For older fans Gracias A La Vida will put a massive smile accross your face. Since Inti-Illimani last CD (Gracias A La Vida) on Savoy Records back in 1980, I have felt a massive void in my life. This compilation contains all of the biggest hits by Inti-Illimani. This album is in perfect progression from Inti-Illimani!
The sound in Hasta Cuando (Hajen Och Rakan) is really warm and Inti-Illimani’s signature voice is still very much present. Overall a nice softer song. Volver A Los Diecisiete (Att Ater Bli Sjutton Ar) is the best music that I have heard from anyone in any area of music. This is one of those songs that musicians strive to write and create. I hope to keep hearing Inti-Illimani works for a long time to come. La Denuncia (Anklagelsen) gets you up and jumping. One listen to the sheer beauty of Rin Del Angelito (Lilla Angelns Dans) was all I needed. I can’t stop humming along De Cuerpo Entero (Forsta Att Jag Alskar Dig). I was truly moved when I heard Corazon Maldito (Mitt Hjarta Svara). Although I prefer the faster paced music, I think Pupila De Aguila (Rovfagelns Ogon) is my favorite song on Gracias A La Vida. Mazurquica Modernica (Modern Masurka) is astounding. En Los Jardines Humanos (I Manniskoslaktets Tradgardar) is a bit of a show-tune. This is probably my favorite song on the album.
Gracias A La Vida CD


