Ismael Miranda - Este Es Ismael Miranda (1975)

This is the album where Ismael Miranda pushes himself to the max, and it includes his smash hit "Maria Luisa" and the self-penned "La Cosa No Es Como Antes." These tunes were arranged by the highly prolific arranger Louie Ramirez; however, Jorge Millet's propulsive arranging concepts is what makes this production remain pertinent today (this was Millet's first collaboration with Miranda). This is like fire and ice combined, and is superbly recorded by Jon Fausty.~José A. Estévez, Jr.