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Todd Leiter-Weintraub
Singer/songwriter and music geek. Occasional music writer and tireless promoter of all that I consider to be "good" music. Love all genres, but gravitate toward underground/indie/independent and classic rock, classic country and classic RnB. Delving more into "World" music, too. Esp. Tropicalia and various African styles.
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At once completely alien and yet with the instant appeal of someone like Hank Williams. Sr. (Although it sounds about as close to ol' Hank as the blenders Zé uses in one of his songs). There are samba rhythms that weave in and our of bizarre acoustic and electronic soundscapes while some of the most incidious hooks you've ever heard infiltrate your consciousness. the Captain Beefheart comparisons are appropriate, but not totally informative.
Even if you're familiar with other Tropicalia artists, you may not be fully prepared for Tom Zé. Os Mutantes are brilliant, yet their music is steeped in the psychadelic tradition and, thus dates itself. the same could be said for Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil (althrough through the ages).
Absolutely nothing on here sounds dated. It could have just as easily been made today as in 1960 or 2025. The one constant is the sense of melody and playfulness that prevails over the whole CD. Just freakin' great. Really.
Even if you're familiar with other Tropicalia artists, you may not be fully prepared for Tom Zé. Os Mutantes are brilliant, yet their music is steeped in the psychadelic tradition and, thus dates itself. the same could be said for Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil (althrough through the ages).
Absolutely nothing on here sounds dated. It could have just as easily been made today as in 1960 or 2025. The one constant is the sense of melody and playfulness that prevails over the whole CD. Just freakin' great. Really.
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