Search - Trini Lopez :: The Second Latin Album

Not as good as his first "Latin Album"

DSA | Phoenix, AZ | 12/03/2006

(3 out of 5 stars)

"A sequel to his popular "The Latin Album" (1964), "The Second Latin Album" again features Trini Lopez performing almost in entirely in Spanish. Unfortunately, this collection isn't as solid as his first Spanish disc. The song selection is uneven, with fine standards like "Amor" and "Solamente Una Vez" placed alongside the goofy "Trini Dice Te Amo" and a completely silly Spanish-language version of "Davy Crockett." Lopez's energetic vocals and exciting guitar work can make up for a lot of shortcomings, but not all. One nagging question not related to the music: Collectables has issued both "Latin" collections on two separate discs -- as neither disc runs more than 30 minutes and no bonus tracks are featured, why not save consumers money and put both albums on one disc, as the company has done with its Vikki Carr reissues?"