Oral Fixation Vol. 2
Oral Fixation Vol 2 by Laundry Service from 2001, the second English-language music album of Shakira and the direct successor of Fijación Oral Vol 1 It was first published on 25 November 2005 and in April 2006 was slightly changed for a second time on the brought market.
On the second version of the audio medium there is also the song " Hips Do not Lie" with Wyclef Jean, which became an international hit. To date, the album sold approximately four million copies worldwide.
Cover
The album cover is an allusion to the story of Adam and Eve. The naked Shakira holds when Eve the forbidden apple from the Tree of Knowledge in the hand. On a road sits a naked infant who reaches for the apple. A vine covered the breasts of Shakira.
Style
The album is stylistically far the most diverse work of Shakira. In addition to superficial rock and pop elements, there are also various other influences. In the song " How Do You Do " includes, for example, to Gregorian monk chants against " Do not Bother" is partly associated with the alternative rock. The title " Timor ", which was also a children's choir is involved, which in turn allows Dancefloor comparisons.
Censorship
In many Middle Eastern countries, the album was censored. In the versions posted there the song " How Do You Do " is missing because it raises questions about the existence and attitude of God. In addition, the cover has been changed so that not only a vine, but a whole bush covers the breasts and naked belly Shakira.
In Indonesia, the song " Timor " was censored, which deals with the independence of East Timor from Indonesia. It was renamed including " It's Alright ".
Title list
These songs are on the second version:
After protests from fans who were disappointed that after already purchase made the first version was now a CD with additional pieces available in the market that was on the official website of Shakira able to download this title for owners of the original publication created.
Criticism
The company Allmusic awarded stars.
Singles
In October 2005, the single " Do not Bother" was published, which was in Germany at # 7 of the singles charts. It was only in June 2006, followed up with "Hips Do not Lie ", which was also Wyclef Jean was involved from the Fugees, the second single from the album. This piece presented the second number-one placement Shakira in Germany for " Whenever, Wherever " by early 2002 dar.