Lura / Eclipse |
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Album: | Eclipse | Collection: | World | |
Artist: | Lura | Added: | Jul 2009 | |
Label: | Lusafrica |
A-File Activity |
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Add Date: | 2009-07-12 | Pull Date: | 2009-09-13 | Charts: | Reggae/World |
Week Ending: | Sep 13 | Sep 6 | Aug 30 | Aug 23 | Aug 16 | Aug 2 | Jul 26 | Jul 19 |
Airplays: | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Recent Airplay
1. | Aug 01, 2019: | Global Ginga Libramor | 4. | May 13, 2017: | Old Fart at Play Libramor | |
2. | Jan 31, 2019: | Global Ginga Um Dia, Libramor | 5. | Aug 10, 2010: | At the Cafe Bohemian Terra'l | |
3. | Aug 23, 2017: | At the Cafe Bohemian Libramor | 6. | Sep 11, 2009: | No Cover, No Minimum Tabanka |
Album Review |
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Fo Reviewed 2009-07-12 | ||
LURA: Eclipse Lusafrica, 2009 PORTUGAL / CAPE VERDE – Lisbon-born singer gets back to her roots with a lively acoustic session, blending strains of African rhythm and island dreaminess, folk-pop and jazz, optimism and heartbreak. Her voice is strong and warm, the music sumptuous and welcoming. And check out the wondrously poetic lyrics, translated in the booklet. Nice! * * * * | Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 14 1. 4:25 – upbeat: deliciously buoyant groove: direct vox like rays of sunshine 2. 4:25 – midtempo: gentle island ballad with harmonica, sweet backing vocals 3. 4:22 – cool percussive pulse, near-monotone, touch of Brazil & farm sounds 4. 5:36 – traditional Cape Verdean ballad, rich & emotional à la Cesaria Evora 5. 3:54 – slow, aching melody stretched over a gentle bounce, changes at end 6. 3:50 – bright afro-pop bounce, tricky vocals ride the rapids, sparkling guitars 7. 4:39 – relaxed vocals, stark against shimmering patterns; taunting ending 8. 4:02 – jazzy pop song, bigger sound: strong soulful vocals, horn section 9. 4:27 – quick pulse with accordion, great vocal and nifty rhythms 10. 4:26 – ballad: relaxed backing, slow, lingering vocal drips like honey 11. 3:49 – uptempo island rhythm: vocals chop, roll and soar 12. 4:12 – upbeat island-jazz feel, rich guitar carpet, soprano sax accents 13. 3:27 – sweet, sunny and flirty folk-pop, cute backing vocals 14. 5:49 – slow, nostalgic tango with dreamy electronics/effects… lush! [ Fo ] 07/12/09 |
Track Listing |
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1. | Libramor | 8. | Quebrod Nem Djosa | |||
2. | Um Dia | 9. | Na Nha Rubera | |||
3. | Tabanka | 10. | Orefilino | |||
4. | Eclipse | 11. | Sukundida | |||
5. | Marinhero | 12. | Mascadjon | |||
6. | Maria | 13. | Queima Roupa | |||
7. | Terra'l | 14. | Canta Um Tango |