.RomeoSantosPage moves smoothly between genres and gets a little personal on his new LP, 'Formula Vol. 3.' Our review.
is Santos’ unwavering loyalty to bachata. He always brings the genre back home, paying homage to the Afro-Caribbean country’s sharp, or “bitter love.” He performs as a man drowning in liquor and heartbreak on “Bebo” and croons about a long-distance relationship in “Ciudadana.” His compelling storytelling reaches its climax with highlights such as “R.I.P.,” where he leans into Dominican slang with the kind of fervent intensity only a true local artist can achieve.
He ends the album with a rare introspective moment on “Nirvana.” Over an old-school boom-bap beat, he sheds his lover persona to have a conversation with God, humbly asking for an explanation for the world’s pains and his own losses. He also nods to the on fellow Latinx artists Tokischa and Anuel AA, and decries the recent mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The track ends with a resolution of sorts, offering a pedagogical yet sincere peek into the singers’ heart. In this way,, shows Santos’ artistic and personal evolution while gifting his fans the heartbroken anthems they crave.
Editor’s note: You may have noticed that we got rid of the stars on our reviews. If you’re an engaged music fan in 2022, your opinion isn’t going to be defined by some random number. We’ll tell you right away when a new album is a must-hear or, in rarer cases, an instant classic. After that, our critics will help you make up your own damn mind.
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