These are probably the two hottest bachata groups out there right now. I wanted to see what you guys had to say about ‘em. I have Aventura first with Xtreme as a close second.
Aventura has been around longer though they started as young teens. Through the years and album releases, their sound has really matured although their content has always been quite “grown up”. A lot of their hits have dealt with social and personal issues…hits like “Hermanita”, which is about a sister who is in an abusive relationship…to most recently, “Los Infieles” or The Unfaithful, well you can take a guess what that one is about. Musically, however, they have done a complete 180. Starting with a more conventional, equally as good style as in “Cuando Volveras” (When Will You Return) to a much more R&B sound in their most recent hit “Mi Corazoncito” (My Little Heart).
Xtreme on the other hand, takes these two styles that Aventura has evolved from and to, and fuses them. There is an obvious undertone of R&B, while still maintaining they traditional style of bachata and staying a little more true in that regard. It’s also more romantic but with a hint of eroticism. Vocally, Xtreme still sounds a little young, but very nice harmonizing throughout their repertoire. They are, I believe, on their second release and both have been great efforts. I do also think that Xtreme will go far, but they are yet as established as Aventura who is selling out venues worldwide.