Clube Da Esquina

I expected a bit more liveliness from this.

p266, 1972. 2 stars. Inoffensive Brazilian pop with no redeeming features. Pass.

Ok 2/5

nope. sounds like some kind of outdoor church music or something. No thanks.

2.5 - a very interesting album that I feel like I would have liked more than I did. It always seemed so close to being a great album but it just never grabbed me

I'm always pleased to hear non-anglophone music here. It's really very different from a lot of other things in this list, and that is refreshing.

FUCKING AWESOME first 5/5 i can say with full confidence

Another album where I had no idea what they were saying, but still found lots of enjoyment from.

Literally one of the coolest things I've ever heard. Like I'm actually floored. It's psychedelic jazz rock but also has folk and bossa nova elements too, and it's done in such an effortless way -- truly incredible. Finally something that actually belongs on this list and isn't just something that sold a lot of records in the '80s.

This might be the most gratifying first listen of the list so far. An extraordinary Brazilian double album where each central idea of each individual track seems developed fully without any unnecessities. Brilliant.

Incredibly easy 5 stars. I’ve been loving the MPB sound, and Nascimento in particular, introduced it to me when I was just starting high school. Just an incredible record I will never grow tired of.

Easy listening.

Nice 70's folk rock. Only a few tracks really stood out though.

started vibey but swerved from that as it went on. ok

This could be a 5 on future listens.

🎧I liked this, thought it was pretty good. Second half was a little more adventurous than the first.

- I cannot gauge this properly because I am so culturally separated from this music. That being said, there were a couple of moments that sounded like a grasp towards the Beatles more eastern moments (the "Nº 1" tracks) and I was delighted to see that that was in fact a major influence. - Like both tracks with "trem" (train) in the title. Not sure what that says about me.

Very good.

Todella hyvä levy! Mitäs helkkaria!? Täyttä brassimagiaa 5/5

Hyvä lattari-balladilevy! 4/5

I have no idea what the songs are about. I'm not even sure how to classify the music. I do know that I enjoyed this album despite all that. Exactly the sort of thing I was hoping to discover when I signed up for this list.

Highlights: Clube Da Esquina Number 2, Me Deixa Em Paz. In a nutshell: dreamy Brazilian music If you're a lyrics person and don't know Portuguese, have Google and a translator website tab open so you can get a better idea of the sentiment behind the songs. Part pop (ie Música popular brasileira), part jazz, part baroque pop, part Bossa Nova. It's nice. Overall: 7/10

Hell yeah

We enjoyed this but it wasn't a huge standout.

Not bad, just apples to oranges when it’s all Portuguese to me.

Allereerst raad ik een ieder aan om een deep dive te doen in psychedelische muziek uit Brasil. Wat een zalige cocktail aan Bossa Nova, proto-Dream Pop en etherische folk kom je dan tegen. Dit opereert ook aan de rand van die wereld, maar dan net iets meer richting de barok pop in de stijl van The Beatles of de latere Beach Boys. And I'm all for it. Ik kende het album van de grotere 'hits', en ik heb 'O Trem Azul' en 'Tudo O Que' al tijden op m'n radar en bij m'n favoriete niet-Engelstalige songs zitten. En dan die hoes, die vergeet je niet zo maar, die ademt 'Brazilian Folk Music'. Maar ben er gek genoeg nooit écht goed voor gaan zitten om deze vierdelige plaat te consumeren. En daar heb ik spijt van, want hij heeft nog zoveel meer te bieden dan het handjevol songs waar ik bekend mee was. Lo Borges en Milton Nascimento is een koningskoppel in de 'Clube Da Esquina' muziekstroming, zo blijkt maar weer. De writing credits en lead vocals zijn perfect in balans, en dat levert een waanzinnig dynamisch album op. Uptempo, slow burners, happy, melancholisch, jazz, folk, psychedelia, het volgt elkaar in een aangenaam tempo op zonder dat het all over the place is. Ik heb me uitstekend vermaakt. Het voelde bij vlagen als de Braziliaanse 'Love' - één van m'n favoriete psychedelic/barok rock groepen uit de 60s. Naast een soortgelijke muzikale insteek klinkt Lo Borges ook echt als Arthur Lee. Een kleurrijk album met genoeg frutseltjes en kunstige momenten zonder dat het over de top is, waardoor het heel erg organisch en down to earth aan blijft voelen terwijl je de progressiviteit echt kunt proeven. Het is nu officieel een doel om deze plaat in bezit te krijgen, al gaat dat een hele zoektocht opleveren. 9/10 Highlights: O Trem Azul Dos Cruces Um Girassol Da Cor Do Seu Cabelo Clube Da Esquina N2 Paisagem Da Janela

Dit album verdiend een extra (of meer) luisterbeurt(en) om voor mij hier echt een goede beoordeling over te geven. Ik kende de artiest nog niet, en dan ligt dit genre wat te ver van mijn bed om in 1x goed te beoordelen. Wat haal ik er wel uit? Het klinkt als een lekkere blend met bossanova en andere Zuid Amerikaanse genres. De Braziliaanse klanken passen heerlijk bij een zonnige vrijdagochtend en ik ben echt positief verrast door de algemene vibe van het album. Een enkeltje Rio leek mij ineens zeer aantrekkelijk. Zonder inhoudelijke duik in de artiest en context van album zal het voor nu daar bij blijven. De plaat heb ik zeker opgeslagen, dus wellicht ga ik binnenkort de admin vragen om de score van dit album nog eens aan te passen. Voor nu een... 7/10

I dug it. It’s familiar yet unlike anything else. My ears couldn’t keep up with it. But everyone should definitely experience it before they die.

So here’s the thing: I think this album is really neat… in parts. Milton Nascimento has a really beautiful voice and his partner isn’t too bad himself. One of the benefits of this project is that I probably would have never heard something like this on my own. Most of the songs are pretty good, too. Many of them are a treat despite not knowing a single word being spoken. But there’s one problem I have with it. Two words: double album. I don’t know why, but the 70’s had a thing for double albums. And most of the time, I don’t understand why there are as long as they are. They mostly meander on and I eventually lose interest at some point. Unfortunately, that’s kinda what happened to me on this album. By about pass the halfway point, my interest started to wane. And by the end, I get impatient and I just want the album to end. Unless the songs on a double album pretty much are all bangers, I will most likely stop giving an album my complete attention. And I really hate that it happened here. But it’s just too long and not every song connected. I feel that individually, the album is a lot stronger. But as a whole package, it’s too much for me. The pleasant charm of the album is pretty much its saving grace. Favorite track: Paisagem Da Janela Other hits: O Trem Azul, Tudo Que Você Podia Ser, Cais, San Vicente

Interesting mixture and blends of music.

Chill, with a lot of different styles. Some songs got a bit boring though.

This album is just not for me. It is depressing for some reason.

enjoyable and fresg record, like the combinations of acoustic sounds. Overall a fun record. Favorite track: Trem de Diodo. Overall score: 6.8/10

I wanted to give this four stars, but I couldn’t.

I kind of groaned when I saw this was a non-English record, but I found this mostly enjoyable and pleasant to listen to, if not a bit weird at times. I also think that it has held up pretty well, and didn’t really sound dated which surprised me. It would have been nice to have understood the lyrics, but I still enjoyed it. I was also kind of intrigued by the album cover photo, for whatever reason. Anyway, I probably won’t purposely listen to this again, but I give it 3 stars.

Not my style.

First listen.

Yeah, no. I am positive I checked no foreign language albums but here we are. I wish I knew what they were saying. 1/5

This could well be a 5 if I’d listened to it more than I have.

