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Almas del Silencio (2003)

Where the lyrics of Almas del Silencio take you, and where it was really made.

Ricky Martin first planned an English-language album, then decided five months before release to make a Spanish one instead.

Key places

Recording at Peaceful Studios, Miami (2003)

Recording site The Hit Factory Criteria — The recording credits list Peaceful Studios in Miami as one of the studios used for Almas del Silencio. The pin marks the city centre, not the studio building. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Recording at Capitol Recording Studios, Los Angeles (2003)

Recording site Capitol Studios — The recording credits list Capitol Recording Studios in Los Angeles as one of the studios used for Almas del Silencio. The pin sits on the Capitol Records Building in Hollywood. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Recording at Soundstage Studios, Nashville (2003)

Recording site Nashville — The recording credits list Soundstage Studios in Nashville as one of the studios used for Almas del Silencio. The pin marks the city centre, not the studio building. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Recording at The Hit Factory, New York City (2003)

Recording site The Hit Factory — The recording credits list The Hit Factory in New York City as one of the studios used for Almas del Silencio. The pin is placed on the building. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Album story

Overview

• Almas del Silencio: seventh studio album by Ricky Martin
• Fifth Spanish-language album, and the first Spanish release since Vuelve in 1998
• Released 20 May 2003 by Sony Discos and Columbia Records
• Released in 38 non-Hispanic countries
• Reached the top ten in Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Norway and Finland

Background

• Martin first planned an English-language album, which was to be his first complete songwriting work
• He changed his mind about five months before release and decided on a Spanish album
• Others around him warned that career timing called for an English release
• Many countries released the album simply as Ricky Martin's next album
• He said he needed to return to his center and the beginning, and search inside himself
• He asked songwriters for tracks reflecting his yearning for Puerto Rico and the simpler things in life

Recording

• Recording credits list Peaceful Studios in Miami
• Recording credits also list Capitol Recording Studios in Los Angeles
• Soundstage Studios in Nashville is listed as a recording location
• The Hit Factory in New York City is listed as a recording location

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Tracklist

Sources: musicbrainz.org

Artist

Formation

• Enrique Martín Morales, born December 24, 1971 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• Began singing at age six; appeared in television commercials from age nine.
• Joined the boy band Menudo in 1984 at age 12, leaving in July 1989.
• Began his solo career in 1991 with Sony Music, releasing the album Ricky Martin.

Members

• Solo artist; no group members.

Career

• A Medio Vivir (1995) brought the hit "María" and his first international success.
• Vuelve (1998) earned his first Grammy Award and the FIFA World Cup anthem "La Copa de la Vida".
• The English album Ricky Martin (1999) debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200; "Livin' la Vida Loca" topped the Billboard Hot 100.
• Often credited with launching the late-1990s Latin pop boom in the US mainstream.
• Has sold over 70 million records worldwide.
• Acted in General Hospital and as Ché in the Broadway revival of Evita.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Reception

At release

• Debuted at number one on the US Top Latin Albums chart
• Stayed at number one on the US Top Latin Albums chart for six weeks
• Debut on the Billboard 200 at number 12, the highest debut for a Spanish-language album in the SoundScan era
• Sold more than 65,000 copies in the first week in the United States

Records

• Sold 261,000 copies in the United States in total
• Certified 4x Platinum (Latin) by the RIAA, indicating shipments of over 400,000 copies in the country
• Certified Platinum in Spain and Argentina
• Certified Gold in Mexico and Switzerland
• Has sold over two million copies worldwide

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Trivia

• Tal Vez, written by Franco De Vita, was the lead single and debuted at number one on the US Hot Latin Tracks, the first No. 1 debut on that list since February 7, 1998.
• Jaleo was the first international single and reached number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks, and it topped the Spanish chart for four weeks.
• Asignatura Pendiente was written by Ricardo Arjona and produced by Tommy Torres, and it refers to Martin's beginnings with the group Menudo.
• Martin performed Y Todo Queda en Nada along with Jaleo at the Premio Lo Nuestro in Miami on February 26.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

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