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The English-language Oral Fixation Vol. 2 finds Shakira reclaiming some of the bite she showcased on 1998's smashing Donde Estan Los Ladrones? The Colombian rock goddess is making up for lost time: this is her second disc of new material in 2005. It's quite a feat, considering the four-year gap since Laundry Service, her scattershot, English-language debut album. Oral Fixation Vol. 2 is more mature and better focused than the spin-cycle pop of that 2001 disc. Kick-off track "How Do You Do" starts with a haunting reading of "The Lord's Prayer" before launching into a risky questioning of faith and religion. Shakira touches on the highs and lows of celebrity on a trio of tracks--the bittersweet "Your Embrace," the guitar-driven "Costume Makes the Clown," and the disco-fied, politically charged "Timor." Selfish men and failed relationships--two oft-mentioned topics of interest--anchor much of Oral Fixation Vol. 2. First single "Don't Bother" is a bitter ode to strength, jealousy, and survival; "Dreams for Plans" is a wistful collage of relationship memories; and Carlos Santana slides a sexy guitar riff under soulful standout track "Illegal." The purple haze of Prince hangs over "Animal City," one of the disc's most inventive moments. It's a free-wheeling melange of rock riffs, electronic accents, mariachi horns and confident vocals. Two songs from Fijacion Oral Vol. 1 make appearances--the somber "Something" and "The Day and the Time," which improves greatly upon its Spanish counterpart. Vol. 1, while at times enjoyable, was a portrait of a gifted artist struggling to keep her footing and retain her confidence. Oral Fixation Vol. 2 finds Shakira embracing the eclectic beauty within. It's a wonderful sound. --Joey Guerra

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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 24, 2008 Type: User Review

Great purchase

Bought this as a gift and the receipient was VERY pleased. Seller got it to her quickly & in perfect condition.

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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Jul 17, 2008 Type: User Review

Shakira is fabulous!

I couldn't love this album more if I tried! I absolutely LOVE it! She is so talented, and has a very unique voice. I must have listened to this CD hundreds of times since I bought it!
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From: Amazon Posted: May 21, 2008 Type: User Review

Oral Fixation V2---an undervalued masterpiece

Oral Fixation V.2 is smart, creative, thoughtful, new, fresh, inspiring, daring, and breaks from the conventional mainstream pop sound. This album is not your one night stand plastic pop kind of album---it's really beyond entertainment for those...
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 01, 2008 Type: User Review

AURAL FIXATION

Oh Shakira, Shakira --- Hips don't lie and neither do my ears when I put this one on.... why else would Wyclef Jean and Rick Rubin want to work with her? OK, OK -- well other than the fact that she is HOT!!! When she sings and pounds out the...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 17, 2008 Type: User Review

Language Issues?

I like Shakira..I do. I really have enjoyed her spanish albums but for some reason, in my opinion, she has not made a successful transition into english, despite a couple of hits. While her spanish lyrics are poetic and deep, her english lyrics...
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