Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
Gloria Estefan · 1994
56 min · 14 tracks · dance-pop · Latin pop · tropical music
Gloria Estefan blends Latin rhythms with pop balladry, creating an inviting soundscape that radiates warmth and nostalgia.
Why this album works
The album peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA, demonstrating its commercial success. It also includes several tracks that became staples of Estefan's repertoire, further influencing the Latin pop genre and showcasing her ability to cross musical boundaries.
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me' was Estefan's first album after her serious bus accident in 1990, marking her return to the music scene. This album followed her successful 'Into the Light,' and showcased her versatility as she embraced both classic covers and original songs, solidifying her status as a pop icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Puffy AmiYumi· Kate Bush· Mylène Farmer· Roxette· ABBA· David Bowie· Duran Duran· Christina Aguilera
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me Standout 3:23
- 2 How Can I Be Sure 3:18
- 3 Everlasting Love Standout 4:01
- 4 Traces 3:23
- 5 Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying 4:24
- 6 You’ve Made Me So Very Happy 4:43
- 7 Turn the Beat Around 3:54
- 8 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do 3:14
- 9 Love on a Two Way Street 4:13
- 10 Cherchez la Femme 4:58
- 11 It’s Too Late 3:57
- 12 Goodnight My Love, Pleasant Dreams 2:54
- 13 Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me 6:13
- 14 Everlasting Love (alternate mix) 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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