Selena – Dreaming Of You

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Artist: Selena

Title: Dreaming Of You

Year: 1995

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1. I Could Fall In Love (4:41)
2. Captive Heart (4:23)
3. I'm Getting Used To You (4:03)
4. God's Child (Baila Conmigo) (4:15)
5. Dreaming Of You (5:14)
6. Missing My Baby (4:13)
7. Amor Prohibido (2:55)
8. Wherever You Are (Donde Quiera Que Estés) (4:29)
9. Techno Cumbia - Remix (4:44)
10. El Toro Relajo (2:20)
11. Como La Flor (3:04)
12. Tú, Solo Tú (3:12)
13. Bidi Bidi Bom Bom (3:42)
14. Spoken Liner Notes By The Band And Family (17:33)

Review

'Dreaming of You' is a stunning fusion of Latin rhythms and mainstream pop sensibilities. Selena's ability to effortlessly blend genres shines through in this posthumous release, which features both English and Spanish language tracks. The album's bilingual approach showcases her versatility as an artist and her desire to reach a broader audience.

One of the album's standout moments is the collaboration with David Byrne on 'God's Child (Baila Conmigo)'. This track, recorded for the film 'Don Juan DeMarco', perfectly encapsulates Selena's ability to bridge different musical worlds. The first half of the album introduces listeners to Selena's foray into English-language pop and R&B, with tracks like 'I Could Fall in Love' and the title track 'Dreaming of You' drawing comparisons to contemporary pop divas.

The latter part of 'Dreaming of You' celebrates Selena's Tejano roots with fan favorites like 'Techno Cumbia' and 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom'. These tracks infuse traditional genres with modern elements, creating a sound that's uniquely Selena. The album's commercial success, debuting at the top of the U.S. Billboard 200, solidified its place in music history and paved the way for future Latin artists in the mainstream market. - Marisol