What does Mended sound like?

A fusion of salsa rhythms and heartfelt ballads that explore themes of love and healing. Rooted in salsa. Start with "Love Won't Get Any Better".

Is Mended a good place to start with Marc Anthony?

Yes, Mended is recommended as a starting point for new Marc Anthony listeners. A fusion of salsa rhythms and heartfelt ballads that explore themes of love and healing. When Marc Anthony released 'Mended' in 2002, he was transitioning from his earlier career in salsa to mainstream pop success. This album followed his breakthrough with 'Libre' in 2001 and showcased his versatility as an artist, reflecting a growing appeal to a broader audience while maintaining his Latin roots.

Mended works well if you're into steady mid-tempo romantic vibes, emotive vocals for heartfelt moments and danceable tracks for celebrations.

How many songs are on Mended?

Mended has 15 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

Mended

Marc Anthony · 2002

57 min · 15 tracks · pop music

A fusion of salsa rhythms and heartfelt ballads that explore themes of love and healing.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I Need You — This track highlights Anthony's emotional vocal delivery paired with a lush arrangement, making it one of the standout love songs on the album.
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She Mends Me — The song beautifully blends traditional Latin instrumentation with contemporary pop elements, showcasing Anthony's ability to bridge genres.
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Love Won't Get Any Better Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy chorus and engaging rhythm, encapsulating the overarching themes of love and longing.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends salsa and pop effectively but lacks standout compositions that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with salsa influences, while the second half shifts to slower ballads.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo romantic vibes
emotive vocals for heartfelt moments
danceable tracks for celebrations
suitable for intimate gatherings
uplifting melodies for mood boosts

Maybe skip if you

prefer high-energy instant gratification
dislike consistent pacing throughout

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Marc Anthony's status as a crossover star in pop music.
Themes: heartfelt ballads· longing and connection· salsa romance
Career context: When Marc Anthony released 'Mended' in 2002, he was transitioning from his earlier career in salsa to mainstream pop success. This album followed his breakthrough with 'Libre' in 2001 and showcased his versatility as an artist, reflecting a growing appeal to a broader audience while maintaining his Latin roots.
Stylistic neighbors: Luis Fonsi· Carlos Vives· Gloria Estefan