Antonio Jose – Todo Vuelve A Empezar (Album 2009)

Well, this is the new album by the famous Spanish boy-singer “Antonio José“, that many people have been longing for ! After many romours and discussions in boards and everywhere in the internet, it finally got released a few days ago. I am glad that I am already owning a copy of this very promising new album of him.

Now, before I can start with my full review on this new release, I must state that I also have his first album, “Te Traigo Flores“. Maybe some of you can remember the 2005 song with the same title – with which he had won the “Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2005“. Back then there has been a little “hype” about him and his songs; but especially his ability of performing LIVE on stage, even in front of big crowds. A “hype” that has proved totally justified – since there was no doubt that he has a great load of talent. And, the nice little music video made for the single “Te Traigo Flores” is still floating around in my playlist today ! It is so well performed and full of rythm, and the most important thing: it continues to cheer me up with this special “Spanish flavour”.

So, the expectations were kind of high – now I am offering you to accompany me on my little journey through music, and through the album “Todo Vuelve A Empezar“.

Then, what do we have here… the CD is starting with the title “Todo Vuelve A Empezar“. A title that has the same name as the album… gee, it has to be a good piece of music; maybe it is even the best one of the album, just like back then (> “Te Traigo Flores“) ? Soon his voice is sounding throughout the speakers. Well, what a surprise – it did not change very much at all ! We have to see that he is already 14 and a half years old by now ! But it seems like there is still no sign of a voicebreak here. Nice, a good thing to go; the good old Antonio José !

Perfectionism at the studio…

Well, this first track is a rather slowgoing song with a more energetic refrain which makes you want to sing along. At first it did not impress me too much… but well, after listening to it 2 or 3 times I am starting to really like it. The # 2 is “La Chica Del Parque“, a ballad of… well, we all know what young guys like him must be singing of his age. The mood is kind of the same like in the first song – a rather slow text passage (with a little deeper voice), and an enlightening refrain. Now, I think it is nice – but certainly not more. In my ears it sounds too much like mainstream pop-music that we tend to listen to every day in the radio… nothing to special about it. The #3 is titled “Vuelve A Mí” – now, this is what I am talking about. This song really is a proof that he developed a lot. His voice has a lot of expression here,  I like it ! To # 4, “Junto A Tí“. Oh, this one rather sounds like a “real” Spanish song, mainly because of the instruments used. A nice one – I am associating myself sitting somewhere in a Spanish bar here, relaxing and stuff. Hehe. I am in a good mood to go on !

But then we have a little more “power”; starting with the #5 song “Rock And Roll De Verano“. Everytime I hear the term “rock and roll”, I am listening up closely; it is only natural when this is your favourite musical genre. And: although it less “rocking” than I expected, it is a song full of positive energy. #6, “Los Amigos“… whops, is this the same singer here… ? Hehe, of course he is – but his voice sounds a little bit different here, especially in the beginning. What can I tell you about this song ? It actually is one of my favourites of the album. It sound so professional, everything fits perfectly. A little guitar, some nice sound samples; both text passages and refrain are very well sung.  #7, “Eres Un Huracan“, starts rather different. But oh well, to me it feels like something is missing here. Maybe it is the melody, mabye it is the power… from a song that has the term “huracan” within, I expected way more… ! I am a little disappointed here. #8, “Baila Conmigo” is another one of the very spanish songs of the album. It sounds like… well, actually just like the title is promising. Like a song that you could dance to ! But I do not like it too much (too many trumpets in here, it sounds a little bit too “traditional”, not really fitting on the album), I hope that there is something more impressive to come up…

Two tracks left… and finally; the #9, “A Tí“, is the real surprise for me on this album. Wow, what an emotional, powerful ballad ! Underlined with some calm piano tunes, his voice is reaching its “final level” here – it can not get better. Towards the end this song even starts to sound like a real “hymn” here. Incredible, almost without further words. My definite favourite of this album. Ok, I will have to calm down… it is only good that the final piece, the # 10 “Cuéntame“; is another one of this spanish-flavoured party songs. But it is the best one of them (referring to the other similar songs on the album) !

So, I am concluding this review with three words only: buy this album ! Of course, only if you liked his first album – then you would not be disappointed. But if you are new to his music, you should definitively check out his website first, where you can also listen to some short sound samples of his new album. I am rating this album with 8.5 out of 10 points.  Great work, Antonio !

Greetings,

Ikarus

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