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Libre (Free) is a 2001 salsa album by Marc Anthony. It was nominated for the 2002 Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album and was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Salsa Album. This album became his third chart-topper in the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, spending 14 weeks at number-one.

Background and recording

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In 1999, Marc Anthony released his self-titled English-language album which brought attention from the mainstream media and was certified triple platinum in the United States.[1] The following year after its release, Anthony announced that he would simultaneously release a salsa album and another English-language record in 2001.[2] For the salsa album, Anthony took eight months to record it as he noted that he had complete control of his artistic liberty and time to complete the project; as a result, he named the album Libre to emphasize on his feeling of freedom.[1] Anthony arranged and mixed the album himself and co-produced it with Juanito Gonzalez.[1]

Musical style and themes

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Libre is a salsa album with influences of musics from Africa, Paraguay, Uruguay and Peru.[3] Lyrically, the songs deal with "impossible love, longing and heroic declaration".[4] The opening track "Celos" involves the protagonist being "overwrought" with jealousy.[4] On "Viviendo", the singer tells his ex-lover to "live without fear or excuses".

Singles

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Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
Lexington Herald-Leader[6]
Miami Herald[7]
The Press of Atlantic City[8]

Accolades

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Commercial performance

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Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Celos"
  • Marc Anthony
  • Alejandro Jaén
4:45
2."Este Loco Que Te Mira"
4:54
3."Viviendo"
4:43
4."Hasta Que Vuelvas Conmigo"
  • Anthony
  • Zignago
4:51
5."Barco a la Deriva"
4:33
6."De Que Depende"
  • Anthony
  • Osorio
3:50
7."Yo Te Quiero"
  • Marc Anthony
  • Alejandro Jaén
  • William Paz
  • Rafael Vergara
5:09
8."Amor Aventurero"
  • Anthony
  • Daniel Freiberg
  • Luis Sarmiento
4:40
9."Caminaré"
4:15


Personnel

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  • Marc Anthony – vocals
  • Andy Abad – guitar
  • David Dominguez – guitar
  • Yomo Toro – cuatro
  • Alberto Martinez – trumpet
  • Ozzie Melendez – trombone
  • Juan A. Gonzalez – piano
  • Erben Perez – bass
  • Marc Quinones – percussion
  • Bobby Allende – percussion
  • Gian Marco Zignago – writer ("Hasta Que Vuelvas Conmigo")

Charts

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Chart (2001)[16] Peak
position
Spanish Albums Chart [17] 66
U.S. Billboard 200 57
U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums 1
U.S. Billboard Tropical Albums 1

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[18] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Cobo, Leila (November 17, 2001). "Marc Anthony's Amazing Salsa On 'Libre'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  2. ^ Aquilante, Dan (December 29, 2000). "Lend Him Your Ears: Is He Music's New 'King of Salsa'? The Question Makes Him Uncomfortable, But There's No Doubt Marc Anthony is Hot, So..." New York Post. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  3. ^ Ogunnaike, Lola (November 22, 2001). "Now Marc of Distinction For Anthony Salsa Sensation Says He's on The Right Track With New LP 'Libre'". The New York Daily News. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b Gonzalez, Fernando (December 23, 2001). "Latin Pop's Echo Chamber; A Few Exceptions Aside, the Genre's Stars Stick to Stale Formulas". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 26, 2017. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Bonacich, Draco. "Libre - Marc Anthony". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  6. ^ Moon, Tom (December 7, 2001). "All The Right Moves – Marc Anthony Dips, Turns Accordingly on New Salsa Album". Lexington Herald-Leader. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Levin, Jordan (November 20, 2001). "Artist Adds Spice to Salsa". Miami Herald. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Wilson, Gail (December 7, 2001). "Sounding Board For 12/7". The Press of Atlantic City. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "Hits of the World". Billboard. 113 (46). Nielsen Business Media: 52. 29 December 2001. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  10. ^ "Hits of the World". Billboard. 113 (51). Nielsen Business Media: 38. 22 December 2001. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  11. ^ "Marc Anthony Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  12. ^ "Marc Anthony Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  13. ^ "Marc Anthony Chart History (Tropical Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  14. ^ "Top Billboard Latin 50 Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 28 December 2002. Archived from the original on 15 May 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ "Top Latin Pop Albums Titles". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 28 December 2002. Archived from the original on 15 May 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Bonacich, Drago (2001-11-20). "Libre [Spanish Version] - Marc Anthony". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-05-20.
  17. ^ "TOP 100 ALBUMES - (ALBUMES CON "PRECIO DE LISTA" SUPERIOR A 7'50 EUROS)" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-05-20.
  18. ^ "American album certifications – Marc Anthony – Libre". Recording Industry Association of America.

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