Xploding Plastix - 2003 - The Donca Matic Singalongs

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Zuco 103

Originally known as Rec.a, the Netherlands-based neo-tropicalismo group Zuco 103 was spawned from a collaboration that singer Lilian Vieira, keyboardist Stefan Schmid, and drummer Stefan Kruger worked on with the Dutch fusion ensemble SfeQ. The trio met at the Rotterdam Conservatory in 1989, where Brazilian-bred Vieira was studying singing and began blending the bossa nova and samba of her homeland with jazz, funk, and dance elements, all of which were showcased on the group's debut album, 2000's Outro Lado. The Other Side EP was also released that year.

2002 - Tales Of High Fever

Zuco 103 - 2002 - Tales Of High Fever

This Brazilian trio's sophomore effort finds the band continuing its global dance project, blending Brazilian rhythms and Portuguese lyrics with elements of R&B, acid jazz, and breakbeat, delivering all of it with a counterintuitive combination of laid-back relaxation and infectious energy. It's hard to know where to focus your attention: Lilian Vieira's sweet voice or the richly textured funk grooves laid down behind her by keyboardist/programmer Stefan Schmid and drummer/programmer Stefan Kruger. There are great horn charts on several tracks, notably "Peregrino," and the bossa nova-flavored guitar that appears at various points throughout the album guarantees that everything will have at least a faintly Brazilian tint. "Curso de Reclamação — Lição 1" opens with a bluesy electric guitar lick, but when Vieira's voice comes in it is multi-tracked in close harmony, an effect that evokes some of Zap Mama's more interesting experiments. "Sací" utilizes traditional drum sounds, flamenco handclaps, and a reggae-influenced bassline to create a kaleidoscopically complex rhythmic groove. This is one of those rare albums that draws you in on first listen, but continues to reward your attention even after many more.

		1		Treasure	Gaastra, Kruger, Schmid, Viera	4:53
		2		Peregrino (The Pilgrim)	Kruger, Schmid, Viera	4:32
		3		Get Urself 2gether	Fleurine, Kruger, Schmid ...	5:07
Composed by: Fleurine, Kruger, Schmid, Viera
		4		Brief Passions	Kruger, Schmid, Viera	4:25
		5		Curso de Reclamação -- Lição 1 (Complaining Course -- Lesson 1)	Kruger, Schmid, Viera	5:19
		6		Bob	Kruger, Schmid, Viera	0:20
		7		Voltando (Returning)	Kruger, Schmid, Viera	4:35
		8		Bebete Vambora	Ben	4:07
		9		Tão Lonely (So Lonely)	Kruger, Schmid, Viera	6:06
		10		Sací (Ghost Boy in the Whirlwind)	Kruger, Schmid, Viera	5:37
		11		To Life	Kruger, Schmid, Viera	4:11
		12		Brasil 2000	Kruger, Schmid, Viera	3:23
		13		Morro Elétrico (Electric Hill)	Kruger, Schmid, Viera	4:47
		14		I Came, But...	Kruger, Schmid, Viera	3:49

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Réminiscence Quartet - 1996 - Psycodelico

		1		Peace of Mind	LeFriant	3:58
		2		Onde Anda O Meu Amor	Jorge	4:04
		3		Injury Time	Newman	4:18
		4		Batucada de Carioca, Pt. 2	LeFriant	4:40
		5		Un Premier Jour Sans Toi	Ferrer, Le Friant	4:51
		6		Inspiration	LeFriant	4:12
		7		Roda Mundo	Mazotti	3:33
		8		Saudade	Jalier, LeFriant	4:04
		9		Psycodelico	Danino, Le Friant	6:30
		10		After Hour	LeFriant	4:09

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