It's about time for another eye-opening experience from the album generator. In this case, we have the collaborative album between Brazilian singer-songwriters Milton Nascimento and Lô Borges titled Clube Da Esquina. These two met on the streets of Belo Horizonte, along with another singer-songwriter, Beto Guedes. Milton was introduced to Lô's brothers Márcio and Marilton and they started working together from there. For six months, everyone alternated roles in songwriting and production, determined to make it all work despite the cultural restrictions placed under the military dictatorship Brazil experienced at the time. The result is a double album of twenty-one tracks that act as a melting pot of various styles and uplifting lyrics. Taking influence from the likes of traditional Brazilian music, bossa nova, rock, jazz fusion, samba and psychedelia, everyone involved played with elegance in providing a rich soundscape not unlike what the Beatles and Beach Boys did a couple of years prior. Of particular note are the gentle brush of the acoustic guitars, the complex rhythm of the percussion, and the combined soft vocal effort of Lô and Milton, providing a sense of comfort and escapism from oppression. Honestly, my only problem with this album is that it's long, clocking in at over an hour. Don't get me wrong, most of these songs are well done, and the group probably felt the desire to record as much as they could. Perhaps a few of the shorter songs like both "Saídas e Bandeiras" tracks and "Estrelas" could have been fleshed out more, but what we got is still a miracle given the conditions they were under. It's clear that Clube Da Esquina had a significant impact on Brazilian popular music given how daring and creative it was. That fact alone makes the case for this list of albums to listen to before you die. The bonus was that it was an enjoyable experience to listen to in today's world, representing the best of what can come about from a chance encounter.

For mig lidt intet sigende. Hyggeligt nok med World, men ikke lige den her.

Hyggeligt og til tider smukt. Fin baggrundsmusik

I didn't understand a word, but that didn't matter. Even though I didn't like this kind of "lounge-music" it was okay.

niet slecht, maar ook niet goed

Amazing how true, fascinatingly simple and deep music can be. Strikes my chords with nearly every second. Love this non-tacky folk - I wish I had this on Vinyl

Phenomenal album, we'll be listening to it multiple times in the future

Beauty

Albums like this are what makes doing the 1001 project rewarding. Truly a hidden gem. Favorite track: um girassol other picks: tudo o que, o trem azul, cluba da esquina, um gosto de sol

Not my bag, but makes for great Muzak whilst I bang out my spreadsheets

Proof that a language barrier does not prevent you from enjoying music. I did prefer the more upbeat songs to the slower guitar vocal duo songs but overall the hour long runtime flew by. 8/10

I unfortunately got wrapped up and distracted from this album shortly after starting it, so I wasn't really able to listen closely, which I think is ultimately okay. It is very clear that this album is special though. It's so unique and varied, crossing through plenty of genres and instrumentations all while being high quality music. I don't really have anything else to say about it, other than that this probably really does need to be heard by everyone. And maybe even multiple times. Favorite Song(s): O Trem Azul

This was new to me. Fun, creative and interesting. It’s neat to hear things from outside the US and UK.

A new discovery for me and quite a diverse soundscape of different latin sounds. Unfortunately did not have the time today to listen to the album enough times (and it is a double album) to give it full chance to grow on me. There are a couple of songs I really enjoyed like San Vicente which had beautiful vocals and reminded me a little of Vampire Weekend or Cravo E Canela (bit of Julio down by the shore) - had the whole album been in a similar vein and it would have been pushing a 5 and I would be scoring Brazilian hipster kudus. But unfortunately given aforementioned musical diversity meant that my attention waivered and some tracks just passed me by. A low 4 as would like to return to it.

Clube Da Esquina Wasn’t sure what to expect with this one - I presumed it might be in a similar vein to other Brazilian albums we’ve had like Astrud Gilberto or Machito or Elis Regina, enjoyable if not particularly my sort of thing. However it’s not like those at all, you can hear some Bossa Nova and Samba but there’s a lot more folk and pleasant oddness to it. It’s not as overtly psychedelic as Os Mutantes, but it does share some of that, as well as some more ‘Western’ rock’n’roll. It actually reminds me a bit of The Incredible String band with an added bit of Prog and Samba. That doesn’t sound like it should work, but it does, it’s great! It has a real sense of creative and artistic freedom and exploration, a kind of relaxed sprawling-ness, without self consciousness or pomposity. Reading about the time it was made, under the military dictatorship, it’s seeming carefreeness is in sharp relief to the oppressiveness of the regime. It is quite long, but it does have a great ebb and flow, I never really drifted off at any point, it always stayed engaging, even if I have no clue what they’re singing about. In some ways I like not knowing, it all adds to the curiousness and sense of exploration. O Trem Azul has a lovely lilt and groove to it, as does Saídas e Bandeiras Nº 1. Cravo e Canela I really liked, San Vicente has a very Beatles between Pepper and the White album feel to it, Paisagem Da Janela is great in that vein too. Os Povos I liked, Um Gosto De Sol has more George Martin/Beatles vibes. Pelo Amor de Deus has a nice psychedelic folk vibe and along with Lilia it might be my favourite track. There’s a lot of great bass playing too alongside the keys and and acoustic guitars, the whole thing has a lovely sway, from marching tempos to more breezy tempos. Overall I really liked it. and it’s one of the albums that makes doing this fun, it’s one I would never have heard of without the list, and it makes slogging through some of the not so good albums very worthwhile. I’m tempted to go 5 - it’s been a while since I got carried away and given a 5 to an album I’ve only just heard, and although I’ve listened through about 5 times I feel I need to listen some more, but fuck it I’ll go 5. 📐📐📐📐📐 Playlist submission: Pelo Amor de Deus

More often than not there is usually a catchy break or outro introduced into most of the tracks, showing a real knack for a catchy hook amongst the haunting melodies, the jazz, the psychedelia. I wouldn't say it all works well; but as a sprawling set of intriguing songs this is a very entertaining album. Will definitely listen more.

Some this is extremely compelling. Tracks like “San Vicente” are undoubtedly beautiful. Bossonova has always sort of bored me and there was a fair share of that. The epic endings to most of the tracks have big payoff. Tarantino soundtrack caliber epicness at times.

Fine to an extent Enjoyable in the background

This is exactly what I'm here for. I never heard of this album or artist before, and it's absolutely a great album which deserves a listen. Beautiful melody and composition, and haunting vocals and lyrics. 4/5

Even without speaking the language this is really good. Good energy, cool music. And the number of listen counters do a good job of reminding you, of how much music is out there, that not America. Multiple songs with millions and millions of listens.

Ok to start but just went on and on

Finally not a rock album! Interesting use of stereo fades in production. Volume levels vary by track.

This was a perfect Saturday morning album for me to start my day to. Very rich, vibrant, lush, colorful, and easy going. Definitely an album I’ll listen to again, and also another great album I never would of discovered on my own terms.

Kind of washed over me in a bit unfocused but pleasant foreign language way. 2.5 really but can't justify a 3.

A super long album, on which I can barely understand a word, that’s varied and doesn’t drag once. It was a true musical odyssey, and one I very much enjoyed listening to. A legit accomplishment.

Nice easy listening music. Unfortunately I couldn’t understand the language which made it harder to relate too.

Half the songs feel exactly the same. There are about 2 tracks that are worth listening to.

really cool, really chill album. the exact sort of thing i love to come across in this project. something completely different. it's pretty refreshing. the musicianship is really nice and i really loved the full band moments (especially when the fuzz guitar comes in). just a super neat album!

Some fun moments on here. Lot of energy in some tracks. I don’t speak Portuguese but it’s still good and dude can sing.

One of the coolest albums I've ever heard.

