Best Ever Albums

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

brun027 — Sun, 6 Apr 2014 13:17:12 GMT

Author: brun027

Posted: 04/06/2014 17:17

Norman Bates wrote:

I thought I could hear some Tom Zé (only quieter) in there, which from me is a compliment.

Tom Zé is definetely an influence. I think you may have not noticed, but "Não Tenha Ódio no Verão" is actually a cover from a Tom Zé song. Much better than the original btw, that was on his last album and went completely unnoticed. Glad you enjoyed : )

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

Norman Bates — Sat, 5 Apr 2014 14:43:56 GMT

Author: Norman Bates

Posted: 04/05/2014 18:43

On it as of now.

First track is enchanting, sets up big expectations for the rest. More comments later, but "Velho amarelo" is already one of the songs of the year.

EDIT: what a lovely first listening. I must admit one track or too let ly attention somewhat drop a bit, but on the whole I really liked it. Original, diverse, playful AND serious, really good. I thought I could hear some Tom Zé (only quieter) in there, which from me is a compliment.

Thanks very much Bruno. I'll be spinning this regularly for awhile.

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

videoheadcleaner — Fri, 4 Apr 2014 23:06:24 GMT

Author: videoheadcleaner

Posted: 04/05/2014 03:06

I might be only one here that wasn't really into this. It started off well but just seemed to drag. Maybe another listen soon but I won't be scrambling to do so.

ALC Rankings:
1. The Unnatural World
2. Shelter
3. Ether
4. You Are No One.
=5. The Gloaming
=5. Ghettoville
7. Island Intervals
8. Burn Your Fire For No Witness
9. Encarnado
=10. // Not rated: Moodeity, Cycles of Existential Rhyme

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

RockyRaccoon — Fri, 4 Apr 2014 14:13:39 GMT

Author: RockyRaccoon

Posted: 04/04/2014 18:13

Finally got around to listening to this. I have to say, I liked it. It didn't blow me away, but I definitely give it major credit for being different, it was pretty cool.

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

brun027 — Fri, 4 Apr 2014 09:37:11 GMT

Author: brun027

Posted: 04/04/2014 13:37

Happymeal wrote:

While I don't have much to say about this album outside it being fantastic (I could write more, but whatever), I will say that anyone who liked this particular album should check out the albums she did with Metá Metá. Some really great stuff out there that I'd think many will enjoy.

EDIT: Just a quick edit. As far as other Brazilian albums that have come out of the tens go, I'd give a listen to Anjo Gabriel's album O Culto Secreto do Anjo Gabriel (this one is great; I believe they had one other album released in 2013, but I'm not quite sure and I'm not sure where I could find it). I'd also give a listen to Luísa Maita's Lero-Lero.

I second the Metá Metá recommendation.
Must admit I don't know the others, I'll check them out.

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

videoheadcleaner — Fri, 4 Apr 2014 05:03:58 GMT

Author: videoheadcleaner

Posted: 04/04/2014 09:03

Listening now.

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

Anonymous — Wed, 2 Apr 2014 16:50:54 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/02/2014 20:50

While I don't have much to say about this album outside it being fantastic (I could write more, but whatever), I will say that anyone who liked this particular album should check out the albums she did with Metá Metá. Some really great stuff out there that I'd think many will enjoy.

EDIT: Just a quick edit. As far as other Brazilian albums that have come out of the tens go, I'd give a listen to Anjo Gabriel's album O Culto Secreto do Anjo Gabriel (this one is great; I believe they had one other album released in 2013, but I'm not quite sure and I'm not sure where I could find it). I'd also give a listen to Luísa Maita's Lero-Lero.

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

Anonymous — Wed, 2 Apr 2014 14:39:02 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/02/2014 18:39

I'm rushing out of the house atm but I just finished this and must say it was fantastic. Great rec brun. I'll return eventually with more in-depth commentary

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

Anonymous — Tue, 1 Apr 2014 18:25:02 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/01/2014 22:25

I must say that I thought this album was excellent, up there with Angel Olsen and Death Vessel as one of my favourite picks from the Album Listening Club so far. I had actually seen Eggman rec it a while back, so it was on my to-listen-to list, but I was not disappointed. Only heard it twice through, but shall be back (possibly) with some extended thoughts on it. Really nice choice fam.

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

brun027 — Tue, 1 Apr 2014 18:02:45 GMT

Author: brun027

Posted: 04/01/2014 22:02

dividesbyzero wrote:

Downloading now. I don't suppose you have a link to lyric transcripts?

No I don't, unfortunately. Sure it loses some, but I though it could still be very enjoyable even without understanding the lyrics.

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

Norman Bates — Tue, 1 Apr 2014 11:39:54 GMT

Author: Norman Bates

Posted: 04/01/2014 15:39

dlding now, thanks for the rec. Will listen tomorrow if possible.

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

Anonymous — Tue, 1 Apr 2014 01:55:04 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/01/2014 05:55

Downloading now. I don't suppose you have a link to lyric transcripts?

Re: ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

19loveless91 — Tue, 1 Apr 2014 01:47:30 GMT

Author: 19loveless91

Posted: 04/01/2014 05:47

Thought it was very solid, but felt like I should understand the lyrics...

Nice pick, anyway

ALC #11: Encarnado by Juçara Marçal

brun027 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:39:44 GMT

Author: brun027

Posted: 03/31/2014 14:39

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Encarnado by Jucara Marcal

Free download here http://www.jucaramarcal.com/

Somewhat 'experimental', somewhat math rock, somewhat samba, MPB, whatever, this album is the highest point yet of what is maybe the most interesting scene going on in Brazil right now (post-samba? I've read that, lol).
Clever lyrics, having always death as a common point set the bleak tone of the album. Juçara's voice puts all her personality into it, makes it her own thing. A lot going on in the instrumentals too, well see for yourselves.

It's Vanguarda Paulista in spirit, bold, fresh, yet traditional, classic.