Son By Four [Extra tracks, Original recording reissued]

Son by Four | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 30, 2000)
• Original Release Date: May 30, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording reissued
• Label: Sony U.S. Latin
• ASIN: B00004TRVX
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,499 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #70 in Music > World Music > Caribbean & Cuba > Puerto Rico

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Red-hot rhythms and percolating percussion drive the excellent self-titled debut by this young foursome. But the key to the group's appeal is its splendid vocal harmonies, which blend typical salsa soneos with R&B flavorings. Think of a Latino Boyz II Men powered by salsa's congas and elephantine horns, and you get the picture. The leadoff single "A Puro Dolor" quickly climbed the charts, thanks to its rhythmic fusion and the magnificent vocal acrobatics of boyhood friends Angel, Pedro, and brothers Javi and Georgi. Elsewhere, there are traditional salsa grooves fueled by heavy trombones ("Mi Corazón Te Recuerda"), mellow boleros ("Dónde Está Tu Amor"), and spirited merengues ("Lo Que Yo No Tengo"). The bilingual cumbia "Muévelo" showcases additional spice as the foursome show off their ability to sing rapid-fire improvised soneos in English and Spanish. --Ramiro Burr

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, August 12, 2000

By 

mitzigg04 "mittzigg" (VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Son By Four (Audio CD)

The best... A Puro Dolor is just the beginning... every track is danceable and wonderful. I love them! They have a blend of everything. You will hear a little of Marc Anthony, Grupo Mania, Victor Manuelle and more! LOVE THEM! They are a hot new talent, and lets get them to the top. Join my club... The first Son By Four club in yahoo! yippee! I can't wait to see what they come out with next. They have a tour now!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great latin music, June 4, 2000

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Salsavideoreviews.org (Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Son By Four (Audio CD)

I can understand why the title track has been listed No.1 in the USA for so long. This is a great cd. Great dancing music if the rhythms may be a little complex for beginner Salsa dancers. I played this cd non stop for a week when I first got it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars four talented men, August 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Son By Four (Audio CD)

THese four guys are very talented..this CD is a great CD for those people who love to move it...the songs on this cd range from slow to fast paced songs...a puro dolor(of course) number 7(tu amor) and number 9 (como decirselo) are just a few of the great songs taht make up this cd...u really don't get tired of listening to it