Amar Es (English: To Love Is) is the eighth studio album recorded by Mexican singer-songwriter Cristian Castro. It was released by BMG U.S. Latin on September 30, 2003 (see 2003 in music). This album was produced by Emilio Estefan Jr., co-produced by Randall M. Barlow, Federico Ehrlich, Roberto Livi and Rudy Pérez. Amar Es, which translates to English as "To Love Is", is notable for its eclectic use of languages and musical styles. The song "Why", for example, is in English, whilst the lead single "No Hace Falta" combines Japanese and Latin pop. On the other hand, tracks such as the successful single "Te Llamé" hold fast to Castro's Latin-pop roots.
Amar Es | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 30, 2003 | |||
Recorded | February – June 2003 | |||
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Length | 56:02 | |||
Label | BMG U.S. Latin | |||
Producer | Emilio Estefan, Jr. · Randall M. Barlow · Federico Ehrlich · Roberto Livi · Rudy Pérez | |||
Cristian chronology | ||||
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Singles from Amar Es | ||||
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No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Este Loco Que Te Mira" | Gian Marco | 5:06 |
2. | "Si Yo Fuera Él" | Alejandro Montalbán | 4:51 |
3. | "Why" |
| 4:02 |
4. | "Sólo Pienso En Tí" |
| 4:18 |
5. | "Gallito Feliz" (Rock Version) | Demetrio Vite Hernández | 3:15 |
6. | "No Hace Falta" |
| 4:47 |
7. | "Oración Caribe" | María Teresa Lara | 2:39 |
8. | "Madrigal" | Felipe Rosario Goyco | 2:55 |
9. | "Entre Los Andes" | Cristian Castro | 7:12 |
10. | "Te Llamé" |
| 3:44 |
11. | "Mujer de Dos Caras" | Gian Marco | 4:18 |
12. | "Saúdade" | Mario Palmeiro | 5:20 |
13. | "Gallito Feliz" (Cumbia Version) | Demetrio Vite Hernández | 3:35 |
14. | "Te Llamé" (Bachata Version) |
| 3:18 |
15. | "Te Llamé" (Cumbia Version) |
| 4:54 |
Total length: | 56:02 |
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Year | Chart[1] | Album | Peak |
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2003 | Heatseekrs | Amar Es | 4 |
2004 | Latin Pop | Amar Es | 3 |
2004 | Top Latin Albums | Amar Es | 4 |
Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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Spanish Albums Chart[2] | 75 |
U.S. Billboard 200[3] | 193 |
U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums[3] | 3 |
U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Albums[3] | 7 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Argentina (CAPIF)[4] | Gold | 20,000^ |
Mexico (AMPROFON)[5] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |