6.19.2021

Benito Di Paula - Gravado Ao Vivo (1974)



Benito Di Paula – Gravado Ao Vivo (1974) is a timeless snapshot of Brazilian musical soul at its most vibrant and emotional. Recorded live, the album captures Benito Di Paula in his element—combining samba with romantic balladry, jazz influences, and a piano-driven, almost baroque flair that made his sound so distinctive in the MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) scene.

This live album is more than just a collection of songs—it’s an experience. You can feel the audience’s energy, the intimacy of the venue, and Benito’s connection with every lyric and melody. Tracks like “Retalhos de Cetim”, one of his most iconic compositions, radiate with a bittersweet nostalgia, while others bring bursts of joy, groove, and showmanship. His piano playing, always emotional and expressive, is front and center, as is his unique vocal delivery—part crooner, part storyteller.

Gravado Ao Vivo shows Benito not just as a musician, but as a performer deeply in tune with his audience. It’s a beautiful time capsule of 1970s Brazil, blending sentimentality and swagger in equal measure. For fans of classic samba with a twist—or anyone wanting to understand why Benito holds such a cherished place in Brazilian music history—this album is essential.

6.13.2021

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Dungen - Ta Det Lugnt (2004)

Dungen – Ta Det Lugnt (2004) is a psychedelic masterpiece that exploded out of Sweden and into the hearts of music lovers worldwide, like a long-lost treasure from the '60s that somehow time-warped into the new millennium. Blending swirling guitar solos, jazzy drumming, dreamy Mellotron textures, and Swedish lyrics delivered with raw emotional intensity, this album is a kaleidoscope of sound—both heavy and delicate, structured and totally free.

At the heart of it all is Gustav Ejstes, the multi-instrumentalist mastermind who wrote, produced, and performed most of the album. Tracks like "Panda" and "Festival" hit with a wild, garage-rock energy, while moments like "Du e för fin för mig" drift into lush, melodic beauty. The whole thing feels like a ride—sometimes speeding through fuzz-drenched psych jams, sometimes floating in folky introspection, always deeply immersive.

Ta Det Lugnt ("Take It Easy") is anything but passive—it’s vibrant, unpredictable, and emotionally rich, a record that rewards deep listening. Whether you're into classic prog, krautrock, jazz, or just love when an artist goes full analog wizard, Dungen's 2004 opus is a modern psych-rock essential that hasn’t aged a day.


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6.09.2021

Operation Ivy - Energy (1989)



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6.06.2021

Herbie Mann - Push Push (1971)



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6.04.2021

Can - Live In Stuttgart 1975



This arrived just in time for the weekend. 
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