Accompanied by only a soft acoustic guitar, he sings about the bitter regret of losing the girl he loved to another man. In El Perdedor (“The Loser”) we catch Enrique, for the first time, outside his party-happy, hypersexualized persona.
Still, even if you don’t speak Spanish, it becomes clear that these songs are a huge step up from the raunchy English ones, both melodically and emotionally. In fact, “Bailando” (“Dancing”), a Latin-heavy guitar number, is probably the first song on the album you’re able to listen to without cringing – if only because you can’t understand any of the words. This, er, explosive opening is redeemed somewhat by the next few tracks, which transition abruptly into Spanish lyrics and melodies. Enrique’s distorted voice swings high in the chorus as he croons, “Cause I’m a fre-eak/The way you pop it and drop it/All over me-ee.” Pitbull, who appears later in the song, doesn’t help matters, adding, “You know I lick it/And do the things that make you explode.” The album opens with “I’m A Freak,” a jumpy, electric number with some, well, not-so-subtle lyrics. It’s also a medley of collaborative numbers, featuring the usual suspect/homeboy Pit Bull, as well as Flo Rida, Marco Antonio Solís, and India Martinez.
In his latest release, the singer dishes out an interesting mix of tracks, ranging from sweet to sultry to downright sexual. It’s just Enrique Iglesias, back at it again. SEX AND LOVE – nope, it’s not that Ethics class you were too nervous to sign up for.
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