Into The Light is a very enjoyable CD. There are thirteen songs on here (the last one is actually a Spanish version of the hit "Coming Out Of The Dark.") The music is very diverse and has an even mix of fast, slow and mid-tempo songs. It's a very inspiring CD, especially since it was released after Gloria recovered from her bus accident. The songs are uplifting and lighthearted, but also contain important messages about not giving up, etc. I'm grateful for this CD and that Gloria was able to record it.

I will never ever forget watching the first performance from Gloria after her bus crash at the AMAs when she sang Coming Out Of The Dark. Not only did the crowd stand and cheer for what seemed like 10 minutes (closer to 2 or so), but there wasn't a dry eye in the house (or in mine). Ever since, whenever I hear that beautiful song, I still almost cry. It's amazing, and I guess it's true what they say about how an artists best work comes from when they write personal songs steming from personal tragedies or triumphs. In this case, the song is about both.

Coming Out Of The Dark is by far the best song on here and one of the best songs she has ever written. Also here is the fast and catchy What Comes Around and the hauntingly beautiful Close My Eyes. The two other stand out songs were both hits (and for obvious reasons) - Can't Forget You and Live For Loving You. Gloria is known for both her fantastic ballads and the cute boppy songs too. This is a great cd because there is a good mix of both on here. I really love it and still listen to it often even now.

This was Gloria's come-back album after the accident in her tour bus and every song contains a theme of healing and restoration, showing how one can overcome a serious problem. Coming Out Of The Dark is a gospel-flavoured ballad dealing with the loving support of her husband and her legion of loyal fans. My other favourites are Heart With Your Name On It and Live For Loving You. A very inspring album with great songs, leaving you with a warm glow.

After the bus accident that injured her spine in '91, few believed she would ever be able to walk or make music again. Well, Gloria sure showed em! The triumphant "Coming Out Of The Dark" is proof of that. She elicts the help of a gospel chorus for background vocals and moral support, while the latin percussions and synths softly pulse in the background. To show us she can craft rockin' dance numbers as well as the next person, she bursts with the jubilant "Seal Our Fate", a caution of living too fast and on the edge that can lead to serious consequences. Obviously the accident made Gloria appreciate life more, and be wary of their mistakes. This is evident in other songs like "What Goes Around Comes Around", the politically correct "Sex In The 90's", and "Close My Eyes". There's also the requisite tribute to "The place that I Come From" "Mama Yo No Can Go". The wistfull love ballads that are her forte like "Heart With Your Name On It", "Remember Me With Love", and "Can't Forget You". There's even a song dedicated to Nayib, her oldest child. This is also highly personal and illustrates the stress she had raising him. If you're looking for a REAL comeback album, this is it!

In 1990, while the band was on tour, Gloria was in a serious bus accident, where she broke her spinal cord. The accident was supposed to have left her paralyzed, but the doctors managed to prevent that by inserting two metal rods into Gloria's lower back.

In 1991, a year after the accident, Miami Sound Machine became just a back-up band for Gloria, as she became a solo act. In 'English' terms, Gloria stayed with the band, but they dropped 'Miami Sound Machine', so that Gloria can go on as a solo artist. Gloria released her fifth album, Into The Light, in the same year as the band change. This album, which was Gloria's fifth when you count the first four with Miami Sound Machine, reflects on what happened when Gloria got into her accident. This is another one of my favorite albums.

COMING OUT OF THE DARK

SEAL OUR FATE

WHAT GOES AROUND

NAYIB'S SONG (I AM HERE FOR YOU)

REMEMBER ME WITH LOVE

HEART WITH YOUR NAME ON IT

SEX IN THE 90's

CLOSE MY EYES

LIGHT OF LOVE

CAN'T FORGET YOU

LIVE FOR LOVING YOU

MAMA YO CAN'T GO

DESDE LA OSCURIDAD (COMING OUT OF THE DARK)

I love the concept of this album and every Gloria fan should have it.