Tiempo de Amar
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| Released | February 13, 1996 | |||
| Genre | Latin Pop | |||
| Label | Sony Music | |||
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Tiempo de Amar is Menudo's 36th album (23rd in Spanish), released in 1996.[1] The album features the members: Abel Talamántez, Alexis Grullón, Andy Blázquez, and new members Didier Hernández from Cuba, and Anthony Galindo from Venezuela.[2] Didier and Anthony replaced Ashley Ruiz and Ricky López, who decided to leave the group.[2]
This was the last album recorded under the name Menudo.[2] The creator, Edgardo Díaz, had sold the name to a Panamanian company, so the group’s name was changed to MDO.[2]
Critical reception
[edit]Regarding the reviews from music critics, the reception was favorable, with some critics pointing out that the repertoire represented a maturation of the quintet's previous works.[3]
The critic from Billboard magazine stated that the melodies were catchy and highlighted the romantic lyrics and vocal harmonies.[4] He pointed out that "Más Y Más," with an upbeat pop/dance rhythm, "Buscando Un Amor," with reggae influences, and the ballad "Tiempo De Amar" would particularly appeal to pre-adolescent female audiences.[4]
Commercial performance
[edit]The album generated two radio hits for the group: the song "No Entiendo" reached number 9 on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay chart,[5] where it remained for nine consecutive weeks.[6] The single "Dónde Está Tu Amor" achieved the same feat, reaching number 9,[7] and stayed on the chart for eight weeks.[6]
The album was commercially successful in Colombia after a long hiatus for the group in the country.[3]
Tracklist
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dónde Está Tu Amor" | Alejandro Jaén | Alexis Grullón | 4:42 |
| 2. | "Te Amaré" | Alejandro Jaén | Alexis Grullón | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Tiempo De Amar" | Remi Palacios, Joe B. Jacob | Didier Hernández | 4:24 |
| 4. | "No Entiendo" | Gustavo Márquez | Didier Hernández | 3:09 |
| 5. | "He Venido A Pedirte Perdón" | Juan Gabriel | Alexis Grullón | 4:38 |
| 6. | "Buscando Un Amor" | Alejandro Jaén, William Paz | Abel Talamántez | 3:24 |
| 7. | "Bésame" | Alejandro Jaén, William Paz | Andy Blázquez | 3:37 |
| 8. | "Solos Tú Y Yo" | Alejandro Jaén, William Paz | Andy Blázquez | 3:32 |
| 9. | "Más Y Más" | Fernando Osorio | Anthony Galindo | 3:21 |
| 10. | "Hablar De Amor (Crossover Love)" | Fernando Osorio | Didier Hernández | 4:12 |
| 11. | "Una Limosna" | Samuel Sosa, Chico Amaral; Spanish version: Alejandro Jaén | Anthony Galindo | 3:28 |
| 12. | "Soy Todo Un Enredo" | Samuel Sosa, Chico Amaral; Spanish version: Andrés Blázquez | Abel Talamántez | 3:03 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Menudo - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-15..
- ^ a b c d "Biografía de Menudo". CMTV (in Spanish). Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Se creció Menudo" (1996). Colômbia. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Latin". Billboard. Vol. 108 (13 ed.). March 30, 1996. p. 133. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Pop" (PDF). Billboard. June 22, 1996. p. 34. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Menudo | LATIN POP AIRPLAY". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Pop" (PDF). Billboard. April 13, 1996. p. 40. Retrieved November 15, 2024.