With the Grammy nominations announced, its time for my annual review of every album of the year nominee. Track information in this review if courtesy of genius.com.
"Un Verano Sin Ti" - Bad Bunny
Rimas Records
1) "Moscow Mule"
This track is simplified sounding.
2) "Despues de la Playa"
The interlude has a fun break that carries over throughout the track, but the lyrics aren't exactly subtle.
3) "Me Porto Bonito" w/ Chencho Corleone
4) "Titi Me Pregunto
This deals with his family wanting him to settle down; "listen to your friend, she's right. I'm gonna break your heart. They don't fall in love with me". This track has a nice beat.
5) "Un Ratito"
This track deals with an indecisiveness between 2 women; "love can be so beautiful, but there's always something that interrupts it".
6) "Yo No Soy Celoso"
There's a smooth flow to this; "Let he who has not sinned throw a stone and I'll throw a rock".
7) "Tarot" w/ Jhay Cortez
This is lyrically so-so.
8) "Neverita"
A woman isn't ready for commitment.
9) "La Carriente" w/ Tony Dize
This track brings a different feel to the album up to this point.
10) "Efecto"
He's intoxicated by a woman.
11) "Party" w/ Rauw Alejandro
Although this has a catchy beat, its lyrically lacking.
12) "Aguacero"
The vocals are heavy and unpleasant.
13) "Ensename a Bailar"
There's a nice beat; "My heart isn't made of sand but you're leaving footprints".
14) "Ojitos Lindos" w/ Bomba Estereo
With a brass intro, this deals with getting lost on your own; "I learned that pretty moments are priceless, like when you gift me your gaze".
15) "Dos Mil 16"
He's reflecting on his stardom, and what he would do differently.
16) "El Apagon"
An ode to Puerto Rico, melodically this is a bit all over the place.
17) "Otro Atardecer" w/ The Marias
This provides a different sound.
18) "Un Coco"
He's hoping for a 2nd chance; "The last petal told me that there's still a chance".
19) "Andrea" w/ Buscabulla
With a mellow feel, this is about a woman wanting more; "Everything has become complicated, as if being a woman was a sin".
20) "Me Fui de Vacaciones"
This is about exuding positivity with a reggae style; "I no longer ask for wishes, I got all that I need". There's a nice instrumental interlude.
21) "Un Verano Sin Ti"
This is about the lack of love & meeting expectations.
22) "Agosto"
This feels like an unfinished track.
23) "Callaita" w/ Tainy
This is about a woman not looking back at an old relationship.
There are a fair amount of hit & miss on this album (with a particular lack of subtlety lyrically), but this album picks up towards the back half. It does feel like this could be further edited down, making for a far better album. (81)
"Renaissance" - Beyonce: 93
"30"- Adele: 92
"Un Verano Sin Ti" - Bad Bunny: 81
"Music Of The Spheres" - Coldplay: 77
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