One of the band's most successful LPs and the one that proved that
Cortijo was always looking to keep up with the mainstream. Although they were one of Puerto Rico's most ardent cultural benefactors, they also had a keen interest in producing complete, attractive packages. The title tune, "Bomba Carambomba," the hilarious "El Chivo," the highly popular "Si Te Contara," and the rest of the repertoire have a raw energy that remains unequaled. All of these are the elements that would make future salsa a reality. A definite knockout by Puerto Rico's most transcendental popular music group of the 1950s. ~ José A. Estévez, Jr.