Franco De Vita Albums (14)
'Stop + Algo Más'
Release Date 5/3/2005
Tracks 19
Label Sony International
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What The Critics Say
Franco De Vita has made a reputation for himself over the years for being a creative force in the Latin music industry, both for his work penning songs for other performers and for the songs he performs himself. On Stop + Algo Más, De Vita's artistic individualism shines through more clearly than ever before. His rare and precious harmonic complexity, innovative instrumental arrangements, and incisive lyricism seem to beckon the listener closer. The evocative combination of South American instrumentation otherwise seldom heard together creates a band sound and texture that set De Vita apart from his Latin pop counterparts. Highlights include the emotional, swaggering "Dónde Está el Amor" and the album's rhythmically rich single, "Ay Dios." Though a number of selections entirely forgo Latino musical influences, Stop + Algo Más delivers even the pop selections with soul and dirt. De Vita's vocal performances are subtle and musical, by and large serving the songs and not self-serving. With the inclusion of two duets with Puerto Rican super songstress Olga Tañón, a few live cuts, and a companion DVD featuring videos and live performances, Stop + Algo Más goes above and beyond. Unlike the forbidding hand on its cover, Stop + Algo Más seems to be saying "Come inside -- you'll like this." ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Franco De Vita has made a reputation for himself over the years for being a creative force in the Latin music industry, both for his work penning songs for other performers and for the songs he performs himself. On Stop + Algo Más, De Vita's artistic individualism shines through more clearly than ever before. His rare and precious harmonic complexity, innovative instrumental arrangements, and incisive lyricism seem to beckon the listener closer. The evocative combination of South American instrumentation otherwise seldom heard together creates a band sound and texture that set De Vita apart from his Latin pop counterparts. Highlights include the emotional, swaggering "Dónde Está el Amor" and the album's rhythmically rich single, "Ay Dios." Though a number of selections entirely forgo Latino musical influences, Stop + Algo Más delivers even the pop selections with soul and dirt. De Vita's vocal performances are subtle and musical, by and large serving the songs and not self-serving. With the inclusion of two duets with Puerto Rican super songstress Olga Tañón, a few live cuts, and a companion DVD featuring videos and live performances, Stop + Algo Más goes above and beyond. Unlike the forbidding hand on its cover, Stop + Algo Más seems to be saying "Come inside -- you'll like this." ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide
'Canta Como: Franco De Vita'
Release Date 10/1/2002
Tracks 12
Label Miami
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'Segundas Partes Tambien Son Buenas'
Release Date 3/19/2002
Tracks 12
Label Universal Latino
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What The Critics Say
Venezuelan Franco de Vita goes through his career bringing back some of his best compositions. In addition, this 12-track record delivers two previously unreleased songs. Segundas Partes Tambien Son Buenas opens with the Afro-Caribbean-inflected "Promesas," followed by a bachata called "Palabras del Corazón" and the romantic ballad "Vuelve," recorded in 1998 by Ricky Martin. An interesting acoustic version of "Louis" brings forward a freestyle "Latino" and a well-crafted bolero entitled "Como Decirte No." Even the flavor of Colombian vallenato and the ubiquitous Latin dance chachachá can be heard on "Lo Que Espero de Ti" and "Sexo." The album comes to an end with the tropical-meets-Latin pop version of "Como Decirte No." ~ Drago Bonacich, All Music Guide
'Calido Y Frio'
Release Date 1/1/2001
Tracks 10
Label Sony Special Products
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'Fuera De Este Mundo'
Release Date 7/23/1996
Tracks 11
Label Sony International
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'Voces a Mi Alrededor'
Release Date 11/16/1993
Tracks 11
Label Sony International
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