P.A.R.C.E.

P.A.R.C.E.
Studio album by Juanes
Released December 7, 2010 (2010-12-07)
Recorded May[1] – October 2010
(London, Miami, Medellín)[2]
Genre Pop, rock[3]
Length 37:05 (Standard edition)
43:40 (Deluxe edition)
Label Universal Music Latino
Producer Juanes and Stephen Lipson[2][4]
Juanes chronology
La vida... es un ratico (en vivo)
(2008)		 P.A.R.C.E.
(2010)		 Juanes MTV Unplugged
(2012)
Singles from P.A.R.C.E.
  1. "Yerbatero"
    Released: June 10, 2010
  2. "Y No Regresas"
    Released: October 12, 2010
  3. "Regalito"
    Released: March 1, 2011
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[5]

P.A.R.C.E.[4] is the fifth studio album by Colombian recording artist Juanes. It was released on December 7, 2010, through Universal Music Latino.[4][6] The album's lead single "Yerbatero" was released on June 10, 2010 as a digital download. "Y No Regresas" was released as the second single on October 12, 2010. "Regalito" was released as the third single on January 11, 2011.

On February 17, 2011, Juanes performed live the third single, Regalito, from the album at the annual Latin awards show, Premios Lo Nuestro. The album has sold 1 million copies worldwide and was certified gold in Spain and platinum in the United States.[7]

Background

The phrase PARCE is an abbreviation of "parcero," a typical expression in Colombian Spanish meaning "friend" in Antioquia Colombia, where Juanes is from.[4] In May, 2010 Juanes announced he was working in the studio with album producer Stephen Lipson to record a new album in London. The album's first single was "Yerbatero".[1] Juanes has said that the album contains messages of love, peace and freedom as well a very personal statement in the song "La Razón", which speaks of the joy of the reunion with his wife after their separation, the birth of their son and "The wonder that is home."[3] The album was released in two editions. The Standard edition includes 10 tracks, and the Deluxe edition includes 12 tracks, plus 2 videos, 2 behind-the-scenes looks and a documentary of P.A.R.C.E.[8]

Chart performance

Juanes' last two albums, Mi Sangre and La vida... es un ratico, charted within the Top 40 of the album chart as well as the peak position of the Billboard Top Latin Albums. P.A.R.C.E peaked at #2 of the Billboard Latin Albums Chart behind fellow Colombian singer Shakira's album Sale el Sol, which was in its eighth week of charting in the #1 position. It also arrived at #2 on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums, again behind Shakira.[9][10] The album also debuted on the Billboard 200 at #165, a disappointment compared to the #13 debut and peak position of La Vida...Es un Ratico.

The album debuted at #14 on the Spanish Albums Chart, becoming his lowest debut; it also received gold certification after its first week sales.[11] The album also debuted at #12 on the Mexican Albums Chart.

P.A.R.C.E. has sold 40,000 copies in Colombia achieved the position #1, and also has sold 30,000 copies in Spain and achieving gold certification. The album has sold 1 million copies worldwide.[7]

Promotion

As a part of promotion, Juanes announced to his fans through his Twitter account to submit pictures of their faces for the chance to be part of the official album artwok, which only 3000 pictures were included in the art of the album.[12]

Singles

Promo singles

Prior to the release of the album, three promotional singles will be released exclusively on Apple's iTunes Store as a "Countdown to P.A.R.C.E.".

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "Amigos"   3:35
2. "Yerbatero"   3:31
3. "La Soledad"   3:14
4. "La Razón"   4:18
5. "Segovia"   3:06
6. "El Amor Lo Cura Todo"   3:36
7. "Todos Los Días"   3:54
8. "Y No Regresas"   3:07
9. "Lo Nuestro"   4:10
10. "Esta Noche"   4:35

Personnel

Taken and adapted from Allmusic.com.[21]

  • Edoardo Chavarin - Art Direction, Graphic Design
  • Juan Esteban Aristizabal (Juanes) - Composer, Bass, Guitar (Acoustic, Electric), Lyricist, Producer, Soloist
  • Fernando Tobon - Bass, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Rhythm), Mandolin
  • Victor Indrizzo - Drums
  • Ash Soan - Drums
  • Alberto Campos - Graphic Design, Production Design
  • Phil Palmer - Guitar
  • Pete Murray - Horn Arrangements, Keyboard Arrangements, Keyboards, Orchestration
  • Emmanuel Briceño - Keyboards
  • Geoffrey Richardson - Mandolin
  • Felipe Alzate - Percussion
  • Luis Jardim - Percussion
  • Rene Shenouda - Photography
  • Stephen Lipson - Producer
  • Dean Guillard -Production Coordination
  • Heidi Puon - Production Design
  • Melanie Nakhla - Vocals (Background)

Charts and certifications

Charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Mexican Albums Chart[22] 12
Mexican International Chart Albums[23] 10
Spanish Albums Chart[22] 14
US Top Latin Albums[24] 2
US Latin Pop Albums[24] 2
US Billboard 200[24] 165

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[25] Gold 30,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

  1. 1 2 Juanes presenta en Internet fragmento de su nueva canción,"Yerbatero" Emol.com Retrieved 2010-10-28.
  2. 1 2 "Juanes estrena vídeo de "Y no regresas"". Primerahora.com. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
  3. 1 2 Juanes inicia con PARCE un giro hacia un tipo de pop-rock "más básico" MSN. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Juanes revela el nombre de su nuevo álbum". MSN. Retrieved 2010-10-26.
  5. ↑ Allmusic review
  6. ↑ Juanes - P.A.R.C.E. Amazon.com Retrieved 2010-10-28.
  7. 1 2 "P.A.R.C.E. ya vendió un millón de copias".
  8. ↑ Juanes - P.A.R.C.E. (Deluxe Edition with DVD) CD Universe. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
  9. ↑ "Billboard Latin Albums - Week of December 25, 2010". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media). Retrieved 2010-12-23.
  10. ↑ "Billboard Latin Pop Albums - Week of December 25, 2010". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media). Retrieved 2010-12-23.
  11. ↑ TOP 100 ALBUMES - SEMANA 49: del 06.12.2010 al 12.12.2010 Productores de Música de España.
  12. ↑ "Nuevo tema de Juanes ya se ubica en el primer lugar de listados". Terra.com (Colombia). Retrieved 2010-10-28.
  13. ↑ "Yerbatero – single by Juanes". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
  14. ↑ Primeros 30 segundos del 'Yerbatero', el nuevo estreno mundial de Juanes Futbolred.com Retrieved 2010-10-29
  15. ↑ "JUANES PRESENTA SU NUEVO SENCILLO "Y NO REGRESAS" ESTE LUNES, 11 DE OCTUBRE". Universal Music Group. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
  16. ↑ "Y No Regresas – single by Juanes". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
  17. ↑ "Juanes primer y único artista en Colombia No. 1 en la radio nacional". Estereofonica.com. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
  18. ↑ "Esta Noche – Juanes". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
  19. ↑ "La Soledad – Juanes". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
  20. ↑ "Regalito – Juanes". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
  21. 1 2 P.A.R.C.E. - Juanes > Credits Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-12-07
  22. 1 2 "Juanes - P.A.R.C.E. (album)". Ultratop 50. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2010-12-22.
  23. ↑ Top 100 Mexico - Internacional
  24. 1 2 3 "P.A.R.C.E. by Juanes". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media). Retrieved 2010-12-22.
  25. ↑ "Spanish album certifications – Juanes – P.A.R.C.E." (PDF) (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Select the "Chart", enter ' in the field "Year". Select ' in the field "Semana". Click on "Search Charts"
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