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Nothing But the Truth
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Artist(s)Rubén Blades
StudioWounded Bird Records
Release DateOctober 30, 2007
UPC Code664140075429
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About RubA©n Blades - Nothing But the Truth

Reuben Blades is one of the most successful vocalists in the history of Panamanian music. He has often been referred to as the 'Latin Bruce Springsteen'. Nothing But The Truth is one of his rare English speaking albums and features songs written by Elvis Costello, Lou Reed and Sting. It was originally issued on 1988 on Elektra Records and reached # 156 on the Billboard charts. Wounded Bird. 2007. Album Description

Tracks

  1. The Hit - Rubén Blades, Blades, R.
  2. I Can't Say - Rubén Blades, Sting
  3. Hopes on Hold - Rubén Blades, Reed, L.
  4. The Miranda Syndrome - Rubén Blades, Costello, E.
  5. Letters to the Vatican - Rubén Blades, Reed, L.
  6. The Calm Before the Storm - Rubén Blades, Reed, L.
  7. In Salvador - Rubén Blades, Blades, R.
  8. The Letter - Rubén Blades, Blades, R.
  9. Chameleons - Rubén Blades, Blades, R.
  10. Ollie's Doo-Wop - Rubén Blades, Blades, R.
  11. Shamed into Love - Rubén Blades, Blades, Ruben

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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.5 (2 reviews)

rating: 4 QuoteEXTRAORDINARIOQuote
GRACIAS A AMAZON.COM ACOMPLETE MI COLECCION DE RUBEN BLADES, YA QUE AQUI EN MEXICO NUNCA SALIO A LA VENTA EL CD NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH, ADEMAS QUE ES COMO TODAS LAS PRODUCCIONES DE RUBEN BLADES, EXELENTE... September 29, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteNothing but the best ...Quote
First appearing in the late 80s, this album still represents one of the best 'crossover' works ever produced. Apparently not liked by the man behind the music, it features a number of collaborations with the likes of Lou Reed, Elvis Costello and Sting. The colours and images are vivid and the 'translated' Spanish sometimes jars, but gets the points across, often contrasting humour and horror in the same songs.

I'm delighted the record's been re-released - and you should be too, since it brings back to life some of the most meaningful and powerful music we've heard. It's not the Ruben Blades of Pedro Navaja or even the more mellow campaigner of Tiempos, but someone comfortable with a range of styles. Highlights are the opener, The Hit, In Salvador and the joyfully surreal Miranda Syndrome, which I guess few Costello fans will have heard.

It's a pity that Blades isn't more recognised in the UK (where we are), and perhaps another journey into English lyrics might just make that breakthrough. On the strength of Nothing But The Truth, he's capable of reaching the heights.
February 8, 2008

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