Corazón Profundo
Carlos Vives's thirteenth studio album, released in 2013.
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Carlos Vives released his thirteenth studio album, Corazón Profundo, through Sony Music on April 23, 2013. It was his first studio album since 2009’s Clásicos de la Provincia II and his first collection of entirely new songs since 2004’s El Rock de Mi Pueblo. The album also marked his first Sony Music release since Escalona: Vol. 2 in 1992.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volví a Nacer | 3:42 | |
| 2 | Como Le Gusta a Tu Cuerpo (featuring Michel Teló) | 3:50 | |
| 3 | Bailar Contigo | 4:12 | |
| 4 | Corazón Profundo | 4:01 | |
| 5 | Amanecer | 3:23 | |
| 6 | Salvar Tu Amor | 3:23 | |
| 7 | Hoy Me Desperté En Otro Lugar | Vives | 3:57 |
| 8 | La Foto de los Dos | 4:07 | |
| 9 | Entonces Pa' Qué Estoy Yo | 3:39 | |
| 10 | La Fantástica | 3:54 | |
| 11 | La Perla | Vives, Castro, Juan Deluque | 3:54 |
| Total length | 42:02 | ||
Track listing from the source article.
Promotion
The lead single, "Volví a Nacer", was released on September 24, 2012 and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart dated October 4, 2012, giving Vives his fifth number one on that chart. That same week it also reached number one in Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela. The second single, "Como Le Gusta A Tu Cuerpo", featuring Brazilian artist Michel Teló, was released on January 22, 2013. "Bailar Contigo" was sent to Colombian radio stations on May 5, 2013, and "La Foto de los Dos" followed in October 2013. The supporting tour, Como Le Gusta a Mi Pueblo Tour, began in Puerto Rico and continued in many US cities.
Reception
Critical response to Corazón Profundo was generally positive. At About.com, Carlos Quintana expressed mixed feelings, appreciating the romantic vibes and traditional sound of tracks like "Hoy Me Desperte en Otro Lugar" but disliking some of the commercial material. David Jeffries of Allmusic awarded the album three and a half stars out of five, noting nostalgic numbers and romantic songs alongside modern, polished pop, and highlighting "Como Le Gusta a Tu Cuerpo" and the smash hit "Volvi a Nacer".
Commercially, the album debuted at number one on the National-Report album chart in Colombia with first-day sales of 35,000 copies, selling over 200,000 copies in its first week and earning a diamond certification. In the United States, it entered the Billboard 200 at number 61 and topped the Latin Albums chart for two weeks. In Venezuela, it sold 5,000 copies on release day and was certified gold by the APFV. The album also charted at number 10 in Spain, number 43 in Mexico, and number 2 in Argentina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who produced Corazón Profundo?
Corazón Profundo was produced by Carlos Vives and Andrés Castro.
How long is Corazón Profundo?
Corazón Profundo runs 42:02.
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Sources
Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: Corazón Profundo (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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