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In the tradition of many records out of Brazil, this album was issued with virtually no information as to its provenance (although Fontana was sure to include a couple of hunky photos of Veloso!), but it appears to be a collection of songs from the ten or so years prior to its release. Depending on the listener's predilection for the singer in pop group surroundings or as a solo performer, this could be heard as a perfectly fine sampler of Veloso's work from this period, the one just before his American "debut" on the spectacular Nonesuch album Caetano Veloso. For many listeners, the saccharine string and pop arrangements will make some of the pieces difficult to bear, Veloso's incredible voice and his heart-rending melodies all but buried under layers of gooey pap. But, as those experienced with his music understand, this is often part and parcel of many of his recordings, particularly the ones originating in his home country. Many of his finest songs are included here, such as "O Quereres," "Luz do Sol," and "O Leãozinho," though it's certainly arguable that all get better treatment elsewhere (though his rendition of "Sampa" is stunningly beautiful). Still, taken at face value, Veloso's pure musicality and transcendent singing make wading through all the sludge a not altogether unenjoyable task. It's worth it for Veloso completists or those who, somehow, are attempting to approach Brazilian pop from a treacly jazz-pop standpoint.
© Brian Olewnick /TiVo
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CAetano Veloso, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1979 Universal Music International
CAetano Veloso, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Marcia Alvarez, Producer
℗ 1983 Universal Music International
CAetano Veloso, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1978 Universal Music Ltda
CAetano Veloso, Conductor, Principal Director of Music, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Perinho Albuquerque, Conductor, Principal Director of Music
℗ 1975 Universal Music International
CAetano Veloso, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Carlos Alberto Sion, Conductor, Principal Director of Music - Roberto Hurwitz, Conductor, Principal Director of Music
℗ 1986 Universal Music Ltda
CAetano Veloso, Conductor, Principal Director of Music, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Ricardo Cristaldi, Conductor, Principal Director of Music
℗ 1984 Universal Music Ltda
CAetano Veloso, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Pedrinho Albuquerque, Conductor, Principal Director of Music
℗ 1978 Universal Music Ltda
CAetano Veloso, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1978 Universal Music International
CAetano Veloso, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1979 Universal Music International
CAetano Veloso, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1982 Universal Music International
CAetano Veloso, Producer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Vinicius Cantuaria, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Universal Music Ltda
CAetano Veloso, Conductor, Principal Director of Music, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1979 Universal Music Ltda
CAetano Veloso, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Perinho Albuquerque, Producer
℗ 1977 Universal Music International
CAetano Veloso, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Marcia Alvarez, Producer
℗ 1983 Universal Music International
Album review
In the tradition of many records out of Brazil, this album was issued with virtually no information as to its provenance (although Fontana was sure to include a couple of hunky photos of Veloso!), but it appears to be a collection of songs from the ten or so years prior to its release. Depending on the listener's predilection for the singer in pop group surroundings or as a solo performer, this could be heard as a perfectly fine sampler of Veloso's work from this period, the one just before his American "debut" on the spectacular Nonesuch album Caetano Veloso. For many listeners, the saccharine string and pop arrangements will make some of the pieces difficult to bear, Veloso's incredible voice and his heart-rending melodies all but buried under layers of gooey pap. But, as those experienced with his music understand, this is often part and parcel of many of his recordings, particularly the ones originating in his home country. Many of his finest songs are included here, such as "O Quereres," "Luz do Sol," and "O Leãozinho," though it's certainly arguable that all get better treatment elsewhere (though his rendition of "Sampa" is stunningly beautiful). Still, taken at face value, Veloso's pure musicality and transcendent singing make wading through all the sludge a not altogether unenjoyable task. It's worth it for Veloso completists or those who, somehow, are attempting to approach Brazilian pop from a treacly jazz-pop standpoint.
© Brian Olewnick /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:51:16
- Main artists: Caetano Veloso
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Universal Music Ltda.
- Genre: World
© 1985 Universal Music Ltda This Compilation ℗ 1985 Universal Music Ltda
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