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| Como Ama una Mujer | 
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| Artist: Jennifer Lopez
Label: Epic/Sony BMG Latin
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  65 reviews
Sales Rank: 6412
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 78149
UPC: 828767814926
EAN: 0828767814926
ASIN: B000N3SS80
Release Date: March 27, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Qué Hiciste | | • | Me Haces Falta | | • | Como Ama Una Mujer | | • | Te Voy A Querer | | • | Por Que Te Marchas | | • | Por Arriesgarnos | | • | Tu | | • | Amarte Es Todo | | • | Apresurate | | • | Sola | | • | Adios |
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Amazon.com
Through the course of Como Ama Una Mujer, the first full-blown collection of Spanish-language tunes from multicultural diva Jennifer Lopez, we keep waiting for it to happen. A sweltering, hands-in-the-air dance anthem--the kind that made Lopez a superstar. Alas, the club beats never materialize: not even a soul-diva shimmy. The closest Lopez comes to is midtempo first single "Que Hiciste." (Seek out the pulsing, reggaeton-flavored remix for maximum dance floor fabulousness.) What we get here is a surprisingly solid collection of elegant ballads and rock-flavored tunes that showcase new vocal strengths and surprising lyrical maturity. Producers Marc Anthony, Estefano and Julio Reyes give Lopez the gloss without overpowing her, a key element to the disc's success. La Lopez recycles one track from 2005's Rebirth, "(Can't Believe) This Is Me," which pops up here as the superior "Porque te Marchas." The disc's second half is a sweeping, often gorgeous, stream of romantic consciousness, starting with the lovely "Tu" and gliding through the gently chugging "Sola." And the beautiful closing track "Adios" is a standout, pairing Lopez's lilting vocals with a gentle string arrangement and a rousing chorus of voices. A sterling achievement from a diva whose talent is just beginning to blossom. --Joey Guerra
Album Description
Import pressing of J-Lo's 2007 Spanish language album features two additional bonus tracks: 'Quien Sera' and 'Que Hiciste'. Como Ama Una Mujer (The Way a Woman Loves) is her first full Spanish-language album and features a collection of "big ballads" written and produced by Estéfano, who had previously produced the Grammy-nominated Spanish-language album Amar Sin Mentiras for Marc Anthony. Epic.
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 How a Woman Loves...... March 27, 2007
66 out of 75 found this review helpful
A life's ambition realised? Or a cynical throw of the loaded Latin dice to consolidate the expansion of the J-Lo brand?
Acknowledged as the most influential Hispanic artist of our time, it is perhaps surprising it took so long for Jenny to show us the hacienda.
The single 'Que Hiciste' is a rump shaking dancefloor filler, but unrepresentative of what is an essentially easy, if classy, listening exercise. It does prove conclusively that Lopez can sing, and in relation to her acting career is definitely more "Out Of Sight" than "Gigli".
Her first album in Spanish includes ballads about pain and deliverance, but is often overproduced ( four tracks feature the strings of the London Symphony Orchestra ) and whiffs of the forgettably exotic.
The title track (which means "How a Woman Loves") might wow the diners on a Caribbean cruise and the single "Que Hiciste" is at least a lively moment among the tepid balladry, too often interrupted with clumsy guitar solos.
 The End of Her Lucky Streak April 11, 2007
25 out of 59 found this review helpful
There's no use beating about the bush: With crooner husband Marc Anthony at her side, Jennifer Lopez has at last made her big splash into Spanish-language pop. A splash of soulless stagnation, that is. "Como Ama Una Mujer (How a Woman Loves)" makes a better coaster for dinner parties than a CD for the stereo. Bought digitally, it would be truly worthless.
Granted, everyone knows that Jennifer Lopez is no Julie Andrews when she opens her mouth, but she is no Jimmy Durante either. And what was the secret to his success as a singer? Not vocal agility, but a strong personality, the ability to inflect emotional depth and sincerity and an indefinable passion that makes a performer unique. Lopez lacks these attributes here, so the output has no worth.
Though her debut album "On the 6" is a pleasant if already dated look back at late 90's English-language Latin pop, her subsequent records have been guilty pleasures at their best and pop schlock at their worst, with the latter predominating. In fact, no trace of genuine Latin instrumentation has been heard since that first album, doubtlessly due to Ricky Martin being the flavor of the month at the time of its release. Accordingly, the transition from the faux-urban hip-pop and slinky Middle-Eastern tinged radio drivel that marked 2005's "Rebirth" is indeed an eyebrow-raiser.
That she is not fluent in Spanish certainly shows in her vocal delivery, but the tepid songs don't help. Lead single "Que Hiciste (What Did You Do?)" sounds promising when it bursts into a rhythmic riot of Spanish guitars and winning instrumentation but ultimately sinks like a pound of lead. Going off in too many directions at once, it becomes embarrassingly scattered and awkward.
