Oral Fixation Vol. 2 by Shakira (CD, Mar-2006, Epic USA)

Shakira (real name Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll)There’s a reason for her popularity, and in this English language follow up to Fijac on Oral Vol.1 (June 2005), she proves that she can keep her English-speaking fan base happy too.
Shakira is a good singer and takes advantage of her dual culture background -- Latino and Arabic. It's more Latino but with enough Arabic to avoid the boring formulas of so much Latino music.

She brings her sexuality but without overpowering the music as happens in her videos. Yes, it's sensual but in a PG sort of way... which is my preference rather than the explicit lyrics of, let's say, Pink.

She makes good use of guest musicians, like Santana.This makes an album more emotional and worth buying. Haunting music and backgrounds as in "How Do You Do" are outstanding. I recommend this album for anyone who is willing to try a new category in music.