A beacon of authenticity, vulnerability, honesty and inspiration, Tony Hernandez is a timeless artist forged through the golden age where music was more about the music and less about the glitz and the drama. Whenever he gets into the studio, he gives his heart and soul, ensuring that he develops a deep connection with his listener and makes them envision and feel whatever it is that inspired his music. Not many are built like him, and that is why today, we chose to celebrate him, give him his flowers, and remind him that he is an icon in the truest measure of the word. To be where he is standing now has taken him years of industrial experience and extreme, relentless dedication to his craft.
Well, his first ever album, “Amor Eterno” recorded back in 1999, is the kind of sonic simplicity that sits at the touchstone of genuine genius. As you listen through, you recognize the art of patience, believing in oneself, and the whole dynamic inspiration that allows Hernandez to tap into his own niche and create a new genre in the process. From the first track all the way to the last one, he speaks candidly in the lyrics, making an emotional connection with relatable confessions that reflect the album’s meaning, “Eternal Love.”
To put it into perspective, “Amor Eterno” is a very uplifting album full of catchy hooks and danceable and emotional melodies as well. Hernandez’s vocals are candy-sweet yet rich and relaxing at the same time. He’s got the kind of unique and immediately recognizable voice that harmonizes with itself brilliantly, creating luscious and iconic layered vocals that marry with his eclectic style.
I relished the soulful elegance of the song “Caridad.” It’s got the kind of friendly tone with emotional allure, and the vocal delivery feels so warm and inviting. At the track’s core is an undeniable attraction that a listener cannot run away from.
Another irresistible jam has to be “Las Mujeres de Mi Vida.” This tune is inexpressibly haunting and beautiful as well. With its signature guitar, keys, drums, and bass instrumentation, the stringed instrument really makes it arresting and deep, as Hernandez’s impassioned vocal performance elevates its appeal. You should listen to it, and you’ll know how to feel as you do. This is the kind of song you actually experience more as opposed to hearing!
The title track “Amor Eterno” is a refreshing ballad with honest, vulnerable, and raw lyrics pertaining to eternal love. Wearing his heart on his sleeve, Hernandez creates this deeply memorable connection with the listener, allowing them that addictive space to always come back for more as they play this tour de force on repeat and savor in its mellifluent and emotive vibe.
Tony Hernandez is gearing up for a remix of this whole album as he recreates it with a futuristic view using modern technology and influences. Before then, a listener is invited to appreciate something as nostalgic and pertinent as this by streaming it in its entirety and adding the songs that most tickle their fancy to their playlists.