A Tu Gusto - TOÑO ROSARIO

Monday, July 16, 2007


Rosario blends old and new on an album that is versatile, but within the clearly marked scope of merengue. Rosario's trademark is his laid-back vocals, which hold as much boldness as sly mischief in them. It works—for him—even when put to use in novelty songs like "Who Said," a set of whispered phrases over a repetitive, danceable beat. Beyond this track, the arrangements here are often rich and complex. On "Ella Sabe," the tempo switches from rapid, merengue 4/4 to a quicker double beat adorned with rippling horns. Covers of well-known pop tracks, including Franco de Vita's "Tú de Qué Vas" and "Vivr Así Es Morir de Amor," hint at the original ballad form with light touches such as a hint of strings or a female chorus that gives new shade to the beat. —Leila Cobo

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