Coração americano, acordei de um sonho estranho. Um gosto, vidro e corte, um sabor de chocolate. No corpo e na cidade, um sabor de vida e morte.

The range of styles in this is great. I think that's mostly how a double album should be rather than just a really long single album focusing on one or two styles.

Some good songs on here but quite a few descended into background music.

Damn, this was a really nice surprise! I wish I understood the lyrics because musically this is right up my alley.

Dayum this is a banger only getting marked down because I wouldn’t be able to sing along

Great voice. Not really my thing though

Дуже красивий і атмосферний альбом. Обожнюю культову класику незахідних країн, тому що вона наче переносить тебе в інший світ, повний нових відчуттів і мелодій.

Доволі цікава поп музика із Бразилії, що привносить особливий колорит, та навіть трохи переносить у атмосферу теплого літа. Окрім цього, можна сказати, що виконавці, вочевидь, надихались The Beatles, а якщо конкретніше, то їх психоделічною творчістю на Sgt.Pepper. І з таким гарним джерелом натхнення музика вийшла відповідна. Це доволі своєрідний мікс із #psychedelicpop / #psychedelicrock у дусі вищезгаданих The Beatles із додаванням джазу, #bossanova та бразильської народної музики, який створює доволі унікальні звукові пейзажі, які дуже і дуже цікаво споглядати. На жаль, я не володію португальською, щоб сприймати тексти «на льоту», але почитавши переклад доволі сюрреалістичних текстів стає зрозуміло, що головною ідеєю цієї роботи є «свобода» І це не дивно, адже Clube da esquina це рух бразильських музикантів, що зʼявився у 60-х, а в 70-х постійно піддавався цензурі диктаторського режиму. І це, неодмінно, додає альбому ще і великої «культурної ваги». Проте сказати, що я полюбив цю роботу, я також не можу. Якось не «відгукується» вона у мені на 100%, хоча можливо, їй просто потрібен час щоб «розкритись» як треба.

In terms of this list, it has a pretty unique sound, I'm not sure I've been served any other albums of this genre. Which leads me to a question - what genre is this? It sounded like a wishy-washy spoof of western pop music. There's an fella in Italy that made a track a long time ago, that was basically a load of gibberish made to sound like popular English-speaking music of the time. I am reminded of that by this album. It was like a Brazilian Brian Eno album - ok, it wasn't that bad! It wasn't "I can't listen to this shit" bad, but I wouldn't find myself seeking it out for a re-listen. If it's your 'thing' then good for you, but it's not for me.

This was very nice. Nothing really just out of the background to grab my attention but it was a pleasant listen.

This is a really lovely and rather lengthy record consisting of so many beautiful little scraps of songs that never overstay their welcome. I always enjoy it, and I’d recommend listening on speakers instead of headphones. My only criticism could be placed on the panning—during some phrases, the balance is unbelievably out of whack. For example, the music might merely consist of piano and vocals, but both elements are for some inexplicable reason shoved over to the extreme left! Still, technical annoyances like that are largely attributable to the trends and tendencies of the era in which the album was made. I can’t knock the score for such a small matter.

never hear before, positive and sounding cheerful

It's always good that a non-English langauge album turns up on this list. Unfortunately, this album is a little too long and not of a style that really grabs me - essentially not to my taste, and nor do I clearly see how it fits into influencing music - though I guess it may have been highly influential in Brazilian music.

Track two with the heavy panning is an odd move. Maybe makes sense in context of the lyrics. First track was great though

Couldn't understand the words but I understood the music. I also understood the music got a bit bland after awhile.

Best Brazilian album so far imo. There were some songs I really like, and some others not that much.

Some tracks were really beautiful, while at other times I found myself so bored that I wanted the album to end.

Enjoyable but probably won't be back. Preferred lo borges stuff on the album so may investigate him further

Difficult for me, probably great for others.

Są utwory dobre ("Tudo O Que Voce Podia Ser", "O Trem Azul", "Cravo E Canela" - głównie w pierwszej części"), które wpadają mi w ucho, ale jest też sporo rzeczy, które mi się ciągną i męczą mnie. W zasadzie po tych kilku pierwszych utworach, które całkiem mi się podobają, nie było dla mnie nic ciekawego i w sumie 2/3 płyty przeleciało niezauważone, mimo kilku odsłuchań. Muzyka latynoamerykańska to zdecydowanie nie jest mój vibe. Słabe 3.

Mayby it was important album for Brasil but not for me. I was going for 3 but I will give it 2 for stealing spot from someone better. Spotify played much better songs (including his own) after this album. And after some more thinking I will bump it back to 3. There shouldn't be punishment for creating music in non-English speaking country.

"Clube Da Esquina" łączy brazylijską duszę z psychodelią i poetycką melancholią. Jeden z moich ulubionych albumów na tej liście, łatwe top 5. Bogactwo emocji i brzmień: smyczki, subtelne harmonie wokalne, jazzowe progresje, gitarowe eksperymenty. Ten album się nie spieszy – on płynie. Nie wiem ile razy już go przesłuchałem, ale to za każdym razem mocne 5.

Some of the music is interesting. I especially liked when some of the songs were in different time signatures, like 5/4. Overall it didn't move me much, but it definitely sounded ahead of its time. Fun fact: According to Google Translate, Trem De Doido is Crazy Train in Portuguese! Liked Songs Added: Lilia Trem De Doido

Pretty long album and although I enjoyed, it definitely dragged on a bit.

Something I hadn’t heard before. Unique.

Gut, Portugiesisch, kann man. Sich wieder anhören

Can’t say I felt strongly either way about it.

Fint, kunne ønske eg skjønte tekstane. Koselig og varmt, men også kult.

I enjoy some Brazilian music and familiar with some artists but I w wasn’t familiar with the artist or album. Enjoyed some tracks.

I quite enjoyed this. Brazilian music holds a special place in my heart, and apparently I’d spun a few Nascimento tracks in the past too (although I don’t remember them). Paisagem De Janela was the most memorable tune of the lot. An entry-level 4/5.

Beautiful music…

New music to me, really enjoyed it. I may have to attempt to learn Portuguese.

Brilliantly constructed and a pleasure to listen to. And I’ll probably never think about it again.

This is not what I expected. I used to have a lot of family in Brazil (all moved away in the last decade), and we used to listen to a lot of Brazilian music at home. I think I heard the name Milton Nascimento but I don’t remember any music and either way it wasn’t as prominent as say Caeteno Veloso or Gilberto Gil. I guess my biggest surprise here is how non Brazilian this sounds. I mean, it’s in Brazilian Portuguese and there are some Brazilian influences, but it’s not Bossa Nova or Samba. If I have to peg this to a genre I’d say this is prog rock more than anything. Some mix of Camel, Genesis and Pink Floyd, but on the mellower side of things. An extremely varied album. Great vocals and interesting arrangements.

It's a great album with great vocal performances, varied instrumentals, and interesting production, mixing and song writing choices. It's only getting a 4 because I didn't go to the effort to translate the lyrics, so there's potential depth that has gone over my head. But Paisagem da Janela would be a great pop song in any language. Thoroughly enjoyed.

One of those hidden gems I never would have found with out this list. It makes up for the over indulgence of those drippy british indie bands we usually get. Rich, vibrant, with stellar production. Just gorgeous throughout.

Probably the most interesting and engaging album I've listened to in a while. This album is a heater. It's a Brazilian album from 1972, genre is MPB or kind of folky, rocky, Orchestra stuff. It's so emotional throughout the whole thing. I dint speak Portuguese but there is just a lot going on through it all. Pitchfork says the album us mysterious and plainspoken, haunting, and sublime and I would agree. Vocals are great, every song has some cool background stuff going on, it's just so complete and engaging. Would recommend just getting lost in it. I listened over several sessions, as it ss a bit long and my drives are a bit short, but I always instantly got back in.

