Lura / Eclipse
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2009-07-12 | Pull Date: | 2009-09-13 | Charts: | Reggae/World |
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| Week Ending: | Sep 13 | Sep 6 | Aug 30 | Aug 23 | Aug 16 | Aug 2 | Jul 26 | Jul 19 |
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| Airplays: | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Dec 07, 2023: | Eclectic Circus
Mascadjon, Na Nha Rubera |
4. | Sep 05, 2009: | Music Casserole
Na Nha Rubera |
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| 2. | Aug 10, 2010: | At the Cafe Bohemian
Terra'l |
5. | Sep 01, 2009: | At the Cafe Bohemian
Libramor |
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| 3. | Sep 11, 2009: | No Cover, No Minimum
Tabanka |
6. | Aug 30, 2009: | 3 in the morning
Libramor |
Album Review
Fo
Reviewed 2009-07-12
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
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
| 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 |