Al escuchar su album "Bueninvento" (quiero aclarar que este es mucho mejor en mi opinion) me pasaban por la mente los nombres de Andrea Echeverri (Aterciopelados) y Ana Torroja (Mecano). Ahora que escucho este album, pienso en interpretes del calibre de Tori Amos, Paula Cole y Alanis Morrissette. Y la verdad es que la musica, letras y canto de de Julieta Venegas, una bella mujer originaria de Tijuana, Mexico, retan cualquier comparacion posible.

Algunos datos, para que se convenzan: compuso letra y musica de casi todos los temas del album; canta con dejo bien particular, casi "brincadito" pero sin resultar jamas chocante; interpreta el piano (instrumento fundamental a lo largo del album) asi como el acordeon y el vibrafono (en su siguiente album, toca guitarra); sus letras tienen un profundo sentido social, y son super interesantes a la vez.

Tantas cosas se pueden decir de Julieta Venegas, y en particular de su album debut, "Aqui," que lo mejor que puedo hacer es recomendarselo casi a ciegas. El album, con una exquisita produccion del gran Gustavo Santaolalla y la colaboracion de numerosos talentos del Rock Mexicano, va creciendo dentro de uno, a medida que uno lo va descubriendo: yo lo compre hace un par de semanas, y no puedo dejar de escucharlo!

The best, in my opinion out of her 4 CDs.

I was initially going to rate it a 4 out of 5 stars, but who am I kidding, I have been listening to this CD continuously for years. I drop it and pick it up again!

Julieta is a one-of-a-kind gem from Mexico, but trandescends languages.

This Album as well as her career has been supported by Cafe Tacvba (the best Latin Alternative band) so we can't expect nothin but the best.

Wonderful, catchy arrangements and clear vocal delivery make this album truly accessible. Though I personally know very little Spanish, Julieta's attitude and style translate perfectly through her vocal delivery. Fresh use (by US standards) of the accordion and sparse arrangements keep it interesting. I just wish there were other albums domestically available!

recently i read a full article about julieta venegas. i had neverheard of her before but the articlehad enough power to propel me tobuy this cd,'aqui.' she seemsto have been inspired in part bytori amos as evidenced by the pianoat the very beginning of the disc.her creativity and musicianshipgive new meaning to the use of theaccordian. who knew?? the songwriting is in the pocket! this girlknows what she's doing. this isan interesting array of musicalstyles. pop, hip-hop, salsa, jazzwith alternative/rock overtones.not everyone will embrace her vocals. i had this disc on at workand my boss moved onto the next cdin the player 2/3 into it cause shehad enough. what she lacks in compelling vocal ability/range, etc...she makes up for in emotional delivery. i have a very sensitive/picky ear when it comes to vocalsand i will pick up nuances thatmany others don't. i cant help iti seem to have been born with this.i want to give kudos to the producer who apparently is THE prodoucer of alternative music inmexico. his work is on par with thebest in the u.s. i am disappointedmany times by the recording qualityon cd's in the u.s. therefore, iwas so happy to be able to blastthis cd and maintain full, vibrantclarity on all levels in my carwhich is where i do most of my music listening. i wait on batedbreath for julieta's next release.hopefully soon. she has got to bedestined for international fame!