Valio la Pena

Singer/songwriter Marc Anthony gets back to the basics here, rewarding his main fanbase by recording salsa versions of the Spanish-language pop ballads on his Amar sin Mentiras CD. Beyond "Lamento Borincano," the old folk-salsa standard by the legendary Puerto Rican songwriter Rafael Hernandez, there isn't anything new. The other seven tracks are simply horn-fueled and percussion heavy retakes. But even those who already have Amar can find new juice here. Valio La Pena vibrates with new sonic urgency as Anthony describes the risks sometimes necessary in finding romantic happiness. The pop version of "Ahora Quien" was dramatic and anthemic. Here, it's speeded up and filled out with melodic pianos and horns. Even "Escapemonos," the tepid duet with actress/singer Jennifer Lopez, gets a recharge in the salsa version thanks to percolating percussions. Anthony's strength is his strong, plaintive vocals. On ballads he's ok, but it's in fiery salsa tunes where the music and the vocals really complement each other. Did we really need two Anthony CDs? Probably not, but his hardcore salsa fans will appreciate the extra effort. --Ramiro Burr more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-28-2007; Love it; One of the reasons I'm such a big fan of Marc Anthony is that he's able to sing with such feeling. With this CD he does it again. Valio la Pena is the kind of album you either want to dance to or sing. Or both. Marc and his band put...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-25-2007; Valio la pena to buy this cd.lol; This is a great cd from marc anthony.I love the song "se esfuma tu amor".I have all of marc anthony songs in my ipod.He is the best.; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-21-2006; HE'S BACK!; After acouple of questionables albums Marc Anthony the best modern day salsero is back and i cant be any happier as i live and die by this mans golden voice and unlike victor manuelle he can get away with this salsa/bolero style of...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-31-2006; Just off 5 stars; Marc Anthony is excellent as always. The only reason I didn't give this five stars is that I was disappointed to find out that the album contains "salsa" versions of the songs played on the radio such as Ahora Quien. The version I heard...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-28-2007; Love it; One of the reasons I'm such a big fan of Marc Anthony is that he's able to sing with such feeling. With this CD he does it again. Valio la Pena is the kind of album you either want to dance to or sing. Or both. Marc and his band put...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-03-2006; Hard not to Like this one....; What a pleasant surprise! After the disappointing Libre & Mended, and the sleepy Amar Sin Mentiras, I have to say I am once again back on the Anthony band wagon. Since the brilliant masterpiece that is Contra La Correinte, Anthony has...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-19-2006; Not as good as his 3 previous salsa albums; *** stars - can't change the above!Valio is a rearrangement of some of the songs of Amar sin Mentiras. And it definitely has the feeling of an afterthought.While it is a pretty decent salsa album (albeit brief), it is simply not in the...; read full review | report as inappropriate