Although I enjoyed the entire album as a whole, My favorite four songs on this album still make me feel the passions Latin music is well known for.

"Si Te Vas," is one of the most vibrant songs to come out in recent years. In it, Mark Anthony clearly makes his audience feel his vocals in the same manner Celine Dion or Leann Rimes do when they sing in English. Another song in the same tradition, "No Me Conoces," will capture your undivided attention for its' moving lyrics.

The title track, "Contra la Corriente," is another moving song, showcasing Mark's stirring vocals whenever he sings a ballad. Unlike many stars whose voice often cracks whenever they are singing (e.g. Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Julio Iglesias, Jr., etc...), Mark's vocals are smooth and mesmerizing.

However my favorite song on this album is the Christmas-theme salsa song "Me Voy A Regalar," which makes me get goosebumps whenever I listen to it. Mark's awesome voice and the song's beauty make this song required listening for anyone into Latin music. Regardless of what time of year you're in, this song is fantastic in every sense.

This was Mark's last album with RMM Records before he left. Having to be a person who works in the entertainment industry, Mark made a smart decision to start recording with Sony, for it will help him garner newer fans and more media attention due to that company's prominence. His years with RMM are legendary, but that company surely didn't know how to promote Mark as an artist, and not as a property.

Purchase this album and discover the great talent Mark Anthony has!


The King of Salsa.......MARC ANTHONY!!!!!   October 12, 1999
16 out of 17 found this review helpful

This has got to be the best cd I've ever heard in my entire life. Marc Anthony(KING OF SALSA)proves to be the best salsero in the history of salsa. He is such a talented man. The first 2 cds were excellent and every time he releases a new cd I can tell his voice matures more and more. He sings with such passion and can reach the highest notes with such depth. I absolutely love Marc Anthony and I'm so glad he dropped his English album last month. He deserves all the fame he gets. If you want to listen to salsa, buy this cd and his first 2: Otra Nota & Todo a su tiempo. Hey, he won a grammy for best tropical latin performance for this album earlier this year. I was also fortunate enough to see him in concert 5 times this year and for those of you who like his music, you will be blown away if you see this man on stage. He gives a marvelous performance each and every time. God bless you Marc & your god given talent. I'll always love you papichulo...

Marc Anthony....ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!!


This CD is just great!   December 30, 1999
A. Johnson (Florida, USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful

What can I say? Contra La Corriente is Marc's best work to date! I agree with the previous reviewer, it is most better than his English album. If anyone has translated these lyrics from Spanish to English, they're just terrific. The album has won many awards, and has such a great beat to it! I most definitely still listen to this multiple times in the day. The King Of Salsa has done it again, may he continue his reign!


I'm not a latin music fan, and I'm totally hooked   December 29, 1999
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

Marc Anthony has an incredible voice; like a young latino Frank Sinatra. I don't understand a word he's saying but I am totally hooked...I have never bought a latin album before and am blown away. The arrangements are fantasic. Smooth, sharp, tropical, seductive....forces you to dance!


Marc Anthony at his best!!   August 19, 2000
Jill Parsley (Northfield, MN United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

This CD is one the best Latin CDs around. Marc Anthony's smooth and polished vocals really shine and it is easy to see why he won a Grammy for this album. I listen (and dance) to this CD all the time. My favorite song on this CD changes daily, but the top 5 are Contra la Corriente, Si Te Vas, No me conoces, No sabes como duele and Un Mal Sueño (and Y Hubo Alguien). In other words, this cd is a must-have for any fan of latin music and it doesn't matter that much if you don't speak spanish. Anthony's powerful emoting in each song will bring the messsage across. ¡Marc Anthony es el rey de salsa!