Reviews (page 5 of 7)
Great! I really really love this
Didn't start bad, but drifted into annoying territory by the end. I ended up not finishing this it got on my nerves that much. Not a fan and will happily never listen to this again. 2/5
Not usually into this type of music, but was great in the background while I got housework done.
3.6 - I liked it! Nothing mind blowing, but just chill and interesting
Another slightly strange inclusion in my view. Turn of the millennium acid jazz samba fusion. Not terrible, and interesting to see a release like this getting the spotlight, but a lot of the sounds haven't aged great, sound just a bit tacky. 2.8/5
This is the epitome of background music. While I appreciate that the melding of Brazilian sounds with electronic beats into a downtempo world beat stew might have sounded fresh in 1999, it’s stale now. I liked the couple of times the rhythm switched up and foregrounded drums or guitar. Otherwise, it just didn’t capture me.
1.5/5
Psychotropidelic
Call waiting music
I’m guessing that the reason that this is on the list is because it’s Serbian, and from a time of major conflict in the region. However, it’s still a bit shit and nondescript, and for sure doesn’t need to run over an hour.
Another album that was okay but not great. Pretty boring but the Latin flair did make it somewhat more interesting to me. Became background music very quickly, 2.75/5
The opener was fantastic, it perfectly guided you into the universe of the album.This album unfortunately wasn't exciting to me.
Eternal Whispering Winds, Rough Discordant Seas 1001 Albums Generator 6 (04/10/2025) São Paulo Confessions is the fourth studio album by Serbian electronic musician Mitar Subotic, released under the stage name Suba. Tragically, Subotic died during the promotional cycle for this album as he was rushing into his burning studio to save the recordings. He was only 38 years old, and he has since been honored in both his birth country, Serbia, as well as the country he moved to and produced this album in, Brazil. This is an album and artist that I had never heard of, but the genres excited me. Acid Jazz is a genre I am unfamiliar with outside of Jamiroquai's incredible Virtual Insanity, which I love, and the bits of Bossa Nova and Samba I have heard are great. The album cover is striking and really feels like a candid view of the streets of Sao Paulo. I have never been, but I can say it reminds me of (and makes me nostalgic for) some streets I saw in southern Spain when I was there. This is a slow burn of an album, but there are moments where this slowness works to its advantage. The vocal tracks, especially those featuring Cibelle's sultry vox (Tantos Desejos, Felicidade, and Sereia) all stand out, and the chill production melds well with her voice. The opener particularly rocks, and had me very excited for this album. The live-sounding drums, jazz-y piano riffs, and bassline that reminds me of A Love Supreme at points, along with her voice, transport me to the streets of some big city in the wee hours of the morning (maybe Sao Paulo, but I wouldn't know). Antropofagos is potentially the most upbeat song and has the strongest groove on the album, although it does overstay its welcome just a bit, which is a theme for this project. The consistent pace of the album, as well as its length, cause the whole thing to wash over me. The songs, even the ones I enjoyed, never really build anywhere and the lack of real dynamic change throughout makes the album a bit of a slog to get through. It's hard for me to even point out specific songs I disliked, since so many of them blend together. Upon a second listen, I particularly noted the last four songs as being unremarkable to me, but maybe I was just starting to get a little tired of the album by this point. I will admit this issue may be partly due to my musical bias, as electronic music in general is not something that I have a lot of experience with, but reading other reviews, it seems I am not alone in my feelings here. Suba was undeniably a talent taken far too soon. While this is not an album I see myself coming back to as a whole, the creativity shown here feel more like an artist rising towards their peak than one that has said all that they need to say. Unfortunately, as a piece of music, this sits somewhere around a high 1.5/5, rounded up to a 2/5. Favs: Tantos Desejos Voce Gosta Sereia Least Fav: Pecados Da Madrugada
У рамках цієї рубрики ми вже послухали декілька південноамериканських та африканських робіт, які являли собою або варіацію джазу, або референс до Бітлів. Зараз же перед нами, майже електронний альбом. Я кажу "майже", бо окрім атмосферного down tempo тут також вельми багато матеріалу записано наживо, зокрема доволі автентичні перкусійні лінії, що напряму відсилають нас до босанови, або тропікани. Ну і звісно, чутливий вокал Сібель також гарно підкреслює айдентику цього альбому. Створюючи цей альбом - Suba мав на меті продемонструвати нам життя в Сан-Паулу, місті, яке Суба описує як "вологе, туманне та шалене". І передати вайб міста суто шляхом електронної музики було неможливо, саме тому і був зроблений акцент на поєднанні "старого та нового". Елементи самби, босанови та тропікалії тут вдало поєднуються з електронікою, формуючи унікальне acid jazz звучання, а також створюють трохи темну та хаотичну атмосферу з нотками витонченості, а вищезгаданий вокал Сібель робить ці "нотки" ще і "спокусливими". Це доволі унікальна робота, яка гарно розширює кордони музичного смаку, ніби запрошу тебе на нові, досі не дослідженні території. Проте сказати, що це щось "геніальне", я не можу. Це просто доволі цікаво структуроване даунтемпо, яке я слухаю не так часто, бо більшість його виконавців банально здаються мені нудними. Проте, якщо ви любите екзотичну електронну музику, то альбом вас, безумовно, вразить та ви послухаєте його ще не один раз. Що стосується впливу альбому та самого Суба на електронну музику, то у Бразилії він звісно є колосальним. Ну і це альбом унікальний, бо інших подібних речей Суба вже, на жаль, ніколи не створить, адже він трагічно загинув у листопаді 1999 року під час пожежі в студії, намагаючись врятувати свої записи.
Nice Latino-esque groove on this. A number of the songs were a bit too repetitive, but I get what he was going for. It was... fun, you know? Enjoyed this a good del, but some of the songs went on too long. Top tracks: "Tantos Desejos," "Antropofagos"
So this is some sort of electronic jazz or samba? Takes a genre I don't really love (electronica) and combines it with one I don't really understand (jazz). Doomed from the start. The electronica was annoying AF.
Generally cool background music. Definitely liked the Brazilian rhythms (the drums are very cool throughout). Tragic story about how he died shortly after. This was a good listen - I'd call it a 3.5, but I doubt I would seek it out again which makes it a 3. Favorite tracks: Antropófagos (Cannibals), Samba Do Gringo Paulista (Paulista Gringo's Samba or, as I like to call it, if King Crimson did samba!), Abraço (Embrace), A Noite Sem Fim (The Endless Night).
