Vem Pra Mim

Vem Pra Mim
Studio album by
Menudo
Released1993
StudioPolyGram
GenreLatin Pop
Menudo chronology
15 Años
(1992) 		Vem Pra Mim
(1993) 		Imagínate...
(1994)

Vem Pra Mim is the fifth and final album in Portuguese by the group Menudo, released in 1993.[1][2] This was the only album performed by the lineup composed of Abel Talamántez, Alexis Grullón, Andy Blázquez, Ashley Ruiz, and new member Ricky López.[3] Ricky replaced Adrián Olivares, who decided to leave the group.

The album features 12 tracks, including Portuguese versions of songs originally recorded in Spanish by other Menudo lineups. The track "Eu Só Queria" includes a special guest appearance by Brazilian TV host Mylla Christie, known for hosting the TV show Clube da Criança on Rede Manchete.[4] Her participation was recorded in October 1993.[4] Additionally, two songs from the Sombras & Figuras album, released in 1988, were adapted into Portuguese: "Serenata Rock'N Roll" (also featured on the Os Ultimos Herois album released in 1990) with new lyrics, and "Gafas Oscuras."

Promotion

To promote the album, Menudo appeared on Brazilian TV shows such as the Programa Sula Miranda on Record.[5] The track "Juras De Amor" was released as a single. In 1994, the group also toured Brazil, performing in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.[6]

Critical reception

In a report on the group and the album, Simone do Vale from the newspaper Folha de Boa Vista remarked that the album's songs are "syrupy and sentimental like those of the past." However, she emphasized that the new members' popularity compensated: "the new Menudo members are cute, charming, and intelligent.”[7]

Tracklist

No.TitleWriter(s)Singer(s)Length
1."Vem Pra Mim" (Búscame)M. Vendrel, A. Soler, version: Edgard PacasAlexis Grullon5:41
2."Juras de Amor" (Lo Que Juramos)Fernando Osorio, version: Carlos CollaAshley Ruiz3:01
3."Parecendo Frio" (Me Sigue Pareciendo Frío)Fernando OsorioAshley Ruiz3:07
4."Quinze Anos" (Quince Años)Juan Carlos Perez Soto, version: Carlos CollaAlexis Grullon3:50
5."Beija Minha Alma" (Besas Mi Alma)Fernando Osorio, version: Edgard PacasAbel Talamantez3:26
6."Nunca Mais" (No Volveras A Ocurrir)Jesus Monarrez, version: Carlos CollaRicky Lopez3:00
7."Eu Só Queria" (Hoy Solo Quiero)Fernando Osorio, Juan Carlos Perez Soto, version: Carlos CollaAlexis Grullon, Mylla Christie3:04
8."Raio de Lua" (Bajo La Luna)Carlos Lara, Tino Geiser, version: Carlos CollaRicky Lopez3:17
9."Lentes Escuras" (Gafas Oscuras)Pedro Gely, version: Edgard PacasAndy Blázquez3:54
10."Me Beija Aqui na Praia" (Besame En La Playa)Fernando Osorio, Juan Carlos Perez Soto, version: Edgard PacasAshley Ruiz3:42
11."Serenata Rock'N Roll" (Serenata Rock'N Roll)Pedro Gely, version: Carlos CollaAbel Talamantez3:25
12."Deixa Eu Ser" (Dejame Ser)Fernando Osorio, version: Carlos CollaAndy Blázquez3:46
Total length:43:22

References

  1. ^ "Menudo - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  2. ^ Molina, Dave (1995). "Menudo". Artist Spotlight.
  3. ^ "Vem Pra Mim". Menudo Maniac. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Neto, Ferreira (October 21, 1993). "Coluna Ferreira Netto". Tribuna da Imprensa (13,331 ed.). Rio de Janeiro. p. 3. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  5. ^ "Outros destaques: Música". Tribuna da Imprensa (13,338 ed.). Rio de Janeiro. October 29, 1993. p. 5. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  6. ^ González, Luis Manuel (August 22, 1994). "Él fenómeno de Menudo perdura". La Opinion (341 ed.). pp. 1 and 2 (section B). Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  7. ^ Vale, Simone do (October 29, 1993). "Menudo politicamente correto". Folha de Boa Vista (1,227 ed.). Roraima. p. 8. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
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