Amor a la Mexicana

Amor a la Mexicana
Studio album by Thalía
Released July 1, 1997 (1997-07-01)
Recorded 1996–1997
Genre
Length 41:17 (standard)
Label EMI Latin
Producer Emilio Estefan, Jr. Kike Santander and Pablo Flores
Thalía chronology
Nandito Ako
(1997)
Amor a La Mexicana
(1997)
Arrasando
(2000)
Singles from Amor a la Mexicana
  1. "Amor a la Mexicana"
    Released: June 29, 1997
  2. "Por Amor"
    Released: October 7, 1997
  3. "Mujer Latina"
    Released: January 11, 1998
  4. "Noches sin luna"
    Released: January 21, 1998
  5. "Ponle remedio"
  6. "Es tu amor ("Ever After" soundtrack)"
  7. "De dónde soy"
    Released: August 23, 1998
  8. "Dicen por ahí"
  9. "Echa pa'lante ("Dance with Me" soundtrack)"
    Released: 1998
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Amor a la Mexicana (English: Mexican-style love) is the fifth studio album by Mexican singer Thalía.[2] The album has been regarded as one of the singer's best releases to date, especially for the album's first single "Amor a la Mexicana", which showcased the evolution of Thalía as a musician.[1]

The album had major success in Latin America, the U.S., Spain, France, Philippines and other European countries.

While it is assumed the song "Echa pa'lante" was included in the soundtrack of 1998 movie Dance with Me, starring Vanessa L. Williams and Puerto Rican pop star Chayanne, the version in the movie is completely different from the original song, even changing its message. The original song, in this album, was a political protest song against the ruling PRI in the 1997 Mexican parliamentary elections.

"Es tu amor" was released as the promotional single of the film "Ever After" in Latin America.

Promotion and Amor a la Mexicana Tour

Thalía visited many countries to promote her album. Some of the countries she toured were Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Italy, France, Philippines, Germany, Belgium, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, United Kingdom, El Salvador, Bolivia, Spain, Portugal, Indonesia, Lebanon, Finland, Austria and the United States.

Singles

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Por amor"  Kike Santander 3:55
2. "Noches sin luna"  Kike Santander,Migel Jose Velasquez 3:59
3. "Mujer Latina"  Kike Santander 3:38
4. "Amor a la Mexicana"  Mario Pupparo 4:25
5. "Rosas"  Héctor Martínez, Mario Pupparo 4:36
6. "Echa pa'lante"  Emilio Esfefan Jr., Javier Garza, Pablo Flores, Roberto Blades 3:52
7. "Ponle remedio"  Roberto Blades 4:09
8. "Es tu amor"  Kike Santander 4:38
9. "De dónde soy"  Karla Aponte, Cesar Lemos 3:57
10. "Dicen por ahí"  Aureo Baqueiro 3:57
Bonus tracks Brazilian Version
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
11. "Menino lindo" (Menina linda)Luciano Sotelino 4:11
12. "De onde sou" (De Donde Soy)Carla Aponet, Cesar Lemos 3:56
13. "Noites Sem Lua" (Noches sin luna)Kike Santander,Migel Jose Velasquez 3:57
Bonus tracks European Edition
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
11. "Amor a la Mexicana" (Cuca's Fiesta Edit Mix)Mario Pupparo 3:46
12. "Por amor" (Primera Vez Remix)Kike Santander 4:39
13. "Mujer Latina" (Remix España)Kike Santander 3:53
Por Amor (France Edition of Amor a La Mexicana)
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Amor a la Mexicana" (Cuca's Fiesta Edit Mix)Mario Pupparo 3:46
2. "Por amor"  Kike Santander 3:56
3. "Piel Morena" (Hitmakers Radio Edit)Kike Santander 3:54
4. "Noches sin luna"  Kike Santander,Migel Jose Velasquez 4:00
5. "Mujer Latina"  Kike Santander 3:38
6. "Rosas"  Héctor Martínez, Mario Pupparo 4:39
7. "Echa pa'lante"  Emilio Esfefan Jr., Javier Garza, Pablo Flores, Roberto Blades 3:54
8. "Ponle remedio"  Roberto Blades 4:09
9. "Es tu amor"  Kike Santander 4:37
10. "De dónde soy"  Karla Aponte, Cesar Lemos 3:58
11. "Dicen por ahí"  Aureo Baqueiro 4:00
12. "Amor a la Mexicana"  Mario Pupparo 4:26
USA Re-release edition (2005)
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
11. "Amor a la Mexicana" (Emilio Mix)Mario Pupparo 3:59
12. "Por amor" (Primera Vez Remix)Kike Santander 4:39
13. "Mujer Latina" (Remix España)Kike Santander 3:53
14. "Amor a la Mexicana" (Cuca's Fiesta Mix)Mario Pupparo 6:44

Charts and certifications

Charts

Chart (1997) Peak
position
Hungarian Albums Chart[4] 4
U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums[5] 6
U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Albums[5] 2

Sales and certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
Argentina (CAPIF)[6] 2× Platinum 120,000*
Chile[7] 3× Platinum 70,000[7]
Greece[8] Gold 10,000[8]
Mexico (AMPROFON)[9] Gold 140,000[10]
Philippines[10] Platinum 40,000[10]
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[11] 2× Platinum 200,000^
United States (RIAA)[12] 2× Platinum (Latin) 200,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

  1. 1 2 Jason Birchmeier. "Thalia Review: Amor a La Mexicana (Allmusic)". Allmusic. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  2. "Thalia Official Website: Discography - Amor a La Mexicana". Allmusic. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  3. Stuart Heritage (2007-11-01). "Strictly Come Dancing Betting Odds: Gabby Logan Out, Who's Next?". Hecklerspray.com. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
  4. "Hungarian Albums Chart: Thalia - Amor a La Mexicana". www.mahasz.hu. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  5. 1 2 "Billboard Albums Chart: Thalia - Amor a La Mexicana". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  6. "Argentinian album certifications – Thalia – Amor a la Mexicana". Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers.
  7. 1 2 "Thalia con su disco "Arrasando" gana otro disco de platino". ZonaMusical. July 26, 2000. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  8. 1 2 "Thalia bloqueó tránsito en centro de Atenas". El Mercurio (in Spanish). Chile: Empresa El Mercurio S.A.P. 14 September 2000. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  9. "Certificaciones – Thalia" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas.
  10. 1 2 3 Teresa Aguilera (November 29, 1997). "Thalia- Latin America's Reigning Music Queen". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
  11. "Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 1996-1999" (PDF). Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano.
  12. "American album certifications – Thalia – Amor a la Mexicana". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click Type, then select Latin, then click SEARCH

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