Ein spannender Mix aus brasilianischer Musik und Elektro. Angenehm zu hören. Die Stimmen der Sänger/Innen passt sehr gut in die Atmosphäre. Das Album ist mir vor einigen Jahren schonmal positiv aufgefallen. 4/5
I really liked the first track - it’s moody and evocative, and made me hopeful for the rest of the album. Disappointingly, it felt like a steady slide downward from there, and while it’s pleasant enough throughout, the uninspiring electronica overtakes the interesting elements. Favorite: Tantos Desejos
sick beatz
Brazilian rhythms and vibes filtered through a Serbian DJ's subdued psyche. Not particularly exciting but certainly interesting. Would love to have this on during a house party. Second half is way stronger than the first
Nice vibe, very chill. I like that it’s different from a lot of other stuff.
Verry usual electronic Bar - Lounge Music. Not exciting, not outstanding. **
I don't have a lot of notes on this... Give this a shot along with say, Serge Gainsbourg, if you're a boring white dude living in the suburbs and you want to feel culturally expansive.
Fine
Wow, what a tragic story - Suba died a few days after this album was released because his studio caught fire and he was trying to save the material he'd been producing with another Brazilian artist. (He was born in Serbia but was finding much success in Brazil.) I like some electronic music, but 1 hour of this was too much, and songs like Um Dia Comum (Em SP) with that repeating "wah" sound make me want to pull my hair out. Still, I respect anyone experimenting with blending different sounds and genres to make something unique, and sometimes it just hits. Samba Do Gringo Paulista is my playlist pick. The drums are so cool on that track. And the transition into Abraco is really nice - actually the whole run of the last 4 tracks is nice. I just really couldn't vibe with most of the rest of it as consistently.
3.5
Mitar Subotić, better known under the name Suba, was a Serbian-born musician and producer who pioneered electronic music in Yugoslavia before he emigrated to Brazil, as he fell in love with the country and its musical landscape. In what was a short-lived prolific time for him, he produced this album, a single album with fellow Serbian musician Milan Mladenović under the name Angel's Breath, and Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto's acclaimed third album Tanto Tempo. During the post-production of that last mentioned album, Suba's studio caught on fire, and out of desperation, he risked his life to save the recordings. Suba would pass away a few days later, at the young age of 38. I bring all this up to say it sucks for an artist to die tragically at such a young age just as they were starting to realize their potential. I say this because São Paulo Confessions showcased his unique production style effectively. It's an eclectic mix of downtempo, bossa nova, and acid jazz, where the vibes were immaculate. This album offered a fresh electronic spin on Brazilian music that puts me in a trance, where the organic instrumentation and loops are blended into such rich, evocative soundscapes. Pair that with the few singers like Cibelle expressing their desires for freedom and happiness in the spare yet expressive Portuguese lyrics, and the experience is elevated. São Paulo Confessions is an eye-opening record from a man who was just hitting their stride. Descanse em paz.
I like almost everything Brazilian.
oh yeah baby bossa nova!!!
kind of kept forgetting i was listening to this but when i would tune back in i was certainly not unhappy
nice chill music. doesn’t do anything crazy though and very much fades in the background lol
I can understand it being on this list. A good fusion of electronic, ambient and Latin Music. Better than the Latin jazz, but still not something for me
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Mid-90s nouveau samba. Wish I had heard this at the time. Excellent choice for this list.
A mix of uninteresting and not good electronic music.
If Trent Reznor was hired for production duties on a Stereolab album, it would be something like this, but that would be significantly more interesting than this is.
Fun and vibey
Nice but probably not something I’ll revisit. The music supervisor for Grey’s Anatomy probably would have gone bananas over this record
I’ll keep it in mind as background dinner party music. But honestly our favorite song turned out to be a Spotify ad.
Sexy muzak
Pleasantly surprised
This style is not for me. Low-key ambient, electronic, meandering. Some cool rhythms on a few songs. Not really sure why this is a top 1,000 album I need to listen to - but OK.
Like listening to hold music or waiting room music. Complicated, lots of repeating and chill vibe but nothing to grab me to make me want to listen again.
I liked it, burial but Brazilian and a bit more 90s piano bar
Pretty cool stuff, like the Sepultura album with all the metal stripped out.
yassss
So chill and boring
Never heard of Suba or any of the other artists on this album. Really enjoyed it, more so on the second listen.
Way more electronic than I would have expected based on the first song, but I enjoyed it, especially as a backing track while music. I liked it more than a lot of American or British elecgronica from the 90s. It's a little happier sounding (thanks Felicidade). There are cool sounds, but by the end, I couldn't remember any of them specifically. So enjoyable, but not particularly memorable.
Good. But in Spanish?
I missed this one when it came out, although it would have been right up my alley. Then again, the mid 1990s were brimming with spectacular seeming experiments in electronics, beats, breaks, bass and dub effects. Not to mention the whole drum&bass hoopla and what was happening in hip hop. Still, this should / could have been bigger. Whether that warrants a place on the "1000 albums you need to hear before you die" list might be another question, given the plethora of release both from Brazil and by producers on similar paths as Suba. But should these confessions come your way, have a seat in the confession box. It should be worth your while.
Mar10 HL: "Samba do Gringo Paulista", "Antropofagos", "Felicidade" 3.5 Cool, atmospheric blend of trad Brazilian music and cold downtempo. Compared to yesterday's artist, also an outsider (Frank Sinatra) doing bossanova, Suba is much more creative about co-opting that sound
Haven't heard of this before. A Serbian man making Brazillian music on paper sounds fascinating and I wish I liked it but it's so deeply mediocre. 2/5
good chill vibes. musica piano bar/ brasiliana
To me it just felt like a compilation of noises 2/5
p839. 1999. 1 star. Background music for shopping at Ikea. Why is this on the list?
I quite liked this album, very funky fresh and felt pretty timeless. Probably wont listen to this a lot but great background music and probably club music too.
I guess?
Pretty good. South American music with electronic touches. Not sure that this is essential listening, but it passes the time pleasantly enough.
Antropofagos was a fun dancey track, as was abraço. My brain gets rather confused listening to Portuguese because I’m trying so hard to understand what is being said. A pretty good world music album
Can’t believe this amount of soul came from a Slav. It’s quite nice and very danceable, even if Latin and acid jazz aren’t my favorite sub genres.
As background music I guess it would be OK but it just doesn't do much for me. The only standouts for me were "Samba Do Gringo Paulista" and "Abraço" but not enough to give it any higher than a 2.
Chill brazillian inflected electronic beats - some good grooves but also some clunkers that distracted from the mood of the overall album flow for me.
Just kind of exists without eliciting much emotional response. It doesn’t really call on me to listen closely, nor does it speak to my subconscious.
Some decent background music with some cool ideas but nothing too special. 3 stars
This fine, I did not mind listening to this. It is forgettable, and I have not motivation to listen again, however.
I usually try to find an aspect of records that are outside of my usual listening to focus on. I just couldn’t with this one. Not sure why. Wasn’t a bad record just didn’t do anything for me.
