Pasional is a beautiful, simple but rich record- A collection of 17 ballads that
features the wide range and amazing quality of Eugenia’s voice. But instead of only
being based on Mexican rhythms, the album draws from different Latin American
musical genres. Of course, there is the tango on the opening, self-titled song,
“Pasional”. The bandoneon and Eugenia’s voice could fool anybody that this is an
Argentinean singer. Pasional is a tribute to all the inspirations and influences
Eugenia has found throughout her career in Latin American’s rich musical heritage.
Refusing to settle for one musical tradition, Eugenia has created with Pasional a
purely Mexican album enriched by many transnational musical influences. You can feel
the influence of Spanish guitar in Sombras, the Argentinean tango in Pasional and
Escándalo , Western classical influences on Pecado Mortal with its use of strings
and piano. Que Te Vaya Bien illustrates Eugenia’s love
 for Brazlian’s rhythms while Mucho Corazón is a classic latin jazz gem. Pasional is
the best album to describe Eugenia Leon’s versatility. Eugenia’s voice gives unity
to an album where many of Latin American musical traditions are celebrated with
talent, tact and originality.