Armed with a voice capable of velvety crooning and visceral belting, Jesús Mendoza proves his mastery of both intimate norteño and epic pop on this expansive debut album, delivering even bigger emotional jolts than his early hits promised. Backed by booming drums borrowed from classic-rock power ballads, Mendoza can raise goosebumps on Alzando Vuelo stunners like “Te Llevaré” and “Te Perdi.” But the young singer is just as spellbinding when things quiet down, adding a touching sweetness to gentle folk tunes like “La Herida.”