- Destiny by Gloria Estefan Enhanced CD 1996 Epic
- Artist: Gloria Estefan
- Release Date: Jun 1996
- Format: CD
- Record Label: Epic (USA)
- Genre: International, Latin
- UPC: 074646728321
This has to be Gloria Estefans most accomplished album and one of her best. Conveying strong messages of love and spirituality over percussive afro cuban rhythms it really hits home. It's title track "Destiny" speaks of a sometimes dangerous and obsessive love, one that we can't turn away from no matter what the circumstances, while "I'm not giving you up" tells the tale of a thwarted love affair where the love is so strong and loyal it can beat the odds. Lyrically the album is quite deep without being pretentious..even it's upbeat tracks "You'll be mine (Party Time)" is in my opinion singing the celebrations of what waits for us after we leave this world..that no matter what we are in life or what we're seeking, the biggest party is yet to come.."When the sun is setting in the sky, everybody knows it's party-time" while "Higher" is an all out anti-drug anthem..."Path of the right love" is probably the most spiritual track on the album and with it's unforgettable haunting chorus it says that we all seek the same in life..to be loved, but sometimes without realizing we're on a direct path towards it, it's all around us but we take it for granted. While it's first single "Reach" the theme tune to the 96 Olympics is one if the most up-lifting, positive and influential songs I've heard..."So I'll do whatever it takes..Follow through with the promise I made"...an excellent anthem but avoiding all the anthemic cliches in it's production and arrangements!
Track Listing
1. Destiny
2. I'm Not Giving You Up
3. Steal Your Heart
4. Heart Never Learns, The
5. You'll Be Mine (Party Time)
6. Path of the Right Love
7. Show Me the Way Back to Your Heart
8. Along Came You (A Song For Emily)
9. Higher
10. I Know You Too Well
11. Reach
This CD is in like new condition, and includes all inserts and jewel case.
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