A Serbian with a background in electronic and new wave music travels to Sao Paulo on a research grant to study the rich rhythms of samba and bossa nova. The result is a dark and atmospheric acid jazz that utilizes many Afro-Brazilian grooves for its foundation. While cool, the album can feel a bit aimless at times. Combined with the 60-minute runtime, São Paulo Confessions rarely justifies its runtime by lacking any big statements. Nice background music though.
Quem diria que tem vários artistas no mundo. Não conhecia o Suba, mas gostei muito do estilo. Engraçado ser um álbum de 1999, porque hoje ainda tem muito artista ainda engatinhando nessa vibe lo-fi. Gostei muito de *Tantos Desejos*, *Você Gosta*, *Antropofagos*, *Um Dia Comum (Em SP)*, *Samba Do Gringo* e *A Noite Sem Fim*.
antropofagos é uma música que poderia estar no "afrociberdelia" (que deveria estar nos 1001 albums)!!!!!
Not bad, but kind of faded into the background. Probably worth a re-listen at some point. 2.5/5
This album was mostly not that interesting for me, but it wasnt bad. That being said, I really like the last song. It has this like chromatic aspect that I really dug. That bumps it up a bit for me. Nice save right at the end. 3/5
What can I say? Like several of these albums, I am glad I listened to it. But I would never buy it. I may have to reconsider my rankings.
Chilled, relaxing electronica. It’s pleasant but nothing out of this world. I listened to it last night while watching the starlings’ murmurations off Brighton Pier and it was a lovely experience but I can’t see me returning to the album very often.
Nice and different, pretty unique. Kinda long
“D’ya like jazz? 👈😎👈” Weird listen! The production was frozen in time, in all its 1999 glory - not really my thing but I can respect it. Back half is far more acid jazz and intriguing than the front.
This was a fun one. I definitely feel like I am transported to Sao Paulo. It's very trippy and transcendental. It almost gives me a little air of Tame Impala plus like Brazil and other influences that I can't put my thumb on. I couldn't understand a word of it but I feel like I got the vibe.
good background music but still background music - 2.5 rounded up
Irgendwie erfrischend. Geil experimentell aber auch nicht total ab vom schuss. Housy latin rhythmen lass es mega groovy klingen. Irgendwie viele Gems drauf.
Superior background sounds
This was quite the beguiling slice of neo-Tropicalia which despite my love for the genre had previously passed my radar. Also love some of the references, nods to de Andrade's Manifesto Antropófago in particular....
Great discovery! An enjoyable fusion of Brazilian beats, traditional instrumentation and dance infused electronica. I don’t listen to many “chill out” albums these days, but if I did I would definitely consider this. A solid contender for inclusion on a Sunday morning set list at Cafe Kelvinos .
Vinbar stemning, hyggeligt sin baggrund, men skrald som album.
Det er ikke sådan her elektronisk musik gøres interessant for mig
Not bad. Hit some sweet spots. Definite lulls though as well. Decent chill out music. May have to be in the right mood to listen to it.
This was enjoyable relaxing ambient stuff. I liked it.
electronic bossa nova? okay sure! nice sound overall, good background music but nothing really stood out to me, which is why i don't have listening notes or favorite tracks for this album. but it's alright for some chill background music- i like the reviews that called this 90s wine bar music lol
mitigated opinion here, the vibe is nice but its hard to really find a mood to listen to this. I'll be happy to revisit it though
No not for me Sounds like music you're forced to listen to while on hold to a Contact Centre I've got no idea what it's doing on a list of albums you need to listen to before you die???
I mean, it's at least something unique! Here we have a latin-electronic fusion album from an artist who was born in Serbia, produced in Brazil, and died in a fire the same month as this album's release. Huh. Anyways, São Paulo Confessions is a good album. It's not exactly my thing, but I certainly have respect for it. The style is interesting, but not bad! It's mostly electronic, but it has enough taken from other styles to make it not boring! The singing from other artists is nice. I'm not sure what they're saying, but Wikipedia says that the album is Suba's "musical account of life in that humid, foggy, and manic megalopolis." which means something, I guess. There are reasons as to why I'm not huge on this album. Some parts aren't as enjoyable for me, with the album ending on kind of a weird note. It's also a pretty long album, with some songs feeling a bit too long. However, I'd still say that listening to São Paulo Confessions was a mostly positive experience. Light 3/5.
Music to listen to when your head is bumped up against a window in car at night and you can't go to sleep. Someone described it as mid 90s wine bar music and frankly, not sure why anyone has to write another review, but it does get a little more interesting in the middle. Not sure I had to listen to this before I died.
Exciting tropical sounds mixed with a fresh array of wild new tones
Didn't understand it but it was vibey
A moody, groovy album. I especially like the bossa nova mixed with electronic elements. Nothing that really stands out but an interesting listen nonetheless.
started slow but i liked it? this is a trip hop sampling dream
Not really my thing, but if I ever need some classy lounge music, this will be my first port of call.
RIP to this guy, who died in São Paulo the same year this came out
I will keep this in mind when I need beats
Spanish trip hop. I can dig it.
2.5 - like every electrónica album the songs loop for way too long. The added Latin flair did make these a little more interesting than your average electronic songs
A bit jangly for me
Pleasant background music for sitting in the sun
Not terrible but not good either.
Was grooving in the kitchen cooking with this
Nice to have an album that is entirely new to me. Big fan of Segreda. The whole album a bit trip-hoppy, v dark and sexy. Each song slides seamlessly into the next. Best enjoyed at maximum volume. 3.5
This would be a great soundtrack for an indie film based in South America - looking at you "Queer". Glad to have found something new to listen to. Highlight for me was "A Noite Sem Fim", gave techno-soul-samba vibes. 3.5
I have no idea what or who this is. I snuffle this sort of thing up though, so I very much enjoyed. It’s probably too long, but it’s such a vibe that I didn’t really care.
Muzaaaak
Great samba music, interesting mix of musical styles (piano, tech, percussion, etc.)
Espectacular. Me ha encantado el disco y entristecido al leer la historia de su creador y su final. Me he guardado Voce gosta y Samba do gringo paulista. Le voy a poner 4 estrellas para subirle la media.
This album is great! It even had stephen dancing to its songs. At its worst it sounds like a bad deep focus song, but then the fiddle shows up in Antropofagos and it reminds you why you like this. 5 stars. Listened to it twice.
++: Samba Do Gringo Paulista, Abraço, A Noite Sem Fim +: Felicidade, Um Dia Comum (Em SP), Sereia +-: Tantos Desejos, Você Gosta, Na Neblina, Segredo, Pecados da Madrugada -: Antropófagos 5,0/10
Amazing!! Can’t stop listening to it. Tragic story, the artist died in a fire the same year was released, just one album, that’s all he left us. So damn good. So perfect. Even caught Jasper’s attention. You feel as if you’re living this album. Perfect atmosphere, reminds me of the Lost Highway soundtrack.
