Merengue Cd File

Whether you’re a longtime merengue fan or just building a Latin dance collection, this CD is a solid, joyful addition. Crank up the volume, clear some space, and let the fiesta begin.

Production is clean but not sterile—you can still feel the rawness of the percussion and the warmth of the bass. If there’s any downside, a couple of mid-album tracks lean a little too heavily on predictable chord changes, but the energy never dips enough to lose your attention. merengue cd

★★★★☆ (4/5)