Tropicália 2

Artist: Caetano Veloso
Label: Nonesuch
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 075597933925
EAN: 0075597933925
ASIN: B000005J2O

Release Date: 1994-05-03

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Tracks:

Haiti
Cinema Novo
Tradicao
As Coisas
Aboio
Dada
Cada Macaco No Seu Galho (Cho Chua)
Baiao Atemporal
Nossa Gente
Rap Popcreto
Wait Until Tomorrow
Desde Que O Samba E Samba

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Customer Reviews:

Bahian Out of Time.......2004-12-04

This is one of the finest pop albums of the '90s, as well as one of the best Brazilian records ever made. Gil's work in the '80s was spotty--he had an unhealthy fixation on reggae and while most of his albums, including the very nice "Um Banda Um," contained great songs, his stuff tended to be overproduced and lacking in the melodic finesse and mystery of his classic '60s and early-'70s work. Veloso I've always found a bit genteel, although his best work ranks with the best of Gil. But on this album the combination of Veloso's conventionally beautiful voice and Gil's somewhat more idiosyncratic vocals (and Gil's brilliant guitar playing) makes for a classic. "Tradicýo," originally done on Gil's 1978 "Realce," is one of the most gorgeous performances I know. They sound glad to be recording together again. I'd compare this to what might have happened had Lennon lived to make a record with Paul McCartney; certainly Gil and Veloso compare favorably to the two British musicians who influenced them so much. The only questionable track is Hendrix' "Wait Until Tomorrow," originally done on the 1968 "Axis: Bold as Love." But if this indulges Gil's longtime fascination with the great American guitarist and songwriter, so be it. The rest of it is flawless, beautifully sung, and tinged with that Brazilian nostalgia called "saudade." A great one to start with, along with "Tropicýlia Essentials," if you want to get into these two artists.

You really can't go wrong.......2004-05-08

By now most of know all about Gil and Veloso - 2 legends, each a great poet and musicians, founders of a movement in art and culture "Tropacalia." This album is somewhat uneven, but I would purchase it on the basis of "Haiti" and Cinema Novo" alone, they are classics.

classic.......2003-11-24

Tropicalia II . Classic . Produced by legendary Liminha .The first track ("Haiti") , with the percussions of Brown & Musotto , worths the whole album .

Absolutely fresh.......2002-11-30

This is my first Veloso/Gil album though I have heard many of their songs elsewhere and it is fantastic. Many of the pieces are so creative yet maintain elements of their origin so you see the exploration and stretching but always remaining true to the Brazilian roots. It's great to just listen to and relax to but each piece also arouses curiosity and pleasure through its originality.

Celebration of a 25 year musical and personal friendship.......2000-09-03

If you don't yet own any of Caetano Veloso or Gilberto Gil's CDs and are curious as to where to begin, go no further. This is a great starting point. Likewise, for those of us who have a fairly extensive collection of both musicians' work, this is a fantastic CD, because it brings together the 2 different songwriting styles and blends them seamlessly. This is sensuous, exotic, but above all extremely catchy pop. These guys are influenced by musicians ranging from Miles Davis to Jimi Hendrix, but the one thing that stays constant is the African rhythm. I've had it for 2 years, and don't foresee the day I'll be tired of this CD.

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