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 realising 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! Do
yourself a favour.. sit back and listen!




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