Ein paar wirklich nette Songs dabei, aber viel zu lang.

Then finish it but I'm not sure it was exactly my thing.

Brazil is pretty heavily featured on this list. Outside of the English-speaking world, it's possibly the most represented country on here. Or maybe that's just my impression based on the relatively little information I had on that music scene previously. Now I've heard Brazillian samba's influence on American jazz, the Tropicalia movement's rejection of both traditionalism and right-wing dictatorship, and Jorge Ben's Afro-Brazillian style, seeming to be a representation of thinking of the "Global South". But Milton Nascimento is completely new to me. My impression listening to this collection is that Nascimento and his main collaborator Lô Borges took the energy and Western-influence of Tropicalia and attempted to turn it into a real joy of playing with no political aim. Of course, under a dictatorship, most actions are political, whether you want them to be or not and they still faced trouble from authorities in releasing this album, due to the cultural restrictions and the influence from non-Brazillian artists like The Beatles. This is simply the Street Corner Club playing for the sheer love of it, in spite of the dictator, not as a reaction to him. I find it hard to explain what is so special about this album. Stylistically, it's all over the place. It's long and sprawling, yet some songs really sound incomplete. But the spirit of the performances really comes through and you can imagine a group of friends playing on the street corner, only for the love of it.

I wanted to like this more than I did. It has its moments, but just didn’t capture my interest in the way I thought it may do. Even with the +1 for non-English language I habitually add, this only scrapes into mediocrity.

I can’t believe this is from the 70’s

The Brazilians never miss.

Enjoyed that, and another album that I wouldn't have come across otherwise!

A gateway to a new world of Brazilian music

listened to the first time a little after this album showed up here on dec 25. not something i normally would've picked out before but really loved. have listened a couple times more since then and have tried some other milton mascimento albums. think my favorite song is paisagem da janela. a nice christmas present

Deze muziek doet me niet zoveel. Klinkt allemaal best prima, maar weet niet te boeien.

I've never heard an album quite like this before. It has a unique energy. Sounds like a few different types of Brazilian music are being woven together, occasionally taking a turn toward rock. There were moments that reminded me slightly of the airy psychedelic sound of Love's "Forever Changes" album (also on this list, a while back). I enjoyed immersing myself in this. It's a big album and a lot of it blurs together but there were at least a half-dozen moments when I had to stop what I was doing and just say "Wow" at some shift in the music or new melody being introduced.

I am really impressed with this album; there is a shocking amount of depth and complexity that I wasn't expecting from my first look at the album cover. I was expecting some traditional South American music but there's so much more to it. The harmonies are complex, the vocals are melodically interesting and the performances are great (I just wish I didn't have to follow along with a translation but that's not their fault!), and the band have some moments where they really shine, like "Nuvem Cigana" for example where the bass guitar doubles the vocal melody in the choruses. Very fun listen, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Brazilian Psychedelic Pop Folk from the early 1970s. Considered to be the best Brazilian album of all time, but I don't think it's anything special. Quite pleasant, harmlessly fades into the background.

Was tempted to complain about most of the songs sounding the same… pleasantly surprised at the changes in tempo, keeping me engaged.

Lots of different genres on Clube Da Esquina. The psych-rock ones were my favorite.

Thank you I'm happy I got this album at this particular time Favorites: Trem De Doido

Great album, this one. A lot of variety throughout the tracklist, which is crucial for a long album like this one. Intricately orchestrated, psychedelic, folky, and all sorts of descriptors could apply here. I do understand the language, but I'm not brazilian so the political undertones are a bit lost on me. That's fine, it doesn't seem necessary to understand those things to thoroughly enjoy this. Key tracks: Tudo o que Você Podia Ser O Trem Azul Cravo e Canela Um Girassol da Cor de Seu Cabelo San Vicente

brazilian psychedelic

1. tudo - 1.5 2. caiz - 1.5 3. azul - 2 4. zaidaz - 1 5. zigana - 1 6. canela - 1 7. crucez - 1 8. cabelo - 1 9. vicente - 1.5 10. eztrelaz - 1 11. ezquina - 1.5 12. janela - 1 13. paz - 1.5 14. povoz - 1.5 15. bandeiraz - 1 16. zol - 1 17. deuz - 0 18. lilia - 1 19. trem - 1.5 20. antez - 1 21. nazcer - 1.5

not bad

This list selection of brazilian music, although not perfect, is quite good... wish it was the same for hispanic music.

Interesting. Enjoyed this, not blowing me away but it was nice enough.

Clube da Esquina is a double album by the Brazilian music artists collective Clube da Esquina, originally released in 1972. Wow, this was super cool. I've always seen that album cover but this is the first time I'm listening to the record. Super airy production on here. They really caught a perfect balance between traditional Brazilian folk (?) and psychedelic pop. It's very dreamy in places. There's even some fuzz guitar on here! A pretty perfect album to throw on and smoke a joint to. This definitely warrants further listens but I'm feeling good today so I'll throw a 5.

it's ok.

Very good music player with other 70s music influences in it. No complaints

It's the only album so far on this challenge (600+ albums) that I listened to three times. What a captivating, beautiful and smooth album. It's brilliant that is was made over 50 years ago, it sounds as fresh as it was released a few years ago. I don't understand the language but I read it's one of the best and most influential Brazilian albums of all time. I am happy I discovered this gem thanks to this challenge.

It's interesting, but it's tough to be invested when I can't really understand the language. good music though.

latin music never interests me 2/5

vibey, psychedelic - Enjoyed the first half of the album more than the second half

Nice rhythms through out the album but the songs didn't catch my ear and the combination with me not understanding the language made me skip a lot. Not the best sign when listening to an album.

Nice listen. 3.5

very yes

an enjoyable listen but idk if i'd ever revisit it. some cool sounds in there towards the end. 2.5

fine enough but I don't think I'll be looking up more of it, 2.5

It was interesting

Not my favourite album ever but had some awesome beats and rhythms. Easy to listen too, nothing really stood out on first listen, but will listen again.

This represents brazil more the football and samba

Knowing this was so inspired by the Beattles and how it came about boosted my rating.

Really enjoyed it, but randomly got kicked out of reviewing it. I think I said something like: There is such a wide range of styles being used here, and they are all executed incredibly well, there are a few standard 'Brazilian feeling' songs, and some folk-ish ones and also some Rock'n roll ones. No real downsides at all (besides me not being able to enjoy the lyrics). Favourite songs: O trem azul, Clube de esquina no.2 (which is SOSOSOSOSo good), Trem de doido, but if I remember correctly, they are all amazing. Overall around 8/10

