"The duo had originally confirmed their sophomore album Top of the Hills back in December 2025, but soon after, they announced that they had shelved the album due to exhaustion from touring. Now, Top of the Hills has been remade as FREE SPIRITS, and they've introduced a dramatic new narrative along with it; according to a press release, the duo underwent a 12-step healing program at a wellness center run by Sting, who they've enlisted as a collaborator and "wellness mentor.""
"The album reportedly addresses "12 problems" that led to their breaking point following their five-award sweep at the Latin Grammy Awards last fall and the backlash from their "GIMME MORE" video. To further promote the new project, CA7RIEL, Paco, and Sting have opened applications to join the Free Spirits Wellness Program. You can apply here, but beware, a press release notes that the selection process will be "rigorous, demanding and personally challenging.""
"As for the music, CA7RIEL & Paco have brought Sting along for lead single "HASTA JESÚS TUVO UN MAL DÍA," which translates to "Even Jesus Had a Bad Day." Taking a more rock-centric direction than their recent efforts, the song undoubtedly takes inspiration from The Police, Sting's solo work, and '80s stadium rock. They've added a wailing saxophone, pounding drums, and plenty of attitude to the mix, with Sting arriving for the final verse and chorus. Listen to "HASTA JESÚS TUVO UN MAL DÍA" below."
CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso announced the album FREE SPIRITS, set for release on March 19. The project is a reworking of their previously shelved sophomore album, Top of the Hills, which was paused due to exhaustion from extensive touring. The duo completed a 12-step healing program at a wellness center run by Sting, who joins the project as both collaborator and wellness mentor. The album addresses twelve problems tied to their breaking point after a five-award Latin Grammy sweep and backlash from the "GIMME MORE" video. A Free Spirits Wellness Program with a rigorous selection process is open for applications. Musically, the lead single leans toward rock with saxophone, pounding drums, and Sting arriving for the final verse and chorus.
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