LO BORGES - A VIA LACTEA
An oft-overlooked
gem by the great Lo Borges – known to many for his stunning work with Milton
Nasicmento in the early 70s, and still sounding wonderful here in the early
80s! Despite the passage of time, the feel of this one's very similar to Lo's
earlier albums – a brilliant mix of fusion-tinged MPB styles, stretching out with
all the soulfulness of the Club Da Esquina scene from his days with Nascimento.
The album includes Lo's brilliant and oft-compiled remake of "Tudo Que
Voce Podia Ser", plus "Nau Sem Rumo", "Vento De Maio",
"Equatorial", "Clube Da Esquina No 2", and "Sempre
Viva". ~ Dusty Groove
CAETANO VELOSO - CORES NOMES
Subtle brilliance
from Caetano Veloso – just the sort of record to still remind you what a genius
he can be, even when he's not hitting you over the head with his music! The
style here is relatively straightforward MPB, but still done in a way that's
head and shoulders above just about anyone else – songs that have a presence
and personality that goes way beyond a simple understanding of language – and
which crackle with wonderfully warm vocals from the maturing Caetano. Any sense
of softness is more than supported with a deep amount of spirit – and the
album's beautifully intimate feel throughout. Titles include the track
"Sina", sung with Djavan, "Surpresa", written with Joao
Donato, and the tunes "Genesis", "Sonhos", "Meu Bem
Meu Mal", and "Trem Das Cores". ~ Dusty Groove
TONINHO HORTA - TONINHO HORTA
One of our favorite
records ever from Toninho Horta – a set that's got an airy brilliance that goes
beyond most of his other albums! The sound here is amazing – kind of a jazzy
extension of territory explored by Milton Nascimento a few years before –
served up with a warmly dancing groove with the same fluid feel as Joyce at her
best! Horta's getting some wonderful help here to realize his musical vision –
a lineup that includes Lo Borges on vocals, plus instrumentation from Wagner
Tiso, Raul De Souza, Luis Alves, and Roberto Ribeiro – as well as a guest
appearance by Pat Metheny! Titles include the amazing track "Aqui
Oh!", plus "Saguin", "Caso Antigo", "Prato
Feito", "Vento", "Minha Casa", and "Era So Comeco
Nosso Fim". ~ Dusty
Groove
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