Very cool, I loved the vibes great experiencw for my earholes
very cool spin on electronic music! I'm just rating everything a 4/5, I need to think more ...
Very vibey but not my fave
Slightly confusing but a good listen
Loved this…would of never guessed they were from Serbia. Lo fi spacy chill theme i would play this at a party!
One of the first of its kind and it's a bit unfair towards this album that you tend to judge it by all that muzak that replicated its formula and was played ad nauseum in wine and beach bars in the late 90s and early 2000s. So it sounds a bit clichéd now, but it was a major blueprint for that cliché. How do I rate this, though?
At turns pleasant and unpleasant, getting more unlikable as it wears on. I wanted to like it because it combines two things I usually do like, but by the end I was entirely over it. I suppose an argument could be made that it is interesting enough to be on this list.
1.5
1.5
Somewhere between pop jazz and electronica lie whatever this is... I have no use for it (4.2) ★★
Seriously boring. Lacking in dynamics and doesn't sound organic. Also I am not a fan of Brazilian music generally. 1 star
This is one of those albums that's tough for me to rate, because I don't think it's bad, but it's also not something I would ever voluntarily listen to. Like if this was playing at a trendy Brazilian steakhouse or used in a commercial for a luxurious day spa, I wouldn't think twice about it. It's totally fine. But, it's also pretty boring. No one except for Robert Dimery is going, "Hey, you gotta check out this Suba album!" It's the definition of inessential music that somehow made into a book about the most essential music ever made. 2.5 stars.
3.5
São Paulo confessions that by themselves are more wretched than the crime. All in all a bunch of noisy Latin and sterile, listless electronica and downtempo styles that don’t mesh well at all. Some tracks are technically ok whilst others are just jarring and awful. I give it 1 star for not being essential listening at all and for being murderously long and dull.
Solid listen, and great exposure to something different. Kind of a crazy backstory with the composer/artist dying right as the album was released, but the music stands in its own. It’s not a genre or style that I would typically listen to repeatedly, but I feel like it’s compelling enough to revisit.
Not sure why this is on the list.
Fine. But ?
It felt a bit generic beric despite its brazilian roots.
No thanks. Minus the thanks.
Turns out electronica drags jazz down hard
This sounds like every song from a turn-of-the-millennium movie scene in a European nightclub. It's okay, but I don't really feel like the work wants me to listen too closely.
And OK sound I can chill with, and it works well in the background since I can't understand the lyrics.
Chill electronic Latin American grooves
4 electronic albums in a row. I’m on a roll. And I don’t like it.
Decent album, experimental sounds in some places 3/5
An interesting album to say the least. Experimental for sure. Lots of weird sound bites and edm sounds mixed in with some light vocals and percussions. It's probably not going to break into my regular rotation but it was enjoyable enough.
Not a bad listen.
Not wholly unpleasant but also not particularly inspiring and got annoying after awhile.
Very chill but wouldn't ever choose this music, but not a bad listen. 3/5
Na Neblina is cool. I like the combo of Latin rhythm and electronica. Not a lot of notes about individual songs, but I love the energy and overall sound.
There were parts of this that felt like an interesting twist on this genre of music. However mostly I was left feeling that this was quite dated. I don't know if that's just a function of electronic music being quite fast paced and this list being older, or whether the stuff they chose is just not that great. Overall mixed feelings shakes out at a 3
Of classy lounges Mixed with modern techno sounds Genre crash success
Na Gotan Project weer zo'n blije crossover tussen lounge en Zuid-Amerikaanse muziek, dit keer uit Brazilië. Het klinkt wat obscuurder deze keer, en ook hier ligt het spook van de herhaling op de loer. Maar vooruit, het is weer eens wat anders.
Dit is wel een ontdekking. Soms is het een zeer creatieve geluidenverzameling, die verrassend goed samengaat, soms trekken we diep Brazilië in en soms voeren de westerse break-beats de boventoon. Het zorgt voor een uniek en interessant geluid. Dit album zet ik zeker nog eens op, maar ik laat er wel wat tijd tussen zitten. Het heeft toch teveel muzikale impact om vaak achter elkaar te luisteren.
Ik wist vooraf niet goed wat ik moest verwachten bij een Serviër die een album maakt dat Sao Paulo confessions heet. Het blijkt een aanstekelijke mix van lounge, latin jazz en nog veel meer te zijn. Heel veel elektronische Eric muziek. Hij mikt er ook nog flink wat spacy geluiden doorheen, wazig atmosferisch, soort close encounters of the third kind. Een regelmatige terugkerend latin ritmisch getrommel en een Braziliaanse zangeres geven dat Zuid Amerikaanse gevoel. Een bijzondere en toch wel leuke luisterervaring. Of ik het elke dag op zou kunnen zetten, betwijfel ik. Maar ik heb me er prima mee vermaakt. Ergens tussen de 3 en 4 sterren in, laten we het afronden naar boven.
they combined discordant electronic music with bossa nova but no one asked if they really should. in all seriousness, this takes the fun, calm, and smooth sounds of brazilian music and makes it feel like a panic attack. really really not my thing.
pretty cool! just kind of standard techno with some brazilian elements in there but never a tiring listen
Not quite as compelling as some of the other fusion trip hop we’ve had. Still an easy listen though. It’d be a 3.5 if fractions were allowed. Sad story about the artist though.
not my cup of tea - chilled out samba rhythms etc
Interesting but not for me
Tragic story of this guy - dedicated to the music mother fucker. Anyway this is nice, keeps it interesting while remaining mellow, although some try to say it matches the freneticism of its namesake city, it does not feel frenetic.
Interesting and exotic - very jazzy and ‘late night lounge’. A bit much for my Monday morning maybe but I definitely liked it and would listen again.
sexy vocals over late night tracks
It was okay, but not really my jam.
4/5
Why is this on here
mid
More background restaurant music. Didn’t feel like anything more than that.
There is a yeah yeah yeah’s album that belongs on this list, but it’s Fever to Tell.
A few songs were interesting but overall was a bit slow. Probably lost something on me due to lyrics in Portugese.
On a different day, I’d probably have more to say about this. But today I’ll just say I really enjoyed it. 4/5 Highlights: Pecados Da Madrugada
4.5/5 Diggin the instrumentals, vocals took a minute to get used to but the repetition in the background is hypnotic. Cafe lounge music with some tracks that offer something different to keep the album fresh and exciting.
First listen. Ok.
