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Guilherme Coutinho E O Grupo Stalo - Guilherme Coutinho E O Grupo Stalo (Black Vinyl)
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Blending
lo-f,
Brazilian
tropicalia,
jazz,
funk
and
MPB
with
a
unique
aroma,
this
record
is
pure
perfection.
It
was
originally
released
in
1978
on
Erla
-
Estudio
Rauland,
an
obscure
record
label
from
Belém
in
Brazil,
that
only
released
7"
singles,
with
this
album
being
one
of
two
exceptions.
During
the
1970s,
Belém
had
a
thriving
nightclub
scene,
but
it
is
thousands
of
miles
away
from
the
music
industry
hubs
of
Rio
de
Janeiro
and
São
Paulo,
making
this
record
insanely
difficult
to
find,
even
in
Brazil.
Added
to
the
scarcity
factor
is
the
magical
nature
of
the
recording,
which
has
naturally
resulted
in
a
hefty
price
tag
to
match.
Original
copies
have
become
a
prized,
collector's
item.
The
elusive
Brazilian
band
leader
and
keyboard
player,
Guilherme
Coutinho
is
a
true
cult
artist.
He
passed
away
in
1983,
at
the
age
of
just
41,
and
during
his
career
he
only
seems
to
have
appeared
on
a
handful
of
marvellous
records,
which
makes
them
all
the
more
special.
This
album
feels
individualistic
and
distinctive
from
other
albums
of
the
day.
Listening
back
to
vocalist
Elinho's
(aka
Hélio
Rubens
de
Oliveira)
delivery,
it
sounds
not
too
dissimilar
to
some
of
Belle
&
Sebastian's
songs.
'Guilherme
Coutinho
E
O
Grupo
Stalo'
is
rich
in
charm,
quirky
and
playful.
It
feels
cinematic,
soothing
and
benefits
from
being
heard
in
its
entirety.
A
proper
album
experience.
A
mythical
album
from
1978,
blending
Lo-Fi
Brazilian
tropicalia,
jazz,
funk
and
MPB
to
unique
perfection.
A
prized,
collector's
item.
Tracks:
1.
Atalaia
2.
As
Feras
3.
Foicera
4.
Rio
Corrente
5.
Macareu
6.
Fuga
7.
Flauta
De
Bambu
8.
Tema
Pro
Alvarito
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