Razon de Sobra

Audio Compact Disc [Bonus DVD]

Label: Fonovisa

Razon de Sobra

UPC: 808835152907

Release Date: 11/02/2004

Original Release Date: 11/02/2004

Number of Discs: 2

Alex Henderson

Those who aren't heavily into Latin music tend to think of adult contemporary as primarily an English-language phenomenon, but truth be told, there is also a huge market for what is essentially Latin adult contemporary. Just as rock en espa?ol has its Spanish-speaking equivalents of Creed or Gwen Stefani, romantic Latin pop serves as adult contemporary for Spain and Latin America. And Marco Antonio Sol?s -- like Jos? Jos?, Julio Iglesias, Rocio D?rcal, Juan Gabriel and Joan Sebastian -- has reigned supreme in the world of romantic Latin pop. Sol?s has maintained an enormous following, who won't be disappointed by Raz?n de Sobra. This 2004 release doesn't break any new ground for the veteran singer; anyone who has been following Sol?s for a long time will realize that smooth, polished offerings like "Nuestra Confesi?n," "De Haber Sabido" and the single "Mi Mayor Sacrificio" don't point him in any new directions. But if Raz?n de Sobra is predictable, it is enjoyably predictable. Sol?s isn't merely good at what he does; he's great at it, and Raz?n de Sobra underscores his consistent nature. The CD also underscores Sol?s' ability to incorporate Mexican elements without concentrating on the regional Mexican market exclusively. There are hints and traces of Mexican ranchera and mariachi in his work, but that's all they are -- hints and traces. Sol?s is a Latin pop singer first and foremost, which is why he has no problem selling out a concert in Mexico one minute and Argentina or Peru the next. Raz?n de Sobra falls short of essential, but Sol?s' hardcore followers will find it to be a solid, if somewhat formulaic, addition to his sizable catalog. [This version of the album includes a DVD of bonus material.] ~ Alex Henderson, Rovi