A few songs in, it becomes evident that the disc is too heavy on the ballads; nearly every song sounds like a banal Telenovela theme, and most drag on for so long they can only be described as cumbersome. The six-minute title track drifts away like cotton candy, and the more urgent ballads sound more self-important than sincere, reaching their culminations with nary an impressive moment. "Tu (You)" in particular is significant since Lopez attempts to hold notes that require sufficient vocal flair. The result is the sound of a train as it fast approaches a station, screeching against the rails.
The disc concludes with "Adios (Goodbye)," a supposed live recording with a super-imposed crowd and a giggling Lopez. This is ironic from a singer who has never toured and has cracked her voice during numerous televised performances. This selection would be a fine listen in the hands of a more capable singer.
Love her or hate her, Jennifer Lopez has star quality that shines through on even her most mediocre projects, but that lucky streak has hit a murky end with "Como Ama Una Mujer." A much better purchase would be "Amor Prohibido (Forbidden Love)," the final full-length album from Selena, whom Lopez was privileged to portray in her eponymous 1997 biopic. For something more current, "Fijacion Oral Vol. 1" by Shakira, who deserves commendation for being her own writer, still sports dizzying musical heights two years after its release. The difference is not just in the material, but in the passion.
OH JESUS! April 14, 2007
18 out of 31 found this review helpful
This woman is brave! Brave for continuing doing something she can't clearly do. SING. In here, she tries to reach the audience she left so far behind, the latin audience. I give her credit for her efforts, or who ever was behind this. If you want to buy a good product from a real singer who has never left his people in the dust, buy Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez's 10th husband. He can really SING and has real talent.Jennifer, dear, go home, cook or clean, stay all day looking in the mirror or something.
The End of Jennifer Lopez April 11, 2007
15 out of 31 found this review helpful
Wow.
I didn't know music could get this bad. I just didn't.
No words can describe how awful this CD is, but criticizing it is too easy.
Let me list the reasons why you should not buy this travesty of an album (even the word "album" is used loosely - at best, this collection resembles a group of theme songs from various C-Grade Telenovela series):
1. THE VOICE :
There is no voice. Granted, JLO was never known for her vocal ability, but having taken vocal lessons and practice from husband Marc Antony, one would think she would sound better, but NO. If anything, Jennifers' weak voice is showcased as being even more weak as she literally whines her way through over an hour of the most godawful caterwauling ever heard this side of the Nanjing Massacre.
2. THE MUSIC :
There is no music. The first single "Que Hiciste" has some Spanish sounding instruments thrown in for that "authentic Mexican experience" (yeah, right), but from then on out, its one disgusting ballad after the other. There is no melody, and at one point, I was wishing that SOME poor B-side from her "On the 6" album would pop up to put me out of my misery. Let it be clear - the music on this is non-existent, and Im not just saying that for effect.
3. THE ACCENT:
JLO is not a genuine native Spanish speaker, but she has definitely worked on her accent. However, its a bit sad when Beyonce's new Spanish version of "Irreplaceable" sounds more authentic than anything on this godforsaken CD. Jennifer sounds very forced and gimmicky here, enunciating her Rs and Ts with gusto and a very misplaced conviction. The efforts only lead to what one can call an overwhelming sense of underwhelmingness (the term has come into existence upon the release of this CD)
Jennifer, what went wrong? You had the best producers (though, when you think of it, Marc Antony's only claim to fame in the US is his horrendous "You Sang to Me") and enough moolah to pull this off. Inexcusable.
More than that, it proves that the global Spanish revolution that sort of began in the late 90s with the Ricky Martin craze, is definitely over. Jennifer is done with, and when I start respecting her lesser, more vapid counterparts such as Thalia, its a sad day indeed.
True Spanish language albums have CLASS stamped upon them - the only shining example of this is 'Fijacion Oral Vol 1' by our girl Shakira. This album still gives me goosebumps two years past its' release.
'Coma Ama Una Mujer' is a failed effort for all concerned. And if you respect music and your money, you will definitely need to look elsewhere for fulfilment.
Vaya con dios, JLO
 The R E A L review (with very minimal bias) March 29, 2007
14 out of 30 found this review helpful
I am confused when people come on Amazon.com to write a review, I would assume that they they would be reviewing the book, album, or product rather than making personal attacks or personal praises....but that doesn't seem like the case when it comes to Jennifer Lopez, let alone this beautiful album.
I had the album a month before it's official release and officially bought my copy yesterday. This is the best album of her career thus far in terms of vocals and lyrics. She's been a good pop artist up until this point. With Como Ama una Mujer, Miss Lopez has made the transformation from pop fluff diva to mature musical artist -- and what better way to do it than through a Spanish album, which she's always wanted to do. She's always made it clear to her record label upon first album that Spanish music was her intent but they made it clear that she should first make an English album, followed by four other English albums. Upon hearing her Spanish demos, I can say she sounded fine but upon comparing with this album, she sounds way better. I am glad it took Lopez enough experiences about love in order for her to use her own money to finance the album herself. (PS - Her execs heard the album and decided to help market her 2 yr passion project).
