Alceu Valenca - Molhado de Suor

Release Date:06/23/2015;Notes:Vinyl LP pressing. Brazil in the early 1970s had one of the vibrant music scenes in the world. Tropicalia was going strong, a challenge to both the music establishment and the state. Música Popular Brasileira (or MPB) was firmly established. Up in the northeastern corner of Brazil, centered in Recife, was another exciting strain of Brazilian culture called Udigrudi. Lula Cortes, Ze Ramalho and Satwa were a few artists from the movement but none is more celebrated than Alceu Valença. In 1970, he played with Ave Sangria. Soon after he made a couple records with his friend, the artist and musician Geraldo Azevedo. However, his first solo album Molhado de Suor is what truly caused people to take notice. While other Udigrudi musicians melded traditional northeastern Brazilian music and rhythms with folk rock and psychedelia, it was Molhado de Suor that set the mark high. Valença's rich vocals combine with driving guitar work, moody arrangements and unusual trips. Molhado de Suor is a record Slipcue calls innovative, insistent and vital. It is considered a Brazilian classic, often landing in Brazilian "Best of All Time" lists and sought after by collectors.;Track List:1. Borboleta;2. Punhal de Prata;3. Dia Branco;4. Cabelos Longos;5. Chutando Pedras;6. Molhado de Suor;7. Mensageira Dos Anjos;8. Papagaio Do Futuro;9. Dente de Ocidente;10. Pedras de Sal