(AP) The promotional machine that is Jennifer Lopez makes much of her ability to seemingly do it all. She dances, acts, sings, designs. Her newest production is "Como Ama Una Mujer," Lopez's first album sung entirely in Spanish.
It is the work of "the best songwriters, arrangers and musicians in the Latin world," according to her team, and is co-produced by Julio Reyes and salsa star Marc Anthony, Lopez's husband.
Indeed, the album has an intriguing pop sound — a sophisticated and understated production. It might actually have worked had this been put into the hands of a stronger vocalist. But the power-ballad-heavy selection spotlights Lopez's limited range and a voice that unfortunately lacks texture and character.
The opening song on this 11-cut album may be the most memorable due to interesting rhythmic and melodic combinations. On "Que Hiciste?" ("What Did You Do?"), the vocals speak of love gone horribly wrong and have Lopez telling of her soul being broken. But there is little expression of that anger or pain. And if one is going to enter into the world of Latin love, one better be capable of delivering vocals that are soaked in passion and rage.
Alas, the cool and removed nature of Lopez's voice leaves this album in the realm of unadventurous pop. And perhaps that is all it is meant to be.
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