Like being in a wine bar, but, you're also on a bad date. Could be the perfect evening but something is missing
Certains disques vous racontent une histoire et d'autres sont une histoire à eux tout seuls. "São Paulo Confessions" fait partie de cette seconde catégorie. Quand on pose ce disque sur la platine, on n'écoute pas seulement de la musique, on écoute un testament. Le dernier souffle d'un génie parti trop tôt, une lettre d'amour à une ville-monde, et l'acte de naissance de toute une scène musicale. Et merde, quelle claque, encore aujourd'hui. Pour être honnête, en 1999, quand cet album est arrivé, le nom de Suba ne disait pas grand-chose à grand monde. On nous parlait d'un producteur serbe, Mitar Subotić de son vrai nom, un type qui avait fui les guerres de Yougoslavie pour s'installer à São Paulo et qui était tombé éperdument amoureux des sons de la ville. Et puis, la nouvelle est tombée, aussi brutale qu'absurde : Suba était mort dans l'incendie de son studio, juste avant la sortie de l'album, en essayant de sauver les bandes. Soudain, le disque prenait une tout autre dimension, il n'était plus seulement un disque, il devenait une relique. Et quelle relique, car cet album est un miracle d'équilibre. Suba a réussi là où tant d'autres se sont vautrés : marier l'âme et la machine, la chaleur organique des traditions brésiliennes et la précision froide de l'électronique. C'est une fusion, mais une fusion qui ne sent jamais le calcul ou l'appropriation culturelle. On sent que le mec a vécu, respiré cette ville. L'album s'ouvre sur les bruits de la rue, des bribes de conversation, avant que le beat ne s'installe, lourd et sensuel. C'est ça, la confession de São Paulo : un chaos urbain magnifique, hypnotique, que Suba a réussi à apprivoiser et à transformer en musique. Le génie de Suba, c'est d'avoir compris que la Bossa Nova, le Jazz et les rythmes traditionnels brésiliens n'étaient pas des pièces de musée à sampler avec respect, mais une matière vivante, malléable, prête à être triturée par les machines. Il prend une guitare acoustique nonchalante, la voix suave d'une chanteuse qu'il a découvert et il les plonge dans un bain de basses profondes, de beats trip-hop et de nappes de synthé atmosphériques. Le résultat est d'une modernité confondante. On pense à du Massive Attack qui aurait troqué la grisaille de Bristol pour la moiteur de l'hémisphère sud. Il y a une profondeur, une mélancolie latente qui traverse tout le disque. C'est la bande-son d'un exil, celui d'un Européen fasciné par le Brésil, mais aussi celui des Brésiliens eux-mêmes, exilés dans leur propre ville tentaculaire. L'influence de ce disque a été colossale. Il a littéralement mis sur la carte ce qu'on a appelé la scène électronique brésilienne et Vingt-cinq ans plus tard, il reste une référence absolue pour tous les musiciens qui cherchent à créer ce pont entre les machines et les racines. Sans "São Paulo Confessions", des artistes comme Bebel Gilberto n'auraient peut-être pas eu la même carrière internationale. C'est un disque-matrice, un point de départ. Alors, pourquoi un solide 4 sur 5 et pas le 5/5 ultime du chef-d'oeuvre parfait ? Peut-être parce que la perfection n'est pas de ce monde, et surtout pas de celui de Suba. Et peut-être, surtout, parce que ce disque laisse un goût d'inachevé. C'est une promesse fauchée en plein vol, c'est un premier album solo si abouti qu'il nous fait fantasmer sur la suite qui n'est jamais venue. On sent un potentiel qui n'a fait qu'effleurer la surface. C'est un testament, oui, mais on aurait voulu lire le roman entier. C'est la seule et unique raison qui m'empêche de lui coller la note maximale. C'est un chef-d'oeuvre hanté par le fantôme de tous les chefs-d'oeuvre que Suba n'a pas eu le temps de composer. Écouter "São Paulo Confessions" aujourd'hui, c'est une expérience douce-amère. C'est se prendre en pleine gueule la vitalité, la créativité et la beauté d'un artiste au sommet de son art, tout en sachant que ce sommet était aussi, tragiquement, la fin de la route.
Really not my thing. Another album I really struggled to get all the way through, found the songs way too long and way too dull.
Combination of samba and house music. Could have been good, but it's boring. Somehow it didn't feel as long as it is. Alright for background music.
Can't keep my body still
Mildly entertaining mix of Brazilian and Electronic music. Interesting combo…..background music, at best.
Tedious.
01) Tantos Desejos - 7,5 02) Você Gosta - 7,5 03) Na Neblina - 7,5 04) Segredo - 7,5 05) Antropófagos - 8,0 06) Felicidade - 7,5 07) Um Dia Comum (Em SP) - 8,0 08) Sereia - 7,5 09) Samba Do Gringo Paulista - 8,0 10) Abraço - 7,5 11) Pecados da Madrugada - 7,5 12) A Noite Sem Fim - 7,5 TOTAL: 7,63 (76/100) Current ranking: 174/380 Ovo je uz Laibach jedini album nekoga sa naših prostora na ovoj listi što je naprosto nevjerojatno s obzirom na činjenicu čega sve ima u ovih 380 albuma koje sam ja do sada preslušao. Idem sada preslušati neki album od EKV-a iz protesta :-P This was an enjoyable listen, a good album.
This was a very interesting record that could have been greater if not for the album length and over use of electronica in some songs. When this album is going heavy with the Brazilian/Latin music and influence, it is at its best. Unfortunately there are tracks that lean a bit too heavy on the electronica and kind of ruin the vibes at times. It is also just over an hour long, and I feel a couple tracks could have been trimmed back in length and had a bigger impact to the listener. More of a 3.5
Probably worth another listen, but as it stands, this ended up being exactly what I thought it was going to be, and I don’t think I like that very much. An hour plus of bleeps and bloops and loops with some Samba influence, which would be fine if there was anything to hook me in.
Forgive Suba, Father, for their infectious São Paulo soundscapes have led me to sin.
Serbian-Brazilian samba jazz. It's obviously one for the hipsters, and I enjoyed it, but it left me with a feeling that I should have enjoyed it more, if only I wasn't so stupid. That's not a nice feeling.
Background music; interesting enough, but no really distinct song. A big 2.
Não, obrigado
Own style. Real proposition.
Fine, a bit old
So sweet, love that sound
Just boring generic background electronic music. And too damn long.
