Miguel Bosé dubbed his new album “Cardio” in reference to the heart, a melding of contemporary and classic sounds that pulses with its own life. But the title could also reference the Spanish singer's weight battle during the making of his new album, online and in stores today. He gained 40 pounds during 2½ years on the road behind 2007's “Papito” disc."I could never have fit onto the cover of any album," Bosé says. "It was torture. While you're touring, your biological clock just (messes) up. You never know when you're going to eat, what you're going to eat, how, where. Everything collapses. You eat rubbish when you're on the road. I went through such pain, that one way or another, I have to stick to it. It cost me so much that I don't want to go back to that whale-shaped man I used to be."
The now-trim Bosé's physical recharge is reflected in much of Cardio's tempo and mood. The songs are upbeat, optimistic and danceable, led by first single “Estuve a punto de ...”, a guitar-fueled pop track that showcases his lush, commanding vocals.
“Cardio” itself comes on the heels of Bosé celebrating 30 years as a performer with 2007's “Papito”, a collection of his biggest hits recast as superstar duets with the likes of Alejandro Sanz, Paulina Rubio, Laura Pausini, Shakira, Julieta Venegas, Ricky Martin and Michael Stipe. That album re-energized his career, selling more than 2 million copies, earning multiple Grammy nominations and resulting in an epic tour. (Bosé is also an accomplished actor and has appeared in more than two dozen films, including Pedro Almodóovar's HIGH HEELS.)
"I think not only me -- nobody would have ever thought "Papito" would be such a big success," he says. "It became like a must. One of those records in your life that everybody wants to have on their shelf."
Miguel Bose’ will be at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, Florida on Sunday November 7, 2010.
