Vuelve

Ricky Martin

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 12, 1998)
• Original Release Date: February 17, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony International
• ASIN: B0000062LG
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (165 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,323 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Por Arriba Por Abajo

2. Vuelve

3. Lola, Lola

4. Casi un Bolero

5. Corazonado

6. Bomba

7. Hagamos el Amor

8. Copa de la Vida [Spanish]

9. Perdido Sin Ti

10. Asi Es la Vida

11. Marcia Baila

12. No Importa la Distancia

13. Gracias Por Pensar en Mi

14. Casi un Bolero [Instrumental]

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The most successful of ex-Menudo members, Ricky Martin delivered a worldwide hit with the club favorite "Maria" (you know, the "un, dos, tres, Maria!" song), and here he follows up with more urgent, catchy pop tunes with emphasis again on danceable rhythms. Solid-impact tunes include the terrific and upbeat "Marcia Baila" and the percussion- and horn-driven opener "Por Arriba, por Abajo," complete with African chants. Occasional soft tunes like the samba-flavored "La Bomba" and the melancholy "Casi un Bolero" only serve as time-outs from the dance fever evoked on tunes like the finger-snapping "Lola, Lola" and the rhythmic title track. Weak is "No Importa la Distancia," a bland cover of Michael Bolton's "Hercules." --Ramiro Burr

Vibe

Vuelve reflects Ricky Martin's evolution into a well-seasoned artist/Renaissance man--albeit in a Pop Tart sort of way.... Vuelve blends rich texture and tropical polyrhythms with Ricky's soft tenor and mainstream appeal ... the pleasing, seductive Vuelve works quietly but with a sweet aggressiveness.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When you buy this CD, you will know why it won a Grammy., October 24, 1999

By A Customer

In one word: maravilloso! If you've just recently discovered Ricky Martin, you owe it to yourself to buy this album. Even if you don't understand Spanish, you will feel the emotion in every song. This album will take you away...to another place...it's THAT good. It is by far the best album he has ever done...you will be haunted by these songs long after you turn off the music. Lola, La Bomba, La Copa de la Vida and Marcia Baila will have you dancing around the house, singing at the top of your lungs, while Vuleve, Casi un Bolero, Perdido Sin Ti and Hagamos el Amor will leave you breathless. Do yourself a favor and buy a Spanish dictionary - once you understand what he's saying, you'll never want him to sing in English again!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great Spanish album!, November 30, 1999

By	Jennifer (Missouri) - See all my reviews

Well, I recently bought this CD as a follow up to "Ricky Martin" by the gorgeous Latin Lover. I was so amazed at how wonderful this album is! It's AWESOME! I don't speak or understand a lick of Spanish and I enjoyed every sultry minute of it. It's super sexy - Ricky shines. I actually prefer this album over "Ricky Martin." I think he's done his best work here. If you buy "Vuelve" you will love it. Even if you don't understand Spanish, you will understand Ricky's powerful emotions in each song. "Vuelve" combines slow, sensual ballads with upbeat Latin dance tunes. What a great album - buy it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now THIS is Latin pop!, June 7, 1999

By A Customer

More than slightly superior to his current English release, Ricky Martin's Grammy-winning, 1998 release "Vuelve" exemplifies what a delectable dish can be made with the right combo of artist, producers & authentic Latin ingredients. Can we get seconds to go, please??

Unlike his current debut in the English-speaking market (your basic American power-pop with Latin frosting), "Vuelve" finds Martin in a more passionate musical rendevous, digging deeper into his newly-rediscovered Latin roots. Star-making producer/songwriters K.C. Porter, Robi Rosa & Luis Gomez Escolar take top honors for knowing what Ricky wants to say, and creating vehicles that show his talent in it's most flattering light. The samba-soaked, "Por Arriba, Por Abajo" and "La Bomba" make sitting still out of the question, while "Lola, Lola" makes The Girl From Ipanema sound like your kindergarten teacher. The Desmond Child influence felt on the 1998 World Cup theme song "La Copa de La Vida" only works here because thanks to Rosa & Porter, the tune so blatantly echoes Martin's hugely successful 1995 hit, "Maria". Without the seasonings by that dynamic duo, Child would have Martin as just a screaming, Bon Jovi sound-alike out in the middle of a soccer field.

For the romantics, plenty of palpitations are to be found in the gospel-infused title song by Venezuela's Franco da Vita; the dreamy, drifting "Perdido Sin Ti", and the melodically exquisite "Hagamos el Amor", the frank lyrics of which appear to mark a deliberate turn in the singer's public image from teen superstar to adult artist.

This masterpiece was the vehicle that put Ricky on the pinnacle of credibility from where he was able to swoop down and slay the Goliath American pop market. Let's hope Porter, Rosa, et. al. will be waiting to point the way back once the dance with Desmond has ground to a halt.