Here is a track by track review of the album:
Qué Hiciste - Excellent first single delivering strong vocals and intense lyrics over a Latin flavored rock tinged production. This is one of the album's overall highlights. This is a great song for her to perform to.
Me Haces Falta - Beautiful opening, great chorus and overall contributes to the album's strong opening. The 2nd highlight of the album.
Como Ama Una Mujer - Great ballad. What makes this song work well is Lopez's voice. I have never heard her sound so raw, crisp and go so high in octave than ever before. This is one of the song's that puts the rumour to rest of her not being able to sing. There are no background singers, just Lopez's voice, great lyrics, and soft yet dramatic production to showcase the heart of the album's meaning -- how a woman loves -- the main theme of the album makes it clear with a beautiful ballad like this.
Te Voy A Querer - This is a hot song! Because of the instruments and her voice, it sounds like it would be a great song for a live performance. I could see this being a huge summer hit if they were to release it and market it either this year or next year spring/summer. Another album highlight.
Por Que Te Marchas - One of the worthy leftovers from "Rebirth" but created with Spanish lyrics. I like the Spanish version more than the English version. With lush production, passion, and sadness, it's great to hear Jennifer sing something everyone can relate to.
Por Arriesgarnos - Besides No Me Ames, this is the BEST duet Marc and Jennifer have ever done. Marc only sings with her on the chorus but EVERYTHING from the opening to the closing of this midtempo love song could get no better. It's so beautiful and upon first listen, it touched me deep in my heart that I feel as though I have to hear this song played at my wedding (and I'm only 21, I don't intend on getting married until almost 30).
Tu- My favorite track on the whole album. It sounds like a feel of 80s Italian pop as someone else mentioned. I LOVE THIS SONG. It's one of the best ballads I've heard since the 90s from any artist. Lopez sounds AMAZING vocally, the production is PERFECT, and the lyrics are truly beautiful without being cheesy. One of the best highlights of the album. The opening is soft before exploding into the lush chorus with extended vocals by Lopez herself. She continues the theme of having no backup singers, with the exception to the fast paced songs like the first 2 and the midtempo ballad she does with M.Anthony.
Amarte Es Todo - Another of my favorite songs. It's beautiful without being cheesy and here is where Lopez delivers her most powerful and intense high octave range vocals compared to any of the other ballads. All of them sound great, but with a title translated as "love is everything," it's worthy to make clear that her vocals truly shine her. I hear she's going to be on American Idol next month. This would be the song for her to perform on a show like that.
Apresurate - I like this song a lot, especially when I first got the album. It has great lyrics and makes you feel good.
Sola - This song has an interesting feel to it - reminds me of an ambient electro midtempo ballad.
Adios - Excellent way to close such a beautiful album. It sounds live with the audience joining in to sing and applauses being given to Lopez.
There are no filler tracks on this album. 11 beautiful song ranging from tough latin rock to soft passionate ballads reflecting on the title of How a Woman Loves. Lopez has never sounded so good. As passionate as she seems about this album and from all the buzz and interviews, it has lived up to its expectations in comparison to any musical work she has ever created. This album is worth 5 stars.
I find it tacky when the reviews attack her past personal life or discuss anything unrelated to 'Como Ama una Mujer. REVIEW THE ALBUM FROM AN HONEST LISTEN RATHER THAN POSTING THESE SAME LAME COMMENTS ABOUT HOW IT SUCKS.
For the record, her Spanish is FINE on this album. I can't say the same for her live interviews; she still manages to stumble here and there, but there have been noticeable improvements. I haven't bought an album in months, and purchasing this album was a satisfied purchase because again, I loved every track.
If she were to have added 3 or 4 more uptempo tracks, then this would be a well rounded contempoary spanish album but instead she does fine relating to her overall theme of spanish ballads to showcase how a woman loves -- no one better to do it then Lopez herself, who is well known for her past public love interests/ relationships.
Overall, the album is perfect with minimal flaws. Lopez has matured in her musical artistianship on many levels. Her lyrical and vocal maturity gives strong hope as to which direction she will take her future musical projects both in Spanish (and English) and how she has the potential to be one of music's greatest pop bilingual icons if she continues on this road of evolving musical personal and professional development.
When deciding to buy this album, you should buy it because it's great contempoary spanish music NOT because she is Puerto Rican or not buy it because of any stupid biases you've had in the past in regards to Lopez. Even for those that do not speak Spanish; the beauty of this album is evident. Love is a universal theme in all languages.
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