SECOS & MOLHADOS (III)

So, while planning this review, Tarcisio Moura ended up writing his first. For purposes of context and understanding of what was the third album of SECOS & MOLHADOS, take a good read at his right there.

Specifically talking about the music itself, it's funny of how much we have here a complete standardization of the sound of JO'O RICARDO: with a clear mix of pop songs, funk and folk (not in the same vein than the previous works) in a full commercially fashion. His famous debut album in solo carrier (The Pink Album), is far more bold and interesting that the third studio album released by the band's name. However, here lies some very interesting melodies and good compositions, although with too much diversity, that made the album looses a bit of "organic" sense. For me, the major highlights were "Que fim levaram todas as flores" (which had good national impact) and "Cobra Coral Indiana", which highlights the good production of Jo'o Ricardo and great guitar of Wander Taffo.

Although a good album, it is far from essential. But fans of 14 Bis and perhaps even Supertramp should give a spin.