Reviewed by Matthew Cordle

Memo is from Chiapas, south-east Mexico, and at the age of 28 has released this, his third album. As with the previous two it's entirely in Spanish and, with only one song lyric available online, it's not possible to get much of a feel for the meaning of the songs, but a quick Google translation of Memo's website provides a synopsis of the album's main message; the true love of God is what changes lives forever. Memo states that this CD reflects a new level of musical and spiritual maturity and I would certainly concur musically, having listened to his previous two albums. The production is excellent, with every note and sound carefully positioned and arrangements well thought out. Memo's voice is attractive with clear enunciation, and he has the ability to deliver arm-waving "oh-oh-oh, eh-oh" songs just as well as those with more pathos. "Destino Sin El" kicks off with a catchy, lyrical melody that sets the tone for the largely upbeat tone of the album. "Simplemente" reflects the sentiment of Psalm 27 ("Simply, I am looking for a reason to look at you, a reason to love you more/Simply, I don't get tired each morning when contemplating you, I close my eyes and listen to your voice"). "Perseguire Mis Suenos" swings along beautifully in 6/8 with a particularly delicious F# minor7 to A minor7 transition in the chorus. A very well presented, eclectic collection of songs combining influences from funk, electronica, R&B, Latin and pop.

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