by Drago Bonacich
Intenso has been accurately considered a salsa album; however, it is appropriate to mention Gilberto Santa Rosa's music influences while making this record, from Spanish flamenco to Cuban son and bolero, and even Latin rock. Intenso features traditional salsa: &Advertencia,& &Alguna Parte de Ti,& the hit single &Pero No Me Ama,& written by Puerto Rican Rafy Monclova, a romantic song called &Mentira,& and &Si No Lo Digo Ahora,& composed by Cuban Jorge Luis Piloto. Intenso's hybrid sounds turn it into an interesting, experimental tropical album.