Ég hafði aldrei heyrt um þennan brasilíska tónlistarmann áður þrátt fyrir að hafa skoðað senuna örlítið. Mér fannst hún hugljúf og góð þessi plata og myndi líklegast setja hana aftur á fóninn ef ég myndi eiga auðveldara með að muna eftir Milton Eitthvaðeftirnafn

lovely

Excelente disco, de una de las mejores voces de la música latinoamericana, Bituca. Acompañado de Lo, y una buena lista de músicos apoyándoles (Beto Guedes, Tavito, Toninho Horta y Wagner Tiso, entre otros). Un disco que si bien en su momento no fue bien comprendido, con el tiempo ha venido ganando un merecido reconocimiento. Es un doble álbum, con canciones y estilos variados (pop, bossa, torpicalia, pero también música tradicional e incluso religiosa), pero de gran calidad. Como muchos discos de los 70, sobre todo en hispanoamérica, son letras con fuerte contenido socio-político si bien de carácter más poético que las de otras fuentes como Silvio o Milton. La apertura con Tudo Que Você Podia Ser y Cais, Nuvem Cigana, esa versión de Dos cruces... son exquisitas. Cravo e Canela es simplemente mágica. La cara B del primer disco es apabullante, sólo por ella merece la pena el álbum... Imprescindible. Otros discos del 72: Debuts de Steely Dan, Roxy Music, Paul Simon, Big Star, Neu¡, ¿Fela Kuti? y Lou Reed (además de su espléndido Transformer ) Discos expecionales como los de David Bowie – The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, Todd Rundgren-Something/Anything?, Stevie Wonder – Talking Book y Music of my mind, Elton John-Honky Château, Nick Drake – Pink Moon, Yes – Close to the Edge, Miles Davis – On the Corner, Neil Young – Harvest, The Rolling Stones – Exile on Main St, Curtis Mayfield – Super Fly, Raspberries- Fresh, Genesis – Foxtrot, Van Morrison - Saint Dominic's Preview, Deep Purple- Machine Head y Made in Japan, Joni MIttchell- For the roses, Tangerine Dream - Zeit, T Rex- The slider, Kevin Ayers- Whatevershebringswesing, la banda sonora The harder they come... una cosecha excelente.

Beautiful, I haven't listened to a lot of Brazilian music but I loved Brasiliero and this is a fascinating counterpoint, really showing off the diversity of sound down there.

A very interesting listen indeed. Some very lovely tunes and singing. Not understanding the language should not be a barrier to enjoying good music and that is certainly the case here. This album is exactly why I signed up for this as I would never have come across it otherwise.

Innovative Brazilian music, nice album, worth a listen

There are moments of beauty to be found in Clube da Esquina, such as the soothing guitar work on “Trem de Doido,” which provides a pleasant backdrop. However, as a whole, the album didn’t resonate with me. The vocals, in particular, were a challenge to get through, and at several points, I debated whether to finish listening. While I can appreciate the artistry behind the music, it ultimately didn’t connect with me in a meaningful way. Score: 2/5

Very chill and relaxing vibes. Not anything I was likely to come across on my own, or remember necessarily going forward, but I enjoyed the time we had.

5/5

1.62

Interessanter Sound, schöne Atmosphäre. Ein paar Texte habe ich übersetzt gefunden, könnte interessant sein da mehr einzusteigen. 4/5

Album 593 of 1001 Milton Nascimento/Lô Borges - Clube Da Esquina (1972) Rating : 2.5 / 5 Some pleasant enough music. I don't speak Portuguese, so I'm kind of lost on the lyrics. Pretty chill.

I could well imagine giving this album 5/5 if I was more familiar with it. Such a diverse range of musical styles! Some songs seem to fade out suddenly which is disappointing but overall the album was thoroughly enjoyable.

Pleasant but not spectacular

Enjoyable, a very leisurely listen. Not gravitating towards future listening however.

Starts super strong but i got a bit lost in the later tracks. Decent though.

I’ll give it a sympathy 2, but I just can’t do this kind of music

I knew this was one of the albums that the folks on rym really love. For me I thought it was really good language barriers are always hard as lyrics are so important to me but it was still very entertaining, it’s too long though and that’s my main issue. Still it’s either a 3 or 4/5 think I’ll go 4 because I don’t want want to necessarily downgrade it for being from another country so for my personal enjoyment it was a 3 but I’ll go 4… I think

One of the best Brazilian albums of all time. In par with Acabou Chorare.

Bad

Properly unbelievable record.

Brazilian music - fairly simplistic tunes, lovely singing tonality

This album is very sweet. Kinda melancholy too. I like Brazilian music a lot. There were a lot of nice moments. I enjoyed the mellow vibe and the smooth vocals.

World music always nice to listen to

Hard to listen to all of it. I just left it in the background. Not sure I really liked it.

Good sound. Would rate it a little higher if I knew what they were singing about.

This feels like music from a Wes Anderson or Tarantino movie. I thought it was excellent.

Brazilian MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira). Apparently MPB is traditional Brazilian music (Samba,baiao...) mixed with foreign influences like jazz and rock. It's unique and quite interesting. Favourite songs: Trem De Doido, Paisagem Da Janela, O Trem Azul, Cravo E Canela, Um Girassol Da Cor Do Seu Cabelo, San Vicente Least favourite songs: Cais, Pelo Amor De Deus, Ao Que Vai Nascer 3/5

There is a certain sense of simplicity and beauty when listening to this album, but whether it should precede death is debatable. The pros of the album are that it is not regrettable, perhaps life is somewhat enriched by the simplicity and beauty, and maybe that is enough.

Super fun!

Good god, this is great. To be frank, I didn’t understand a single word being said since I don’t know Portuguese, lmao. I think it says a lot that I still found a lot to appreciate and enjoy here. There’s so much beauty in this album. The different genres to be found here are all nice. The vocals are amazing and angelic at points. That along with the phenomenal instrumentation and performances make this such a great listen. It’s just a really fun ride all the way to the end, and that says something since this album is an hour long, haha. This is a Brazilian classic, and one that i’d highly recommend

This was another album that could be classified under World Music (South America I believe). Besides not understand the lyrics this was also very enjoyable. Even with its 21 run time there was no points I was wishing it be over. Standout Track is the title track. It is beyond beautiful and will be the song I came back to over and over 3.5/5

An amazing album. Would need more listens before I could award it four stars, but I could imagine it growing on me. My favourite tracks after two listens are the opener, Tudo O Qué Voce and San Vicente. Clube da Esquina nº 2 is pretty good too, and I swear I've heard it somewhere else.

Chill, maybe too long

Bright, expansive, creative, and fun. A little different but a real treat. This list’s Brazilian music has been hitting so far. Best song: O Trem Azul

There is a timeliness about it that's hard to pinpoint, but you just feel that it's there.

This was a very pleasant, interesting listen. Will definitely need to revisit. Despite its length, it really didn't overstay it's welcome. Very detailed and intriguing 👍

Very nice - different than a lot of the LA music I've been exposed to.

Muy bien. De esos artistas que uno ha escuchado mencionar mil veces y que nunca había escuchado. Muy distinto a lo que pensé que sería. Me gustó.

Fantastic. Loved this. 5/5

Cool to hear.

Very nice album! Very melodious.

Well crafted but nothing stood out to me. maybe because of the language barrier. But it's really nice to have in the background and i really like the nylon stringed guitar.

Fun and lots of different styles.

5 sterren ware het niet voor de stereomix

Such a great album. I wish Brazil was real.

Chill and pretty.

This was a really pretty album, nice Sunday morning listening.

Absolutely one of the hidden gems I had hoped to stumble upon when starting this journey. Gorgeous trip from beginning to end.

Delightful, like a ray of sunshine or a blast of fresh air. Varied and interesting, mellow and melancholic, with a likable sheen and polish atop the distinguished playing throughout. \"Club Esquina No 2\" was/is a highlight.

I really liked that, it was really calming and I enjoyed Carvo E Canela and San Vicente even though I didn’t understand of it!

Tried to think of a scenario/location where I'd enjoy listening to this, but I couldn't. No me gusta.

