Laura Pausini - Io Canto

Italian, Spanish, or English: Laura Pausini's edgy, electric vocals are some of the most vibrant in contemporary pop. The endearing diva has been around for more than a decade, but the 2004 disc Escucha found her enjoying a newfound musical independence and worldwide success. Yo Canto is a long-brewing project dear to Pausini's heart: a collection of Italian pop covers spanning her lifetime. As with most of Pausini's releases, the disc is available in Italian and in Spanish. Yo Canto veers from dramatic balladry to fiery rock moments, anchored by Pausini's swooping, powerful vocal work. Several songs will be unfamiliar to fans outside of Italy, but it hardly matters. Pausini makes every moment her own, from the triumphant title track to the bittersweet "Escribeme." She's joined by international rock star Juanes during the lovely, lilting "Mi Libre Cancion." And fellow Italian pop idol Tiziano Ferro joins in for a new take on his brooding 2003 hit, "No Me Lo Puedo Explicar." There are many moments of sublime loveliness here. In other words, just another day in the musical life of Pausini. --Joey Guerra Amazon.com

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I don"t understand Italian,but what a beautiful album. The more I play it the more I like it. I discovered her by buying Andrea Bocelli's DVD & CD. What a voice. L.C.J. October 30, 2008

Wonderful

I love Laura's work. She is so passionate, so in the moment. She is awesome. May 29, 2008

Io Canto: not a masterpiece, but a nice album

I'll make no secret of it: I love Laura Pausini. I own most of her albums. My favorite is Resta in Ascolto. Io Canto is a collection of songs Laura admires, from artists such as Zucchero, Riccardo Cocciante, Claudio Baglioni and Biagio Antonacci. Although certainly not a masterpiece (and pretty boring at times), Io Canto has its moments, like "Come il sole all'improvviso", and "Il mio canto libero", a duet with Juanes. These two tracks alone may be worth the price of the CD. But if you are looking for an absolutely fantastic female album, I recommend instead El Amor es un Fantasma, by Shery. If you happen to like organic, inspired love songs, you'll fall in love with this debuting beauty, who in my humble opinion sings with the most romantic and lovely voice ever heard on Earth - and beyond. February 10, 2008

Powerful Voice

I first heard Laura Pausini sing with Andrea Bocelli on his PBS special in Tuscany. Strong vocals - pop sound, great for dancing and getting you into a lively mood. Love it. January 27, 2008

Laura's Latest

As below, I to am a Laura Pausini fan, just see my listmania. I listen to Laura only in Italian, not Spanish. If your new to Laura and want her newest songs/albums then this is where to start and go backwards in acquiring her CD's. While this latest CD is not of new material, but of Laura's favorite Italian songs done in the past. She has carefully selected and took her time in assembling this collection to cover & still this CD is amazing and I can highly recommend it. I may skip a song or two on the whole album, but no more than that. Laura's voice can rock it! and yet just as easily sing so soft and beautiful. Brava Laura, Brava! December 11, 2007

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