Christina Rosenvinge is a restless, creative spirit, always more inclined to look forward rather than backwards. Such an outlook in life goes a long way toward explaining why her first compilation appeared as she was well into the third decade of her fascinating career. The lovingly put-together box set
Un Caso Sin Resolver displays, in chronological order, a comprehensive picture of
Rosenvinge's many mutations, from her frivolous pop star beginnings to her current cult/indie goddess status. The first disc is devoted to her work with
Christina y Los Subterráneos, the second to her New York trilogy (sung in English), and the third to her masterpieces
Tu Labio Superior (2008) and
La Joven Dolores (2010). A fourth rarities disc is also included as a bonus, and features demos, scattered tracks, and even a new version of "Chas! Y Aparezco a Tu Lado," the 1987 smash hit for
Álex y Christina that turned her into a star overnight. A DVD with her videos and a book with texts by colleagues and admirers such as
Lee Ranaldo and
Nacho Vegas, as well as by
Rosenvinge herself, complete this exemplary package. ~ Mariano Prunes