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Louvação
World · 1967 · 12 tracks

Louvação

Gilberto Gil

A foundational document of Brazilian MPB. Warm acoustic guitars and elegant orchestral flourishes meet deeply human stories of faith, hope, and the sertão.

1967 · Philips

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A radiant and grounded sense of hope rooted in traditional rhythms and spiritual reflection.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Louvação
3:45
02
Beira-mar
3:55
03
Lunik 9
3:06
04
Ensaio geral
2:08
05
Maria (me perdoe, Maria)
2:37
06
A rua
3:34
07
Roda
2:41
08
Rancho da rosa encarnada
2:36
09
Viramundo
2:20
10
Mancada
2:03
11
Água de meninos
4:35
12
Procissão
2:37
Moments Worth Listening For
the rhythmic interplay between the percussive guitar and the choral response on the title track
the sudden shift from pastoral flute to driving samba rhythm in Viramundo
the stark, haunting vocal delivery on Procissão that hints at the social unrest to come
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Louvação sound next to the rest of Gilberto Gil's catalogue?

Sunday Morning+1.5σ

Sunday Morning saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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