Marc Anthony
Libre
CD
(Sony Discos 84617),
Released 2001;
Editor's Pick:
Marc Anthony's new release is a solid, pop salsa project that won't disappoint his hard-core fans. This listener, however, would wish that he try not to take each tune so seriously, as if it were his last. So much emoting can be exhausting, and I fought back the urge to fast-forward the syrupy crooning that began each tune. It's only when the coro breaks in and uplifts the tempo (and spirit) when there is any musical space for dancing. Thank goodness for the top-notch coro section. That Mr. Anthony is a very good singer is undeniable. He ought to lighten up, however, and have some genuine fun with it -- stray from the script a bit. It *is* salsa, afterall.
I did like the use of Ozzie Melendez' trombone. On occasion, this made reference to the "classic" salsa feel of the '70s. And, of course, Yomo Toro on cuatro! (BP, 2001-11-27)
Song titles include:
Celos
Este Loco Que Te Mira
Viviendo
Hasta Que Vuelvas Conmigo
Barco A La Deriva
De Que Depende
Yo Te Quiero
Amor Aventurero
Caminare
Musicians include:
Erben Perez Bajo
Juan A. Gonzalez Piano
Bobby Allende Percusion
Marc Quiñones Percusion
Lino Fernandez Percusion
Alberto Martinez Trompeta
Ozzie Melendez Trombon
Andy Abad Guitarra y requinto
David Oquendo Guitarra
Juan Wust Guitarra
Dave Stewart Guitarra
Yomo Toro Cuatro
David Dominguez Charango
Marto Mosquera Acordeon
Walter Peñaranda Flautas andinas
William Duvall Coros
Alexandria Taveras Coros
Laurie Velez, Guianko Gomez, Y Rebecca Lichtenfeld Coros
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa
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