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Romantic crooner Obie Bermudez again displays his talent for vivid imagery and absorbing stories on "Todo el Ano," an intriguing 11-track pop collection. Bermudez's strength has always been the mid-tempo romantic ballad. But casual fans though, may find that most of the tunes sound vaguely familiar--most have slow buildups and anthemic choruses. Yet there are just enough nuances--ringing guitars, percolating keyboards, vocal harmonies, and tropical percussion--to keep things interesting. On "Ya Te Olvide," he describes the struggle in trying to forget an unforgettable love, while "El Recuerdo," co-written with Gian Marco, reflects on the shadows of happy times long gone. Bermudez also collaborated with songwriters Mickey Perfecto, Juan Carlos Perez Soto, and Robert Gomez Bolanos and co-poducers Sebastian Krys and Joel Someillan. Bermudez added horns on this production, and they particularly shine on "Maldita Boca." Standouts also include the dance rock and tropical-flavored "Celos." As a vocalist, Bermudez has also evolved. When he sings at full throttle, as on the mid-tempo ballad "No Se Nada de Ti," he recalls a young Jon Secada. Ultimately, "Todo el Ano" sounds like his debut, "Confesiones," but with more rock guitars and vocal harmonies. --Ramiro Burr