Enjoyed the first song and trem de doido... otherwise the album was a bit of a snorefest. Wouldn't return to it

I really enjoyed this album, despite not having a clue what was being said. Very cool, light psychedelia and jazz. A lot to like. This may become 4 stars with future listens 3.5/5

No idea what the lads banging on about but enjoyable sound throughout. Too long

Nice find

This was not quite what I expected. It did nothing for me and I’m quite disappointed. I lost interest, it went on too long

Certainly didnt expect to find "important" Brazillian albums but there you go. Bit tedious? Not my thing at all

Day272 - i don’t know if understanding words would make this album better

I don’t speak Portuguese so I don’t know what the songs mean and I’m purely going off sound. And based off of sound alone, these songs are absolutely amazing. This may be one of the most enjoyable albums I’ve ever listened to. This is why I signed up for this project, to find albums I normally wouldn’t come across, not another best of or live version of a Beatles album. I will definitely be looking more into the artist to find out about this album and what they’re singing about. I highly recommend this album. I added so many songs to my favorites.

Nice background music, but not my bag

Zero expectations coming in to this but I was actually blown away a bit. First off, it felt quite fresh, well sounding and modern for coming from '72. And even though it contains quite a lot of songs with its four sides, I found all songs to live up to a high standard. Didn't really find any song that I didn't like. Conversely, I found of songs that I did like a lot, such as 'O Trem Azul', 'Club Da Esquina No 2', and 'Paisagem Da Janela' to name a few. At first, I was almost thinking of giving this 5 stars, but I realize now when going back the day after listening that I was a bit clouded by the good songs. Still, I think this is a solid 4 stars for me. Very fun listening!

This was a pleasant surprise. Even though a long runtime is generally a bad thing in my opinion this album managed to keep me entertained all the way through. It should surprising depth from sounding anything like a Brazilian Supertramp to something like Maggot Brain with it's guitar solos. Favourite song was "Um Girassol Da Cor Do Seu Cabelo" with its piano and cool riff. Impressed 4 star.

Catchy, and toe-tappingly enjoyable.

A landmark in MPB. A beautiful genre shifting epic.

fair enough if you like Brazilian music, not really my taste though

É tudo o que poderia ser.

**Clube da Esquina** is a landmark double album released in 1972 by Milton Nascimento and Lô Borges, a collaboration that not only pushed the boundaries of Brazilian popular music but also solidified its place in the pantheon of global music history. This in-depth review will explore the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, while also addressing its strengths and potential drawbacks. ### **Lyrics** The lyrical content of *Clube da Esquina* is a rich tapestry of poetic imagery and introspective themes, a fusion of personal and political reflections. The lyrics, written by a variety of collaborators including Márcio Borges, Ronaldo Bastos, and Fernando Brant, often explore themes of identity, belonging, and resistance. One standout track, “Cais,” encapsulates the album’s lyrical depth. The song’s melancholic tone and metaphoric language speak of existential longing and the search for meaning, with lines like “Apenas começo a achar / O cais e os domingos” (“I’m only beginning to find / The harbor and the Sundays”). The imagery of a harbor symbolizes a place of safety and belonging, yet the search itself suggests an eternal quest for fulfillment. “Paisagem da Janela” offers a contrasting lyrical tone, portraying the beauty of the everyday. With lines like “Da janela lateral / Do quarto de dormir / Vejo uma igreja, um sinal de glória” (“From the side window / Of the bedroom / I see a church, a sign of glory”), the lyrics capture the essence of appreciating small moments. This juxtaposition of the mundane with the sublime is a recurring motif in the album. However, the album is not just about introspection. Tracks like “San Vicente” and “Trem de Doido” allude to social and political unrest, expressing a subtle but palpable critique of the military dictatorship in Brazil at the time. This layered approach to lyricism—combining the personal with the political, the poetic with the plainspoken—is a hallmark of *Clube da Esquina*. ### **Music** Musically, *Clube da Esquina* is a groundbreaking fusion of Brazilian genres like samba, bossa nova, and baião with elements of rock, jazz, and classical music. This eclectic mix creates a soundscape that is both distinctly Brazilian and universally resonant. The opening track, “Tudo Que Você Podia Ser,” sets the tone with its intricate guitar work and compelling vocal harmonies. The song’s chord progression, while seemingly simple, reveals complex harmonic structures that evoke both joy and melancholy. Milton Nascimento’s unique vocal timbre, combined with Lô Borges’ more straightforward singing style, provides a compelling dynamic throughout the album. “Clube da Esquina No. 2” is another musical highlight. Its gentle piano intro, paired with an evocative string arrangement, showcases the album’s sophisticated approach to orchestration. The track’s melodic lines are hauntingly beautiful, demonstrating the influence of classical music on Nascimento’s compositional style. The production, led by Milton Nascimento, Lô Borges, and producer Eumir Deodato, is innovative for its time. The album’s use of stereo separation and reverb creates a spacious, almost ethereal sound. Tracks like “O Trem Azul” and “Nuvem Cigana” feature layers of instrumentation that reveal new details with each listen, from subtle percussion accents to lush string arrangements. This attention to sonic detail makes the album a rewarding experience for both casual and critical listeners. ### **Themes** *Clube da Esquina* is an album rich in thematic complexity, weaving together personal narratives with broader social commentary. One of the central themes is the concept of belonging, both to a physical place and to a community of like-minded individuals. This is perhaps most evident in the album’s title itself, which refers to the “club on the corner,” a metaphor for the collective of musicians and poets from the Minas Gerais region who came together to create this work. The theme of exile—both literal and metaphorical—is another prominent motif. Songs like “Um Gosto de Sol” and “Saídas e Bandeiras No. 1” reflect a sense of displacement and yearning for home. This is not surprising given the political climate in Brazil at the time, when many artists felt marginalized or silenced under the repressive regime. Yet, amid these darker themes, there is also a strong undercurrent of hope and resilience. “Cravo e Canela,” with its upbeat rhythm and celebratory lyrics, is a testament to the power of joy and community in the face of adversity. The album, in this sense, is a celebration of human spirit and artistic expression, a defiant statement of beauty in a time of turmoil. ### **Influence** The influence of *Clube da Esquina* on Brazilian music—and world music more broadly—cannot be overstated. The album challenged the conventions of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), introducing new harmonic and melodic ideas that would shape the genre for decades to come. Its experimental approach to songwriting and production inspired a generation of musicians, from the Tropicália movement in Brazil to international artists like David Byrne and Beck. The album’s fusion of regional Brazilian styles with global musical influences also set the stage for future cross-cultural collaborations. Artists like Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and even contemporary acts such as Devendra Banhart and Seu Jorge have cited *Clube da Esquina* as a key influence on their work. In addition to its musical impact, the album’s political undertones and lyrical sophistication have made it a touchstone for artists seeking to address social issues through their work. It remains a powerful example of how music can serve as both a form of artistic expression and a vehicle for resistance. ### **Pros and Cons** **Pros:** 1. **Musical Innovation:** *Clube da Esquina* is a masterclass in genre-blending, effortlessly combining Brazilian folk traditions with contemporary global sounds. This musical synthesis creates a unique and timeless soundscape. 2. **Lyrical Depth:** The album’s lyrics are poetic and thought-provoking, dealing with themes of love, identity, and political unrest. The use of metaphor and symbolism allows for multiple interpretations, making the album rich in meaning. 3. **Production Quality:** The production is sophisticated, with a clear emphasis on creating a lush, immersive sound. The use of stereo separation, reverb, and multi-layered instrumentation adds depth to the listening experience. 4. **Vocal Performances:** Milton Nascimento’s voice is a standout, conveying a range of emotions from hope to despair. His unique timbre and phrasing are complemented beautifully by the voices of Lô Borges and other collaborators. 5. **Cohesive Vision:** Despite the album’s eclectic mix of genres and styles, it maintains a cohesive artistic vision. Each track contributes to the overall narrative, making the album greater than the sum of its parts. **Cons:** 1. **Accessibility:** For listeners unfamiliar with Brazilian music or the context in which the album was created, *Clube da Esquina* can be challenging. The complexity of the music and the abstract nature of the lyrics may require multiple listens to fully appreciate. 2. **Length:** At over an hour long, the album can feel overwhelming, particularly for those not accustomed to double albums. Some tracks, while individually strong, may feel superfluous in the context of the whole album. 3. **Language Barrier:** The album’s lyrics are in Portuguese, which may limit its accessibility to non-Portuguese-speaking audiences. While the music itself transcends language, understanding the full depth of the lyrics requires a grasp of the language or translated liner notes. 4. **Pacing:** The album’s pacing can be uneven at times, with shifts from upbeat tracks to slower, more introspective songs that may disrupt the flow for some listeners. This can create a sense of disjointedness in an otherwise cohesive work. ### **Conclusion** *Clube da Esquina* is a monumental achievement in Brazilian music, a testament to the creative synergy between Milton Nascimento, Lô Borges, and their collaborators. Its lyrical depth, musical innovation, and sophisticated production make it a compelling listen, even more than 50 years after its release. While it may present some challenges in terms of accessibility and length, these are minor drawbacks in the context of its overall artistic impact. The album’s themes of belonging, exile, and resilience resonate deeply, reflecting both the personal experiences of its creators and the broader social context of Brazil in the early 1970s. Its influence on subsequent generations of musicians is profound, and it remains a touchstone for those seeking to explore the intersections of music, poetry, and social commentary. In sum, *Clube da Esquina* is not just an album; it is a cultural artifact that continues to inspire and challenge listeners, inviting them to delve into its rich, multifaceted world. It is a work that rewards repeated listening, revealing new layers of meaning and beauty with each encounter.

