| Iconos | ||||
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| Released | May 25, 2010 (2010-5-25) | |||
| Recorded | 2009–10 | |||
| Genre | Latin pop | |||
| Length | 43:24 | |||
| Label | Sony Music Latin[1] | |||
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| Singles from Iconos | ||||
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Iconos (English: Icons) is the eighth Spanish album and tenthstudio album byMarc Anthony which covers Latin ballads from the past and is the second Latin pop album by Marc Anthony afterAmar Sin Mentiras.[3] The album was first released on May 14, 2010 in Europe throughAriola Records,[4] and May 25 in the US and UK withSony Latin.[5][6]
The album is produced by himself and Julio Reyes.[7] It also features eight cover versions and two previously unreleased songs that were composed by Julio Reyes.[8] The album includes covers by singersJosé José,Juan Gabriel,Roberto Carlos,La Mafia as wellJosé Luis Perales, singer and composer from the lead single.
The first single released from the album was "Y Cómo Es Él" (What Is He Like?), a song which was first recorded and written byJosé Luis Perales. It was revealed on April 8, 2010,[9] and released as digital download on April 12, 2010 throughSony Music.[2]
The second single from the album wasAbrázame Muy Fuerte (Embrace Me Tightly), a song from Mexican singerJuan Gabriel. This is the second single by Marc Anthony where he covered a song by Juan Gabriel since his cover ofHasta Que Te Conocí.
About the difficulty of singing "El Triste", Anthony stated that "once you start to sing it you realize the magnitude, of that spectacular voice and special phrasing of José José and his incredible way to perform."[10]
Regarding the decision to make a tribute album, Anthony commented that these songs stood through the test of time and "they just don't write songs like this anymore... I wanted to celebrate artists that had the guts at the time to be so daring".[11]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [12] |
Jason Birchmeier ofAllmusic gave the album a mixed review. While he praised Marc Anthony's vocals and calling the album first-rate, he criticized Anthony for the lack of originality sinceAmar Sin Mentiras. Regarding the single, "Y Cómo Es Él", Birchmeier noted that Anthony's passion for the album is evident in the single and concluded that "Anthony may not give fans what they want, but at least he gives them quality material".[12]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original Performer[13] | Length |
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| 1. | "Almohada" | Jorge Adán Torres | José José | 4:21 |
| 2. | "El Triste" | Roberto Cantoral | José José | 5:19 |
| 3. | "Y Cómo Es Él" | José Luis Perales | José Luis Perales | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Abrázame Muy Fuerte" | Juan Gabriel | Juan Gabriel | 4:34 |
| 5. | "Te Lo Pido Por favor" | Juan Gabriel | Juan Gabriel | 3:27 |
| 6. | "Amada Amante" | Roberto Carlos | Roberto Carlos | 3:56 |
| 7. | "Vida" | Armando Larrinaga | La Mafia | 4:39 |
| 8. | "Ya Lo Sé Que Tú Te Vas" | Juan Gabriel | Juan Gabriel | 4:54 |
| 9. | "A Quién Quiero Mentirle" | Julio Reyes | Previously unreleased | 4:13 |
| 10. | "Maldita Sea Mi Suerte" | Julio Reyes | Previously unreleased | 4:01 |
| Total length: | 43:24 | |||
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Chilean Albums Chart[14] | 2 |
| European Top 100 Albums[15] | 38 |
| Mexican Albums Chart[16] | 3 |
| Spanish Albums Chart[17] | 1 |
| USBillboard 200[15] | 11 |
| USBillboardTop Latin Albums[15] | 1 |
| USBillboardLatin Pop Albums[15] | 1 |
| USBillboardDigital Albums[15] | 19 |
| Venezuelan Albums (Recordland)[18] | 1 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[19] | Platinum | 60,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[20] | 5× Platinum (Latin) | 300,000‡ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
| Region | Date | Label |
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| Germany[4] | May 14, 2010 | Ariola Records |
| Switzerland[4] | ||
| Austria[4] | ||
| United Kingdom[6] | May 25, 2010 | Sony Music Latin |
| United States[5] |