## In-Depth Review of *São Paulo Confessions* by Suba *São Paulo Confessions*, released in 1999, is a seminal album by Serbian-born producer Mitar Subotic, known as Suba. The album is a rich tapestry of electronic music infused with Brazilian rhythms, showcasing Suba's unique ability to blend traditional sounds with modern production techniques. This review will delve into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and its lasting influence, while also discussing its pros and cons. ### Lyrics The lyrics of *São Paulo Confessions* reflect the complexities of life in São Paulo, a city characterized by its vibrant culture and stark contrasts. The themes often revolve around desire, urban life, and introspection. - **Cibelle's Contributions**: The album features prominent vocals from Cibelle, whose lyrical content often explores themes of longing and the human experience. Tracks like "Tantos Desejos" (So Many Desires) encapsulate these sentiments, expressing a yearning that resonates with listeners. - **Poetic Imagery**: The lyrics are imbued with poetic imagery that paints a vivid picture of São Paulo's nightlife and emotional landscape. For instance, "Na Neblina" (In the Fog) evokes feelings of mystery and introspection, embodying the city's enigmatic atmosphere. - **Collaborative Spirit**: Suba collaborated with various artists, including Taciana Burrows and Arnaldo Antunes, each bringing their own lyrical styles that enrich the album's narrative depth. ### Music Musically, *São Paulo Confessions* is a groundbreaking work that merges genres such as electronic, acid jazz, downtempo, and Latin music. - **Eclectic Soundscapes**: The album features complex beats and intricate song structures that create an immersive listening experience. Tracks like "Samba Do Gringo Paulista" showcase Suba's ability to weave traditional Brazilian samba rhythms into contemporary electronic music. - **Instrumentation**: The use of live instrumentation alongside electronic elements is a hallmark of the album. Percussionist João Parahyba's contributions add a layer of authenticity to the tracks, grounding them in Brazilian musical traditions while allowing for innovative electronic manipulation. - **Production Techniques**: Suba’s production style is characterized by meticulous layering and textural richness. The interplay between organic sounds and electronic samples creates a lush auditory environment that invites repeated listens. ### Production Suba's production on *São Paulo Confessions* is often lauded for its sophistication and innovation. - **Studio Environment**: Recorded at Wah-Wah Studio in São Paulo, the album captures the essence of the city. Suba’s intimate knowledge of Brazilian music allowed him to create a sound that feels both local and global. - **Manipulation of Sounds**: The album exemplifies Suba’s skill in manipulating sounds to create new sonic landscapes. He blends field recordings with studio techniques to produce tracks that feel alive and dynamic. - **Legacy of Production**: Critics have noted that *São Paulo Confessions* set a new standard for Brazilian electronica. It paved the way for future artists to explore their cultural roots through modern production methods. ### Themes Thematically, *São Paulo Confessions* explores several key ideas: - **Urban Experience**: The album serves as a sonic exploration of urban life in São Paulo. It captures both the vibrancy and the darker aspects of city living—temptation, desire, and existential reflection. - **Cultural Fusion**: Suba’s work embodies a fusion of cultures—melding Serbian influences with Brazilian musical traditions. This cross-cultural dialogue enriches the album’s texture and appeal. - **Introspection and Confession**: The title itself suggests themes of revelation and introspection. Each track can be seen as a confession or an exploration of personal truths against the backdrop of a bustling metropolis. ### Influence *São Paulo Confessions* has had a lasting impact on both Brazilian music and the broader electronic genre. - **Catalyst for Electronica in Brazil**: The album is credited with helping to establish a distinct Brazilian electronica scene. It inspired numerous artists to incorporate traditional sounds into electronic formats rather than relying solely on sampled elements. - **Recognition in Global Music Circles**: The album has been included in various lists of essential albums, such as *1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die*, highlighting its significance beyond Brazil. - **Continued Relevance**: Even years after its release, *São Paulo Confessions* continues to be referenced by contemporary musicians seeking to blend electronic music with organic sounds and cultural authenticity. ### Pros and Cons #### Pros - **Innovative Production**: Suba’s pioneering approach to blending electronic music with traditional Brazilian sounds creates an engaging listening experience that feels fresh even today. - **Rich Textural Quality**: The album’s layered soundscapes invite deep listening; each track reveals new details upon repeated plays. - **Cultural Significance**: It serves as an important cultural artifact that reflects the complexities of urban life in São Paulo while showcasing Brazil’s musical heritage. #### Cons - **Accessibility Issues**: Some listeners may find the fusion of genres challenging or may not connect with the Portuguese lyrics if they are not familiar with the language. - **Limited Discography**: Given Suba's untimely death shortly after this album's release, listeners are left wanting more from an artist who showed immense potential for further innovation. ### Conclusion In summary, *São Paulo Confessions* is not just an album; it is a profound exploration of life in one of the world's most dynamic cities through the lens of an artist who understood how to fuse tradition with modernity. Its rich production values, evocative lyrics, and innovative sound make it a landmark work in both Brazilian music and global electronica. Despite some accessibility challenges due to language and genre fusion, its strengths far outweigh any drawbacks. This album remains essential listening for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of contemporary music influenced by cultural diversity.
Very smooth jazzy electronic music.
I plan on re listening. Very cool stuff but i didn't give it the Attention it deserved
This wasn't bad but didn't really catch my interest.
1.41
This album seems to have really influenced someone at Sony because I kept hearing the PS2 start up noise. Unfortunately that’s the only interesting thing about this album
That was a slog tbf. But at least melodic. Not sure any band can have a must listen album if they only get 6k monthly listeners on Spotify. Me and Dan got more views during our brief Vine careers. Simpsons: No
Well this was atrocious. Very relieved when it ended, although I did get a bit excited in the final song when I heard the PS2 noises that Chris pointed out.
They must have been struggling to find enough albums for this list and had to throw this on here to make up the numbers.
Felt like I was in São Paulo, not that I’ve ever been, but it felt right? For all I know it’s more Casa Bonita than São Paulo but the vibes got me
This sounds like what I normally listen to when I'm at work. Neat. 4/5
Relaxing breakbeat music. Loved the two samba tracks. C
Never heard of this before until now. Really like it. Downtempo acid jazz bossa nova. It rules. I love it. Very good cleaning/focus music.
This album was awesome, again, variety is the spice of life. It was jazz but also almost electronic. Blended a lot of great sounds and brought in vocals in just the right amount of parts. I particularly enjoyed Tantos Desejos, Felicidade, Sereia, Abraco, and Pecados da Madrugada.
Have we had another from Suba? The name is familiar, but I'm not sure. Anyway, it's Brazilian music, but more contemporary than traditional, with some funky grooves and sounds throughout. I enjoyed it! Favorite tracks: Voce Gosta, Sereia, A Noite Sem Fim. Album art: Can barely see it, but seems to be a guy walking across a dark street at night. Nothing special really. 3.5/5
It's Friday night, you are taking some cocktails with friends in one of those lounge bars with glass structures and this records starts playing. You made it, life's good. Even without considering my yuppie fever dream induced by those late 90s movies set-ups, this is indeed a wonderful chill album.
I got sidetracked when listening to this album and ended up listening to some of the "Toy Story" soundtrack. That was way better than this shit.
Very mellow en chill
No thanks
Very surprising album today. The mix of genres here is fantastic.
It's sleepy music.
Man, who listens to this?
