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Cuts Both Ways
Pop · 1989 · 7 tracks

Cuts Both Ways

Gloria Estefan

A sophisticated pivot toward adult contemporary pop. Polished 1980s synthesizers meet deep-seated Latin rhythms and a voice that feels like warm velvet.

July 10, 1989 · Epic

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A sophisticated blend of tropical joy and introspective, adult-contemporary longing.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
01
Ay, Ay, I
3:49
03
Say
3:42
04
Think About You Now
4:21
05
Nothin’ New
3:51
06
Oye mi canto (Hear My Voice)
4:53
09
Your Love Is Bad for Me
3:51
10
Cuts Both Ways
3:17
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the sparse, emotional piano intro to the full, lush arrangement on the title track.
The rhythmic explosion of percussion that kicks off Oye mi canto, bridging traditional Latin sounds with 80s dance-pop.
The breathy, intimate vocal delivery in the opening verse of Don't Wanna Lose You that feels like a whispered secret.
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AllMusic
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Cuts Both Ways sound next to the rest of Gloria Estefan's catalogue?

Sentimental+1.4σ

Sentimental saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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