Gloria Estefan

Destiny

THE DESTINY OF DR. BEAT!

Review Score:

(6/10)
"DESTINY" was release in a time when pop music was suffering to stay alive, drowning in a ocean of GANSTA RAP and SELF DISTROCTIVE ROCK, Gloria's "Destiny" came 2 years after her covers album "Hold me, Thrill me, Kiss me" wich along with "Into The Light" began the down road for this artist as a chart maker but not as an artist and performer, many songs here are so intimate and well written, that no wonder they didn't got a chance in front of the speedy rap. But the tunes worth it are pure classy pop with a mixture of latin flavors. The opening track, my personal favorite "Destiny" is a great introspective track, with latin beats, and such great meaning to it, "...if I had to walk away from you, I know that it would be no use, cause you're so deep inside of me, can't deny...." great lyrics!, "I'm Not Giving You Up" tender ballad #40 on the Hot 100, such a great feeling and lyrics like "We'll find a way to be together, how ever long it takes whatever....", "Steal Your Heart" the spanish version made to the charts, another track with such latin-soul so intimate, "The Heart Never Learns" it's an ok but not great track, it's clever enough to keep you listening, "You'll Be Mine Party Time" an anthem classic for Gloria, more of a live concert track!, great second single #70 on the 100, too much party for the charts to handle, great danceable tune, "Path Of The Right Love" an ok, song, not great, but doesn't fall to the filler status, "Show Me The Way Back To Your Heart" ok, filler no good, "Along Came You" dedicated to Emily her daughter, it's ok, "Higher" upbeat great song, made the dance charts!, "I Know You To Well" I don't recall this one's beat, I think, yeah!, it's a filler cut, "Reach" so great, anthemic, great uplifting song, the great closure, this album is not Gloria's peak at commercial success, but it's truly a great pop collection, that takes Gloria to another level, far from the Dr. Beat danceables years!, but many tracks (like the first three) that makes you think that an artist with talent like Gloria could grow gracefully in the music, without attempting younger beats. If you like slow soulful ballads with a mix of latin beats this is for you!, if you're expecting Conga...well skip this one and buy 1998's Gloria!.

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