After
Shakira's international breakthrough with her first English-language album, her record company decided to release
Grandes Exitos, targeted at Spanish-speaking audiences. This record gathers her hits from
Pies Descalzos,
Dónde Están los Ladrones?, and
MTV Unplugged, as well as some Spanish versions of hits from
Laundry Service (previously edited on the same album in Spanish-speaking countries). The smash hit "Whenever, Wherever" here is "Suerte," while "Objection" is "Te Aviso, Te Anuncio." Even though
Shakira is usually compared to other Latin stars like
Thalía or
Paulina Rubio, she has more to offer and you can hear it on this album. She manages to make the sound her own, mixing pop, rock, and some oriental sounds (such as on "Ojos Así"). For those who are looking for all of her hits in Spanish, this is the disc to start with. ~ Iván Adaime, All Music Guide