In his fourth Sony Latin release,
Victor Manuelle continues with the
Sergio George styling that granted him much greater commercial success than his earlier two solo efforts. It seems that
George's pushy, bombastic writing challenges
Manuelle's improvising ability to a greater extent, thus giving the production a live, unconfined feel.
Omar Alfanno's "Dile a Ella" is a tune that bristles with uninhibited energy. "Dile a Ella," the self-penned "He Tratado," and "El Aguila" are exercises of contumacious swing in every way; among other delights, "Nuestra Historia" is a juicy, astute mix of the usual
George sound and the son montuno genre. A must for late-'90s salsa fans, and one that continued to solidify
Manuelle's position as a favorite in later salsa generations. ~ José A. Estévez, Jr.