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Fun and romance with Jyve V

Michael J. Mazza | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 12/18/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Solar," the CD by the five man vocal group Jyve V, is an excellent collection of Latin pop. The CD has a good mix of fast tempo songs and slow, romantic ballads. Although most of the songs have Spanish lyrics, a few are sung in English. The sound throughout is great: a nice balance of solo parts and group vocals, all well complemented by consistently interesting instrumental choices.The CD gets off to a high energy start with "Vete de Mi," a fast song with a funky high tech sound. This is immediately followed by "Solo a Tu Lado Quiero Vivir," a tender ballad with sensitive vocal performances. Other good selections: "Rumba," an upbeat song with a particularly strong Latin flavor; "Ayer," a romantic ballad that opens with a rather mystical sound; and "Fantasy," a really fun English-language song.Another good English-language track is the fun, bouncy "I'm Still Standing." And if you're a hopeless romantic, you should like the CD's last song (also in English), "I Want to Spend My Whole Life With You." Sample lyrics: "I want to spend my whole life with you / I want to make all your dreams come true."If you like Latin "boy band" MDO, or "Anglo" groups like the Backstreet Boys, I would highly recommend Jyve V's "Solar." It's a great CD."

One Great Album!!!!

Michael J. Mazza | 11/29/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Jyve V is truly on to something that can definitely compete in the Latin Pop and English Pop markets. They have an energy that they have captured in "Solar" that trancsends cultural boundires. "Solar" contains a variety of songs in Spanish and English that range from sensual ballads to dance songs filled with hip hop beats and Latin spice. Songs that you can move to and groove to. Anyone that loves pop, hip hop, or latin dance will love this album. Its diversity will appeal to a wide range of music lovers everywhere. They are a unique blend of both cultures and are not hindered in either language. Their smooth sound is captured in each and every song. You can feel the Latino, the youth and the energy in this album."