Grande Liquidaçao [LP]

by Tom Ze

Overview

Tom Ze's first release from 1968 is certainly not as unique as some of his material from the '70s, but it's a far cry from faceless. A true Tropicalia artist, Tom Ze's material on this album runs from traditional Brazilian pop to overly quixotic arrangements -- all twisted around his convoluted vocal melodies. Even early on in his career, Ze was taking from a multitude of genres -- funk, psychedelic rock, and bossa nova -- and creating some kind of unheard pop exotica. This is especially apparent on "Gloria," with its changing tempos, bubbling instrumentation, and off-the-wall harmonies. It's a lot to take in -- each track seems to zip by before the listener can grasp hold of it. Perhaps even aware of this, Tom Ze takes a break between songs to address the listener, then resumes his zigzagging trajectory. The album also includes the fantastic "Parque Industrial" (which was recorded by Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, and Caetano Veloso on the Tropicalia: Ou Panis et Circenses LP). This album is a great listen for anyone interested in Brazilian pop music and the restructuring thereof -- yet it is almost tame compared to the found sounds, tape loops, lyrical deconstruction, and other surrealist elements that Tom Ze would grow to include on his later recordings. ~ Jon Pruett

Product Details

Release Date:	02/14/2012
Label:	Mr. Bongo
UPC:	0711969117516
Rank:	50807

Tracks

1. S¿¿o S¿¿o Paulo
2. Curso Intensivo De Boas Maneiras
3. Gl¿¿ria
4. Namorinho De Port¿¿o
5. Catecismo, Creme Dental E Eu
6. Camel¿¿
7. N¿¿o Buzine Que Eu Estou Paquerando
8. Profiss¿¿o De Ladr¿¿o
9. Sem Entrada E Sem Mais Nada
10. Parque Industrial
11. Quero Sambar Meu Bem
12. Sabor De Burrice

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Tom Ze   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Tom Ze   Composer