i marked this as “never heard of” but i actually do recognize the album artwork because it always gets included in those charts people make of their favorite records of all time lol. anyway i liked it, i don’t really have any strong feelings about it but i enjoyed listening to it. i would be happy listening to this while #chilling with my #friends.

This was really cool. I especially liked the second half; it didn't feel as old as the 70s, but maybe that's because a lot of modern music is reminiscent of this and that's why it's sounding modern to me. I also just think it has kind of a classic sound that doesn't go out of style so that's probably it too.

Clube Da Esquina is another album that does unique things that i do like but is kinda forgettable. The songs here could sound absolutely beautiful sometimes and are good for just relaxing down at the beach on a hot summer day or night. The Portuguese singing while not mind-blowing or anything, fit the songs pretty well. This album is a long one with quite a lot of songs which unfortunately, made some of them blend together (mostly when it comes to the shorter ones). Despite all that, This album is still a good one that is just perfect relaxation music. Best Song: Trem De Doido Worst Song: Dos Cruces

It was nice, a little bit Nick Drake but obvs with a Hispanic main element.

This was niice. Not only a lovely latin beat, but it changed a lot. That iin itself is something I see lackinng in a LOT of albums. I have no idea what he is singing about, but it is beautifully emotional and seems deeply felt. It is sometimes slow and sometmes energized, sometimes in the same song! I was in no particular hurry for this to end. Albums like this remiind me of a humble academic truth: The more you learn the more you realize how little you know. The more music I listen too, the more I realize is out there to be discovered. And both those facts are very very good things!

already knew it is beautiful, like the person sughested to me

flawless

Groovy but not for me 2.5/5

It was pleasant.

An amazing window into 50 years ago Brazil. It's not often this kind of world music is accessible so it's great to learn about it through the project. Not something I'd look to put back on frequently, but excellent for summer with some uniquely catchy beats

Clube da Esquina is a vibrant album. It goes in a lot of different directions, from chill to soothing to soaring. For being a Brazilian album, there were lots of sounds unique to my ears, but sometimes it sounded so American. I enjoyed hearing that fusion! With the limited amount of non-American or -British albums on this list, Clube was a good choice to get our feet wet.

This album was a delight! There was a lot of Latin flair here that felt familiar and that I welcomed. There also were dabblings of other genres that I was familiar with, like jazz, exotica, psychedelia, folk, and more. And yet, there was still an exciting unfamiliarity here -- like something interesting and foreign that you didn't know existed. This album manages to fit a LOT of that in, with various sounds and experiences. This was an incredibly atmospheric album that kept me intrigued!

Pretty good album. It does get a little repetitive as it goes on. I think 45 minutes would have been the perfect runtime. Maybe if I spoke Portuguese it would have helped too. Great vocals throughout the album, and I enjoyed that every couple songs they would incorporate new genres and mix in new ideas to keep the album sounding fresh. However, I still think they could have trimmed it down a little bit. Low 4

Was pretty nice for a listen. Will I listen to again: 2%

Tudo Que Voce Podia Ser 3.3 Cais 3 O Trem Azul 3.4 Saídas e Bandeiras Nº 1 3 Nuvem Cigana 3.2 Cravo e Canela 3.1 Dos Cruces 3.4 Um Girassol Da Cor De Seu Cabelo 3.5 San Vicente 3.1 Estrelas 3 Clube da Esquina 3.2 Paisagem Da Janela 3.1 Me Deixa Em Paz 3.2 Os Povos 3 Saídas e Bandeiras Nº 2 3.4 Um Gosto De Sol 3.1 Pelo Amor De Deus 3.1 Lilia 3.3 Trem De Doido 3.4 Nada Será Como Antes 3.2 Ao Que Vai Nascer 3 Score: 3.19047619

This is good and intricate, I think I need more time with it as it could be a 4 eventually.

I liked it, I wish I could understand it. Portuguese I guess

I like the craft at display here, but this just wasn’t for me and that makes the 1 hour and 4 minutes feel quite long.

I just can't get into the whole bossanova thing

I'm not sure if the album got worse or if I could only tolerate this sort of music for a short while. Either way I was happy for it to end.

Some nice songs to start the day

Really cool sound, put it on whilst unpacking our new place, enjoyed it a lot!

2.5

Enjoyed this more than I expected, having never heard of them before. Some really great songs on here, and even though I don't have the language I still found most of them enjoyable. It is a bit long however, so it seems like one that would take a few listens to really get my head around it. It feels like a 3.5 right now, but I'll round up because I think it's a grower.

It’s fine - but not something I would put on again.

Fantastic arrangements and variety on Clube Da Esquina. Wasn't previously familiar with Milton Nascimento and his skilled band so this was another welcomed surprise on my 1001 journey. Um Girassol da Cor do Seu Cabelo was a favourite of mine, I really enjoyed the slow build to the midpoint where the organ creeps in before the frantic piano starts off and the dance party begins. Such a cool pop to that song. Again, the variety and skilled band kept me interested all the way thru and Milton's vocals were great too. Such an impressive arrangement of music, really good album. 4 stars

A nice listen even though I do not understand an iota of Portuguese. I do appreciate world music, the different sounds, instruments, harmonies and melodies. A nice break from so much Brit Pop on this list

An absolute blast from start to finish as your entry into Brazilian music.