Jazz electronica bossanova? Not quite my cup of tea, but I don’t hate it. Okay background music. It’s quite long, though, so by the time track 9 has started, I’ve had my fill
Heel bijzonder album! Ik weet nog steeds niet welk genre ik dit zou noemen? Het houdt een soort van het midden tussen een jazz, soul en een soort ambient album? Maar eigenlijk vind ik het vooral ontzettend experimenteel! Maar dan wel op de meest positieve manier! Ja ik vind dit echt ontzettend vet, en ook weer een artiest/album waar ik nog nooit van heb gehoord en ook nooit van had gehoord anders. Het is een soort moody, duistere plaat en toch waan ik me in Sao Paulo door de vocals en gastbijdragen. Niet elk nummer hit even hard, maar degene die ik vet vind zijn echt fantastisch, een ijzersterke 4 sterren voor mij! FAVO: Tantos Desejos, Antropofagos, Felicidade, Sereia, Samba do Gringo Paulista, Pecados da madruga
Dull, repetitive, inoffensive background music. That's unfortunately all I have to say about it. 2 stars
Relaxing background music. Like if my dentist gave my a glass of white with my cleaning. Which would taste bad.
Decent background music. But a must listen album? Not so sure.
Pretty slick little downtempo album
There's some fun ideas of songs here but it gets kind of repetitive.
meh
Was hoping the Brazilian theme gets explored abit more. But didn’t feel a strong presence other than the first few tracks.
This was weird.
This genre is not my favourite, but it was OK.
I enjoyed this but didn't love it. It's good, it's incredibly atmospheric, it just isn't particularly interesting. It's definitely something that I would put on in the background at a party or maybe a coffee shop, but I wouldn't really "listen" to it. Favorite track: "Felicidade"
Leuker dan anderen, maar electronic albums hoef je echt niet te horen voordat je dood gaat.
I really like listening to music in other languages, but not so much this time. It's definitely nice for a chill evening, but not in any other context. It wasn't one of the worst I've heard though. The traditional instruments mixed in are quite nice.
I was surprised at how much I liked this. When I first heard the bossa nova mixed with electronica I was ready to hate it, but it's actually pretty well done. It's a little long and gets a bit repetitive, but it makes for nice relaxing background music. Not sure if it belongs on this list, but I guess it's cool to see something from outside of Dimery's British bubble. 3/5 (could be a 3.5 if I'm in the right mood)
I can imagine hearing this in a trendy restaurant in 2001
This is great! One of those kind of obscure picks on this list that I'm very happy to have discovered.
Solid vibe but ~25 years later it doesn't sound all that remarkable (yet it probably 🤯 in 1999).
Never heard this before. Sad that Suba died within a few days of this, his debut album, being released. The music is fine, but it didn't really resonate.
nice tunes, good background music
OK. A little more complex than your average white noise blockout electronica. 2.5, but rounding down because the first and last tracks are a let-down
Hello ChatGPT, please generate a 90s electronic album with female vocals, thank you. Best song was the final one, because it sounded fucky.
Really good, unique electronic music. Not beat heavy stuff, just sort of electric vibes. It's nice and I'm sure I will listen to this again.
Notable tracks: Felicidade, Tantos Desejos, Voce Gosta, Na Neblina, Antropofagos
Достаточно аутентично, но недостаточно захватывающе. Лучшая песня - Felicidade.
Very much enjoying the Brazilian electronic grooves. I'm surprised this wasn't on high rotate in the cooler Auckland cafes in the late 90's. Or maybe it was and I'm less cool than I thought I was 🤔 4½/5
this sounds adjacent to something dad would've played in like 2010. pretty groovy
Too ambient and aimless to really be noteworthy. It isn't bad, but for an album released just 25 years ago, only the most influential/important music should genuinely qualify for "1001 albums you must hear before you die", and I don't see anything particularly influential here. Clearly (judging by number of listens), Spotify listeners don't either. In fact, São Paulo Confessions feels mostly like a vague and uninspired continuation of Latin American music from decades prior (with a little electronic sound sprinkled in to remind you that this ain't no 60s throwaway – it's a 90s throwaway). Props to Suba, I guess, for capturing this sound accurately. Felicidade is probably the track that intrigued me the most and had the more enjoyable electronic contributions. Those quiet pulsing synths are fun, and the singing is solid. The opening track, Tantos Desejos, is good for similar reasons. Most of the remainder of the album blended together for me. 2/5 Key tracks: Tantos Desejos, Felicidade
Elevator music
Terrible
Never heard of the group.
Sau paulo... maaninen kaupunki... conseptual.. paskinta paskaa.......
i looooveeeedddd this….it sounded like it could have easily been on the trainspotting soundtrack which makes sense cos it reminded me of underworld aka electronic rave music but like. somehow more intelligent? idk i really enjoyed it. fav tracks: sereia; a noite sem fim
this was really interesting! it made me focus on the thing i'd had trouble focusing on all day so i feel like it must have some effective hypnotic quality so that's cool.
Atmosfera suave com textura sonoras impressionantes.
I discovered Brazilian music through my brother Steve and David Byrne when I was in college and became obsessed. This album was so familiar as a result, I'm not sure if I truly 'liked it so much' or if it was a reminder of my love story with Joao and Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Jobim, Milton Nascimento, Caetano Veloso (mio AMORE!) Djavan, Gal Costa and Gilberto Gil. It was super pleasant and airy background music while I cleaned up the house yesterday
That was a fun ride. The songs have unique soundscapes and vibes to match. Part beat, part ethereal, part island beach...soothing but energetic.
A little mixed on this one. Definitely of a moment on time. But there are a lot of interesting choices that have aged better than other albums of the era. I think I would revisit though I didn't love it on the first pass.
22/09/24 Not my cup of tea.
3.6+... this is really chill I like it.
👎
goofy ahh brasil electronica 7-1 7-1 7-1 7-1 7-1 7-1 7-1 Müller 11', Klose 23', Kroos 24', 26', Khedira 29', Schürrle 69', 79' Müller 11', Klose 23', Kroos 24', 26', Khedira 29', Schürrle 69', 79' Müller 11', Klose 23', Kroos 24', 26', Khedira 29', Schürrle 69', 79' Müller 11', Klose 23', Kroos 24', 26', Khedira 29', Schürrle 69', 79'. goopy ass............... electronica with no subtlelty.... no european finesse... south american rawness... incredible to the ears... exotic..... they live different there... down there... the swamps... the forests... dancing madness... the mad breed.... antropofagos
I was going to curse this as another Balearic coffee table background music nightmare. But it reaches for beauty or weirdness juat often enough that I can't.
