Si Te Vas
Jon Secada · 1994
47 min · 11 tracks · Latin pop
A lush tapestry of romantic ballads infused with vibrant Latin rhythms and Secada's soulful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Si te vas — The title track showcases Secada's emotive vocal delivery and poignant lyrics about heartbreak, encapsulating the essence of the album.
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Ciego de amor — This track features a captivating melody paired with heartfelt lyrics that express the depths of love, highlighting Secada's ability to convey emotion.
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Quiero más Start here — With its upbeat tempo and romantic themes, this song exemplifies the fusion of Latin rhythms and pop sensibilities that define Secada's style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and vibrant production but lacks depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track, followed by a ballad that showcases Secada's vocal range.
- Several tracks feature prominent brass and percussion elements, creating a vibrant Latin feel throughout.
- The title track is positioned as the third song, serving as a peak moment early in the album's flow.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- heartfelt melodies for reflection
- for intimate gatherings
- smooth vocals for easy listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- looking for experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Secada's influence and commercial success in the Latin music scene.
- Themes
- heartbreak ballads· Cuban-American romance
- Career context
- Released on June 28, 1994, 'Si Te Vas' was Jon Secada's second studio album, building on the success of his self-titled debut. At this point in his career, Secada was establishing himself as a prominent figure in Latin pop music, leveraging his previous acclaim to cultivate a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gloria Estefan· Marc Anthony· Ricky Martin
Tracklist
- 1 Quiero más Start here 4:30
- 2 Tuyo 4:20
- 3 Si te vas 4:37
- 4 Pide mi vida 4:05
- 5 A donde voy 4:27
- 6 Suave 4:14
- 7 Enloquecido 4:05
- 8 La la la 3:45
- 9 Sólo tu imagen 4:26
- 10 No te importa 4:52
- 11 Ciego de amor 4:07
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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