Name: Chico Buarque - Construção (LP)
Brand: Chico Buarque
SKU: 7yrRo2o4XzDfv3mNnkPRE5
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Product description

Chico Buarque's 1971 masterpiece, Construção, is a seminal work in the Brazilian music canon. Composed during the artist's periods of exile in Italy and his return to Brazil, this eighth studio album is a testament to Chico Buarque's innovative spirit and creative genius. The album's 10 tracks, including the iconic title song, weave a rich tapestry of sounds and themes, blending the traditional rhythms of samba and bossa nova with bold, experimental arrangements.

Construção is an album that defies easy categorisation, yet its impact on the development of Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) cannot be overstated. With the help of legendary collaborators like Toquinho, Vinicius de Moraes, and Tom Jobim, Chico Buarque crafted a work that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. The album's songs, such as the poignant "Deus Lhe Pague" and the lilting "Valsinha", showcase the artist's remarkable range and emotional depth.

At the heart of the album is the powerful title track, "Construção", a haunting narrative that tells the story of a construction worker's tragic fate. Through its innovative composition and lyrical complexity, this song has become an anthem of Brazilian music, celebrated for its technical brilliance and emotional resonance.

Construção is widely regarded as one of Chico Buarque's finest works, and its influence can still be felt in the music of Brazil today. This 31-minute album is a compact, yet potent, collection of songs that showcase the artist's boundless creativity and his willingness to push the boundaries of traditional Brazilian music. With its release in 1971, Construção marked a turning point in Chico Buarque's career, cementing his reputation as a visionary composer and singer-songwriter.

This is a 2018 Reissue released as a LP.

Product specifications

Details

Album: Construção
Artist: Chico Buarque
LP release year: 2018
Album release date: January 1, 1971
Label: Philips
EAN: 7898324315510
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Type: Reissue
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 31 min
Tracks: 10 tracks

EAN

EAN: 7898324315510

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: Brazil
Genre: Mpb
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: Yes

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Better Stereo Mix
5 out of 5 stars
ucgbamiMarch 12, 2025United States🇺🇸
I decided to purchase this version after checking out the reviews here. Let me start by saying, I used to own the original, and my current copy is a super clean Brazilian pressing from the 80s. The cover's a spot-on replica of the original, except for Chico's photo which is a tad pixelated. The fonts and logo are printed really well, nice and sharp. Now, about the sound, I reckon the stereo mix on this one is way better than my old 80s pressing. The original mix's stereo isn't quite centered, it leans more to the right channel, which sometimes causes minor distortions on the left. This new mix, though, it's got a steadier, more solid and centered sound. All in all, I'm digging this new version more, it's just more enjoyable to listen to. Oh, and about the pressing: the record's silent and centered, but it was totally warped, had to unwarp it myself...
Top Brazilian Groove Masterpiece
5 out of 5 stars
eforovmeuneMarch 17, 2024United States🇺🇸
Without a doubt, the top Brazilian album I've ever heard. The pressing is absolutely infectious with its groove. This track truly showcases the mastery Brazilians achieved in crafting records like these. Menescal is nothing short of a legend. // Sem dúvida, o melhor disco brasileiro que já ouvi. A prensagem é simplesmente contagiante com seu groove. Essa música realmente demonstra o domínio que os brasileiros alcançaram na criação de discos assim. Menescal é uma lenda, sem mais.