production is excellent, he shepherd´s the record brilliantly & it retains a very authentic feel.
You don´t need a grasp of Spanish to understand the beauty of this & like the rest of the Buena Vista records it trancends musical genres & is very accessible to every music lover.
Stunning.
The Sound of Cuba! - By: , 02 Jan 2006 This is a fantastic album, anyone who enjoys a bit of cuban should invest there hard earned cashin this album.
Its a huge shame that Ibrahim Ferrer is no longer with us & that we wont hear from the Buena Vista Social Club.
Best song on the Album has to be Cinefuegos Tiene Su Guaguanco.
This is the sort of album you'd listen to with a bottle of wine, a nice cigar & a beautifull lady!
The Best Crooner Since Ol' Blue Eyes - By: , 08 Mar 2004 This album is full to the brim with ballads & dances to set any girl's heart a-fluttering. The stand-out track
is called Silencio & is a duet, the recording of which was featured on the film "Buena Vista Social Club".
If you liked the album from the film, then you'll love this CD - buy it now!
Rythm and Rum - By: , 10 Aug 2003 As a late-comer to the Cuban music scene I have missed out on several notable albums, however if you only buy one Cuban music CD then let it be this one.
It is, without a doubt, the perfect antidote to British seasons. In summer there is nothing better than sitting with a Cuba Librain the garden, listening to the velvet tones of Ibrahim. In winter it will put a smile on your face & sun-shinein your heart.
Congratulations to Ry Cooder for resurrecting the adulation deserved of this unique voice, but do not forget all others whose talent makes this album a genuine "find".
Buy it, enjoy it, & forever more be a converted Ferrer-phile!
