O Mar

World | Feb 2004

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2004-03-05
Classic songs (both traditional and contemporary) from Portugal and Brazil, sung by a gorgeous female voice & backed by guitar, accordion, percussion, bass. In places delicate & intimate, in others lively w/a touch of jazz or folk. Good stuff.

1. Lovely, lyrical a capella version of a traditional song. Can lead into 2
*2. Relaxed w/a sweet accordion/guitar accents.
*3. A light & catchy dance w/nicely swaying chorus & percussion.
4. Slow, lovely, reflective.
5. Bright & joyful w/a catchy melody.
*6. Expressive fado track w/strong vocals.
7. Strings/perc/vocals create a light little jazzy sway.
8. More fado w/extra sadness. Slow & aching.
9. Downtempo & stately w/nice blend of vox/perc/accordion.
*10. There’s a nice Paris Café feel to this relaxed dance.
*11. Crystal vocals in a warm, delicious ballad.
12. Lively, percussion-driven w/nice energy.
13. Mid-tempo w/increasing emotion.
14. A melodic love song w/nice guitar/vocals.
3/2004

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O Mar Enrola Na Areia
No Cover, No MinimumApr 30, 2004

Charting

2004-03-22 — 2004-05-24 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
May 16 1
May 9 3
May 2 2
Apr 18 3
Apr 11 2
Mar 28 1

Track listing

1. O Mar Enrola Na Areia
2. Argonauta
3. Fadinho Da Tia Maria Benta
4. Rua Do Capelao
5. Rosinha
6. Nem As Paredes Confesso
7. O Regresso
8. Gaivota
9. Grandola
10. Portugal - Fado Tropical
11. Olhos Castanhos
12. Laurindinha
13. Mae Preta - Barco Negro
14. Um Fado