Disco de Shakira: “Laundry Service [Washed and Dried]”

I had wanted Shakira's 'Laundry Service' since it came out, but never got it. But when I saw this offer, cd and dvd for 13 bucks, I new it was time. This is a very solid american debut, and the bonus tracks make it even better. Some of my favorite songs include 'Whenever, Wherever', 'Objection (tango)', and 'Rules'. Shakira will be around for a while (this cd proves it), so if you have not gotten this yet, get this version now. The dvd features are great too! I saw the MTV vma's performance of 'Objection' and am glad to own it now. The music video and making of the music video are great too! There is something for everyone on this, spanish, english, good music, and good tv. I still can't believe it only cost 13 dollars!

If you like this, look up her spanish language albums. They are good too.

At Mondera:

There are no "Mexican beats" on this album as she isn't even Mexican, she's Colombian. Nor are there any "Indian" beats as she is half Lebanese (Arab).

Secondly, unlike Britney Spears and company she is not 1) Bubblegum Pop music, 2) she writes her own songs and produced her own album, 3) she actually CAN play instruments. Given that your idea of music is limited to Britney, Justin, N*Sync, and Christina, of course you may not appreciate this album; this is REAL music, not the type of pre-manufactured junk you're used to.

Thirdly, will you all stop with the "how well she speaks English" ... already? Yes, she is Colombian and English is her second language. EVERYONE knows that, so you're not saying anything new. In addition to that, it's not really a compliment, it's patronizing and just shows how little you know about anything that isn't pure-blooded American. Unlike what some people said there is no "salsa" in this and very few songs on this album have "Latin beats". Rock en Español/Rock in Spanish is just that: Rock music that happens to be in Spanish. This isn't "Latin music" per se. Sorry to disappoint you all. Yes, I think i do wish she'd write more songs in Spanish. That way you posers would stop sweating her, comparing her to trashy American Pop stars, raving about how "good her English is", and pretending you know what Latin music is all about. Ciao...

Ok...I'm surprised. No...I'm AMAZED! The first time I saw this "Shakira" thing, I thought, "great, Brittney meets Charo." Worse, I thought of the awful "into English" translations that destroyed songs like 99 Luftbalon and Der Kommissar...forgive my spelling if it's off...I've spent years trying to forget those songs.

Well, I know nothing! Not only are the songs written intelligently, (in English, anyway)...not only does she actually write the stuff herself AND play guitar...Shakira, ( I can't believe I'm saying this), ROCKS!!! She's got a groove! She's original! It's like...I don't know! A very original sound! OK, she does that Alannis hiccup thing a little too much, and she sometimes lets out these weird "fingernails-on-blackboard" shrieks...but even they're endearing!

Overall, this is a very strong album. The remixes and alternate cuts on the "Washed and Dried" version are terrific too. Great stuff...I want more! I may even take Spanish!

Okay I must admit I'd never heard of Shakira and was looking for someone new to listen to, something a little upbeat that wasn't going to have swearing every 5 words as sadly seems to be the trend these days, preference for Spanish singer too (thought I don't speak Spanish, just love the music). So I stumbled across this album, thought what the heck and bought it...this became my worst ever shopping experience online but I'll save that for Epinions... The Album though was great, a good mix of pace and music, songs you can sing along to or dance in your living room (as my daughter does, already a fan), the music floats between Mexican beats and even seems to touch on Indian music at times. All in all it was a great random buy and I'll be getting more of Shakira's music. Well suited to all types music listeners.

After getting caught up in the mind boggling musical wave and aftermath of Ricky Martin's landmark performance on that Grammys telecast a few seasons back, and eventually feeling so let down by his lackluster repetitive subsequent releases, I wrote off all the up & coming Latin artists because too many of them began to sound like the generic sounds coming out of Nashville/Hollywood. But, SHAKIRA IS INCREDIBLY TALENTED AND AN ORIGINAL and, there is an intense undeniable excitement in SHAKIRA's music! I bought the original version of this cd a year after its release and fell in love with her gorgeous voice, as well as her richly gifted intelligent sense of melodic and prolific writing. I just had to have this stunning updated package as well. SHAKIRA's exceptionally gifted ARTISTRY also possesses one of the most alluring voices that so very few singers are blessed with. To say she sounds like any other artist or combination of, would be too foolish, as she is one of those RARE female VOCALISTS who defy categorizing and she stands humbly tall amongst the best female vocalists of the past & present, easily eclipsing some. I cannot wait to see what she does on her next English cd-album, I am convinced she will out do and surpass herself next time out. Thank GOD my Mom taught me Spanish...music is much more romantically exciting in Espanol! Last time I listened to Latin artists, was too long ago: Silvana Di Lorenzo; Napoleon; Miguel Gallardo;etc. Thank you SHAKIRA for restoring my faith! Highly recommended: SHAKIRA "Grandes Exitos" (Greatest Hits)2002 Cd which leads up to and includes two hit singles from "Laundry Service".