I enjoyed it. 3

I always struggle with foreign language music. Lyrics are important to me. I found the album boring and receptive. It was a very hard listen. I am going to need a good album tomorrow to pick me up from the last 3-4 days

Cool music. Like other Brazilian records, this is also sung in Portuguese and I have the slightest clue what is being said. So I paid attention to the melodies and what those brought to the vocal side of things. It's ok. Unfortunately, with foreign records, it's hards to actually get into. It takes some time. So I think Maye a few listens of this would sway my rating. But for now it gets what I'm giving it.

lovely

No habla

Pretty cool mix from Brazil

This is an undeniably pretty record. Lots of good genre variations throughout while still being a true Brazilian record. Some jazz, samba, 60's/70's lounge and pscyh rock, pop sensibilities, folk instrumentation. O trem azul is beautiful. Nuvem Cigana is like a big band song. Don Cruces has this very dramatic build/change halfway through that reminds me of bullfighter music for some reason. The playing and the vibe is just nice. Club de Esquina No2 and Me Dexia Em Paz are both beautiful guitar focused ballads. Os Povos is very beautiful/lots of good singing/simple song structure. I think I had massive expectations with this record based on the praise of it I've seen and I'd say it delivered. It may be a little too long/too varied as some tracks don't deliver as hard or feel out of place (looking at you Um Gosto De Sol sounding like a scott walker song or Paisagem De Janela sounding like a island vacation commercial or Trem De Doido's very fuzzy guitar leads). However, even those songs are still good songs.

A great opening track and a bunch of other good ones mixed in there

Pleasant and relaxing but it really starts to drag. 3/5

Grande

Medio un embole

2.5 not in my line

A fun background listen.

Das ist nicht die Musik, die ich entdecken möchte.

Thoughts before listening: I have never heard of this before. I'm thinking its going to be part of that 70s Brazilian scene that was mixing psychedelic rock with more traditional South American sounds. Review: Tropicalia is the name of the Brazilian musical movement I was thinking of. This is definitely part of that scene, but its much less psychedelic that I was expecting. This is essentially a pop rock sound with pleasant melodies and some interesting instrumentation. I can definitely hear where this album was likely a big inspiration to something like Paul Simon's Graceland, which is an album I enjoy quite a bit. I am not as distracted by the language gap as I have been on other foreign albums because I can connect so well with the music. I will give this 4-stars.

5 out of 5. Like a lot of these albums don't know what to expect going in but this double album was magnificent and I would consider adding this to my own personal collection. The bossa nova, folk, psychedelia, and mix of other styles is smooth and a joy to listen to.

Por favor bordón de fallar muchos gracias de fallar gracias The most boring Spanish music

I have a strong feeling this album is something like sung poetry that I just cannot understand. I was going to listen to this album about a month ago when I found out about it but put it off since I shortly thereafter saw that it was included on this list. As an overwhelming opinion, it's a nice album to listen to. I don't think it would've made any difference if I had listened to it then or now but I liked it. The first song is incredibly pretty

This was a pleasant surprise, sounds way ahead of it's time.

Good music, nice to have something totally different on the list.

The one track I really like is O Trem Azul. Aside from that, I like the vibe of the album, but nothing else stood out as a really memorable song.

While -like most double albums- it overstayed it's welcome a bit, and the language barrier kept it from feeling truly great, I liked a lot of this albums general vibe and feel. Flourishes like the chicha organs and fuzzed out guitar gave this album sense of time and place, and the whole thing was varied amd interesting enough to make a nice soundtrack toy dog walks.

Interesting to begin with, but all starts to sound the same after a while. 2.25

I just had tacos and margaritas before listening to this album. I love it. I love acoustic guitars and fuzzy electrics guitar solos. It seems to jump around and not just repeat itself. I will be coming back.

Despite not knowing much portugese, I felt like I heard this album more than Born to Run the day before; wish I was able to understand more.

Fav: Trem De Doido Least Fav: Saídas E Bandeiras No 2

These kinds of hidden gems are my main reason to take on this challenge. Most bands would be proud of a record that is good at one of the many styles that are blended together flawlessly on this album. These people are good at all of them. Never heard of them before. Favorite song: Lilia

No

I certainly enjoy Brazilian/Cuban/Spanish music and this album does not disappoint. 21 songs and each has its own unique sound which is impressive. Very good!

Fun, rocky jazz fusion with random instruments sprinkled enjoy, enjoyed this alot more than expected

Nice. Didn't mind it. would have been happier stopping half way. Was edging a 3 until then.

Damn this fusion is beautiful, not many Spanish albums I’ve heard I guess as I’ve pidgeon holed them in their own genre, but this slaps. 3.9

Me encantó pero no lo terminé porque me agotó un poco. Me faltaron 3 temitas.

Beguiling, engaging, alien and exotic, but lacking just a bit of light and shade I don't know enough about the genre(s) to fully appreciate it. It almost deserves a fourth star, but it didn't capture me enough - maybe even just a sunnier day here in Scotland would have tipped it into the next bracket! I certainly plan to listen to more music from outside of the UK and US - once I am free from the self-imposed restrictions of this project!

Smukkeste sange. Meget livsbekræftende. Næsten perfekt synes jeg :)

Hørte fordi jeg så at Robin rigtig godt kunne lide det :o Meget hyggeligt, har hørt på terrassen i Kroatien i mens jeg tegnede. solid 4/5 😇

Already have this in my library from some MPB cruising I did a year or so ago. A really nice album, great sounding, good vibe overall. Great collection of music from that area of music.

Brazilian Pop from 72.

Good music. Album-wise it's a little long. Can't comment on the lyrical content and I'm not just going to add stars because it's a foreign language.

Amazing voice and enjoyed the guitar, just a fantastic, smooth sound

Yeah, this one was hard. I did not get through all of it. It was a weird cross on socially conscious 60's and 50's standards. Hard to explain, but ultimately to my ears pretty boring and uninteresting. Musicianship was obviously good, but that wasn't enough to draw me in.

3.75

Not my bag

Nice album, good vibes, but lyrics I can't understand is difficult.

I like it a lot. Reminded me somewhat of MinasCumPraia, which was portuguese music that I did already know, as opposed to this album. favorite tracks: some of the album is quite calm, mellow music. I liked the more upbeat songs the best, like "Nada Será Como Antes", "Saídas E Bandeiras", "Tudo O Que Voce Podia Ser" album cover: interesting to read that actually, the photo does not depict the two main artists as kids. The kids were however identified around the album's 40th anniversary... cool

I've had two big double albums back-to-back - it was Songs In The Key Of Life yesterday, and today this offering from Brazil that I had never even come close to hearing of. I liked the Stevie Wonder, four stars, and did not expect this to match up. I was wrong. This is so much more enjoyable. I have no idea what the lyrics are, but the musicality is just so enjoyable that it doesn't matter. Quite lovely.

Pretty cool sounding despite not knowing what the lyrics are saying.

Pleasant in parts, but ran on too long and my lack of love for non-english music shone through. 2.5*

Great Album, I loved it! 4 stars

Didn’t understand a single word they said but it was still a 10

I'm filing this under the 20% that doesn't deserve to be on this list. Nice but forgettable.

This one was a nice surprise and I really wish this project had more albums like this to discover and enjoy. As a double album this was a lot to take in all at once but there was a nice variety of music here and it was very enjoyable when listened to in smaller chunks.

Sure.

i always have a good time when i listen to foreign language music. and this one was a fun one as well.

Not too shabby

Look at my extensive knowledge of music. This is a must listen! - said no one ever

nice easy sound

its kinda beautiful majestic type shit 4/5

Clube de Esquina, by Milton Nascimento and Lô Borges, is a sprawling album that didn't quite hit the mark for me. While it's undeniably rich in Brazilian musical influences, I found its lengthy runtime to be somewhat off-putting. Despite its attempts to blend various genres like rock and jazz with traditional Brazilian styles, I struggled to connect with many of the tracks. Songs like Cais and O Trem Azul showcase the duo's musical talent, but the sheer number of tracks on the album left me feeling overwhelmed and unable to fully appreciate each one. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 0 STAND OUT TRACK - None