Tiempo de Amar

Tiempo de Amar (Time to Love) is Menudo's 36th album (23rd in Spanish), released in 1996. The album features the members: Abel Talamántez, Alexis Grullón, Andy Blázquez, and new members Didier Hernández from Cuba, and Anthony Galindo from Venezuela. Didier and Anthony replaced Ashley Ruiz and Ricky López, who decided to leave the group.

This was the last album recorded under the name Menudo. The creator, Edgardo Díaz, had sold the name to a Panamanian company, so the group’s name was changed to MDO.

Critical reception

Regarding the reviews from music critics, the reception was favorable, with some critics pointing out that the repertoire represented a maturation of the quintet's previous works.

The critic from Billboard magazine stated that the melodies were catchy and highlighted the romantic lyrics and vocal harmonies. He pointed out that "Más Y Más," with an upbeat pop/dance rhythm, "Buscando Un Amor," with reggae influences, and the ballad "Tiempo De Amar" would particularly appeal to pre-adolescent female audiences.

Commercial performance

The album generated two radio hits for the group: the song "No Entiendo" reached number 9 on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay chart, where it remained for nine consecutive weeks. The single "Dónde Está Tu Amor" achieved the same feat, reaching number 9, and stayed on the chart for eight weeks.

The album was commercially successful in Colombia after a long hiatus for the group in the country.

Tracklist