More Than Words (EP)

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More Than Words
Menudo - More Than Words (EP cover).jpg
EP by
Menudo
ReleasedDecember 18, 2007 [1] [2]
Genre Pop, R&B
Language English, Spanish
Label Epic
Menudo chronology
La historia
(2007)		More Than Words
(2007)		 Un Nuevo Comienzo (A New Beginning)
(2023)

More Than Words is an extended play by the boy band Menudo, released on December 18, 2007, under the label Epic. [3] The release brings together four tracks and represents the group's first official release following its return with a new lineup.

Contents

The extended play (EP) marks the debut of the revamped Menudo formed through the MTV reality show Making Menudo and preceded the release of a full-length album planned for 2008. Marketed exclusively at Target stores in the United States, it was promoted through television appearances and received favorable reviews from some media outlets.

Background and release

The release marked the band's return with a new lineup, consisting of Carlos, Chris, Emmanuel, José, and Monti, who were selected through the MTV reality show Making Menudo. [4] The show featured 15 finalists competing for a spot in the new version of the group, with five chosen to record a new album. [5] [6] After the members were selected, the group recorded around forty songs. [7]

The EP features four tracks and was the first official release by the new Menudo lineup. [5] The compact disc (CD) was sold exclusively at Target stores in the United States. [8]

Promotion

As part of the promotional campaign, the quintet appeared on several TV shows [9] and promotional events, performing some of the tracks and preparing for the release of their full-length album, which was scheduled for spring 2008. [10]

The song "Move" was included in the soundtrack of the music and dance series Dance on Sunset, hosted by Quddus (Benjamin Quddus Philippe) on Nickelodeon. The show featured dance routines called "Fresh-Squeezed Dance," designed for its tween and teen audience to follow along. Each episode featured a special guest. [11] In the seventh episode, aired on May 10, 2008, Menudo made an appearance, performing "Move". [12]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Press Democrat Favorable [13]

Mario Tarradell of The Press Democrat gave the EP a favorable review, describing it as a "teaser" to build anticipation for the full album. He noted that the songs' style is pop-R&B and added that the group's sound is highly produced, instantly catchy, and aimed at a broad audience. Furthermore, he mentioned that Menudo tries to appeal to fans of artists like Fergie, Rihanna, and Chris Brown, but the members' nationality and profile keep their strongest fanbase among young Latino audiences. [13]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."More Than Words (A E I O U)"Danja3:41
2."Más que amor (A E I O U)" 3:41
3."Move"Cotrell Qualls, Jamie Newman3:31
4."This Christmas"Donny Hathaway, Nadine McKinnor3:02

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of the CD More Than Words (EP), by Menudo, released in 2007. [14]

References

  1. ↑ "Un Nuevo Comienzo (A New Beginning) by Menudo on Apple Music". Apple Music (in Brazilian Portuguese). October 20, 2023. Archived from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  2. ↑ "More Than Words EP - EP by Menudo". Spotify . Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ Flores, Juan Rodríguez (December 10, 2007). "Tras el legado de Menudo". La Opinión (in Spanish). No. 86. p. 1-C. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Menudo, más que una banda". La Opinión. No. 69. November 23, 2007. p. 7-B. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Bolívar, Natalia (March 11, 2008). "The New Generation of Menudo". People en Español . Archived from the original on February 11, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Nuevo Menudo listo para su gran debut". Vanguardia (in Mexican Spanish). November 21, 2007. Archived from the original on January 31, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  7. ↑ Crow, Kristen (November 30, 2007). "Montanez simmers, spices things up in the new Menudo". Laredo Morning Times (in Spanish). ProQuest   387326698 . Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  8. ↑ "MTV". La Opinión (in Spanish). No. 91. December 15, 2007. p. 2-B. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Revealed the members of the new Menudo". G1 . Globo.com. November 21, 2007. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  10. ↑ Ben-Yehuda, Ayala (November 20, 2007). "New Menudo Revealed On MTV Reality Show". Billboard . Archived from the original on July 10, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  11. ↑ Wyatt, Edward (April 5, 2008). "Latest Reality TV: Dancing (Along) With the Stars of Nickelodeon". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 5, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Move". Dance on Sunset. Season 1. Episode 7. May 10, 2008. Nickelodeon.
  13. 1 2 Tarradell, Mario (April 4, 2008). "Latin' tween-pop sensations". The Press Democrat. p. D-6. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  14. ↑ Menudo (2007). More Than Words (Media notes). United States: Epic Records. 88697214382.
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