This is #day37 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... here we are with "an album by the Serbian-born musician Suba, his musical account of life in that humid, foggy, and manic megalopolis." Hell, yeah, that's the album description to get me sold on. Not to mention the album title and the artwork. What else do you need? Oh, wait, the music? It's dark and sultry, with a touch of wickedness to it... It kind of sounds like Sade Adu accompanied by a supergroup consisting of Amon Tobin and Bohren & der Club of Gore, peppered with Latin and Samba, though. During the listen, I raised my eyebrows a couple of times. That was fun. I'm giving it a strong 4 out of 5. Looking forward to #day38.
Dance
This was nice, I can die now.
Very gorgeous voice and creative fusion Latino style.
Meditative Brazilian action
Not my usual jam, but some very solid tunes on this. Pleasantly surprised.
This reminds me of the Friday night drum circles that would happen in Asheville, NC when I used to live there. Infectiously fun for five minutes, then the novelty begins to wane and it becomes droning. This is the second album this Serbian has had on this list (the other being the one he died trying to save from a studio fire), and though I appreciate the tragedy of his life cut short quite literally for his art, I just don’t see anything more than techno-laced samba. Forgive me; I’d rather that some other 90s club scene albums would have made this list.
A first I thought this was a pretty cool vibe and the kind of thing I could enjoy. Trip hop beats, jazzy bass etc. It got boring quickly though - I lost Wi-Fi at one point and I’ve no idea how long it had stopped playing for before I noticed. The rapping could have saved it and kept things interesting but too little too late.
This was really good for my bus ride today and finished just as I got to my stop
I need to listen to this one again when I am in the mood for some serious background mood music.
Very much a product of its time and didn’t have enough interest within the songs to hold my attention.
The singer sounded a bit like a Brazilian version of Sade - absolutely terrible. The album itself was at times boring and at others downright unpleasant, the strange clicking sounds were the most annoying. At times I thought someone was knocking on my window - very intrusive. Awful music and a waste of just over an hour of my time. Thankfully I know to never listen to this abject shite ever again.
Café music but seriously good stuff. I do not know much about if anything about acid jazz so this was refreshing to hear and enjoy. I does remind me of DJ Shadow in places. I was quite hard to pick out tracks as its quite ambient so it al flowed together nicely. Stand out tracks: - Voce Gosta - Sereia - Samba do Gringo Paulista - Abraco
interesting and pretty out there for 1999. Definitely gives me some jam band vibes but in a weird jazz electronic sense
Pleasant for background music.
Loved this
Like this is fine, I quite enjoyed listening to it, but I really don't get why its essential listening, what does it do that's "special"
Not an album I'm familiar with. It had song good tunes on it.
Really very dull
Coffee table music for dinner parties in the mid-nineties. There's thousands of albums that sound similar to this one - and they're all bland background music. Wallpaper for your ears. I have no idea why I had to hear this album. Best Tracks: Tantos Desejos; Felicidade; Um Dia Comum (Em Sp)
Very smooth, and very groovy. A seamless mixture of classic MPB and turn-of-the-century downtempo. What I like most about this album is its willingness to push the boundaries of its sonic palette, and to take both genres to a depth that hasn’t been seen in quite this way before. Masterful.
Väldigt weird, vad är det ens.
The music wasn't awful, but I was not a fan of the Spanish lyrics. Would not seek out again.
I have no interest in this at all. It's not horrible, it just means nothing to me.
Yeah this is very smooth and likeable
Did not know like
Loved the beat
Alternates between exciting Latin-infused electronica and elevator music. Samba Do Gringo Paulista and Abraco were the best songs. Good late night driving music, but thats about it.
This is a great sound for 2000. It fits into the Will Oldham and Bill Callahan club. I can see how it influences bands like My Morning Jacket. Ultimately, this album reach the heights of those bands. The falsetto is sometimes forced and I find myself thinking they’re doing something they’re not entirely cut out for. But, I love the soulfulness and the genre bending.
What a bunch of balloney
Listened Before? N Many of the songs on this record have less than 100k listens on Spotify. Is it an undiscovered gem or trash? I don't know because I don't have the patience to listen to over an hour of Portuguese. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Tantos Desejos
Perfectly pleasant retro futuristic jazz hop. But it's background music.
Lazy, repetitive crap
Definitely enjoyed this one! Not something I'd actively listen to, but a really good vibe to have on while working on other things. 4/5
Okay, this is a bit mid - it's great for having it in the background or playing it in a street art gallery that focuses on indie pieces of work, but if you really sit down and try to listen to only this, you might go crazy from the repetitiveness and eeriness sometimes. Art gallery background - 5 stars; actually listening to it properly - 2 stars.
This was a vibe. Will relisten.
two of the cardinal rules for a musical act: don’t be boring and don’t be redundant. this album violates both of these.
I liked it for awhile. Then was sorta over it by the end.
Enjoyed the electronic elements of the album but couldn't connect with the jazz/latin influence as much.
Dude put electronica music overtop of Brazilian pop. It's interesting, but still electronica. So the album suffered (like all in that genre it seems) of being too long, and boring Favourite songs: Antropofagos, Na Neblina Least favourite songs: Pecados Da Madrugada 2/5
I’m conflicted about this album. Honestly, I felt that it was ok to me but not amazing. However, if I’d heard this before Caetano Veloso or Os Mutantes, I’d probably have had a higher opinion as it would have opened my eyes to a genre I hadn’t come across before. The reality is that I’d often find myself zoning out and not paying much attention. I’ll admit that it took a few minutes after it finished before I realised that music was no longer playing.
Nice sound but a bit too repetitive for me
An album meticulously evocative of a place and time, even during its many, many sections without a vocal track. Powerful. Suba's love for music is evident, and sadly is why he is no longer with us. A rare breed.
Brazil via Serbia. Atmospheric and lovely, a nice fusion of traditional Brazilian music and rhythms with electronica.
Sao Paulo Confessions by Suba is a captivating blend of electronic music and Brazilian rhythms, showcasing the late artist's depth and ambition. It features a unique fusion of genres that highlights Suba's innovative spirit and potential for greatness, tragically cut short by his untimely passing. The tracks are richly layered and offer a glimpse into Suba's creative mind, but the album as a whole feels a bit lengthy and heavy. Despite its flaws, it presents a distinctive soundscape that stands out in the electronic music genre. Suba's work on this album hints at a promising career that could have soared to great heights. The production quality is top-notch, and the cultural influences are seamlessly integrated. Sao Paulo Confessions is worth a listen for its artistic ambition, even if it doesn't invite multiple replays. It serves as a poignant reminder of what could have been for an artist on the cusp of a major breakthrough. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 0 STAND OUT TRACK - None
Cuban electronic fission
Spotify tried giving me the lyrics to Personal Jesus instead of the lyrics to Felicidade.
An interesting album, not what I'm used to but some interesting songs.
Nice. Mid-90s salsa-chill.
è un saudagi lounge... not bad