Es Navidad
Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox". Es Navidad is the sixth studio album and second Christmas album by the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo, released in 1980 by Padosa Records.[1] The group members at the time were the Meléndez brothers, Óscar and Ricky, René Farrait, Johnny Lozada, and Xavier Serbiá.[2]
Regarding its production, as with their previous albums, the backing vocals were enhanced by professional singers including the group's vocal coach, Marilyn Pagán.[3] The tracklist includes two songs that also appeared on their previous album ¡Felicidades! (1979): "El chiji navideño" and "Eso es lo mío".[4]
The album wasn't released in the United States, but in 1983 all its songs were included in the compilation Feliz Navidad — Con 14 éxitos navideños, released exclusively in that country.[5] The LP and cassette versions featured different cover art showing the group members dressed as Santa Claus.[5] The tracklist added four songs from their previous Christmas album ¡Felicidades!.[5] The album performed well in the U.S., appearing on Billboard magazine's Latin albums chart.[6][7]
Critical reception
According to Damarisse Martínez Ruiz, author of the book Menudo: El Reencuentro con la Verdad, the album's production doesn't stand out for its musical quality, featuring simplistic and underdeveloped content.[3]
Commercial performance
Commercially, the album was successful in Venezuela, becoming Menudo's first recording to sell 100,000 copies in that country.[8] According to an October 1984 report in the American magazine Cashbox, sales had exceeded 143,000 units in Venezuela by that date.[8] On April 9, 2023, the digital remastered version of the album reached #70 on Mexico's iTunes charts.[9]
Track listings
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Estimated sales |
|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | Gold | 143,000[8] |
References
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