ANDANDO - DIEGO TORRES
Argentine star Diego Torres became an international sensation with 2001’s “Un Mundo Diferente,” an album that included the anthemic “Color Esperanza.” “Andando,” his highly expected new studio set, picks up on the rousing, feel-good themes, most apparent in the single “Abriendo Caminos,” featuring Juan Luis Guerra, which sounds like a blend of “Color Esperanza” and “Ojala que Llueva Cafe.” This is too easy a path for an artist of Torres’ stature and taste. Much better are rousing ballads like “Hasta Cuando” or the improvisational “Despues de Ti,” adorned with flamenco-tinted guitar. The rich production is infused with retro touches, horns, jazz and funk (on the delicious “Volver,” among others). This serves Torres’ pristine vocals well and highlights quality that needs no gimmicks. Billboard
