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Luar
World · 1981 · 10 tracks

Luar

A high-gloss fusion of Brazilian MPB and American soul. Radiant brass sections and slap bass meet deep meditations on moonlight and the divine.

November 30, 1981 · Wea Music

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A radiant synthesis of physical joy and metaphysical searching.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver o Luar)
4:22
02
Palco
4:26
03
Sonho Molhado
4:30
04
Lente do Amor
3:40
05
Morena
3:28
06
Cara Cara
4:37
07
Cores Vivas
3:48
08
Axé Babá
3:22
09
Flora
4:16
10
Se Eu Quiser Falar Com Deus
4:46
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive Earth, Wind and Fire inspired horn blast that opens Palco
The hypnotic vocal repetitions in Cara Cara that mimic the dizzying energy of a carnival trio elétrico
The sudden shift to hushed, stripped back reverence on the closing spiritual anthem

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

Keys/Synth+1.8σ

The instrumentation foregrounds keys/synth notably more than the catalogue usually does.

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