Almir Guineto
Almir Guineto
1986
Why This Album Matters
The album "Almir Guineto", released in 1986, represents a landmark in the sambista's solo career, consolidating his artistic identity after his departure from the group Fundo de Quintal. Considered a great classic and a significant commercial success, this record stands out for presenting pagode in its most authentic and vibrant essence, an unmistakable characteristic of Almir Guineto's style. With a powerful sound and a swinging vocal delivery, combined with the innovative use of the banjo, Almir Guineto distinguished himself in the Brazilian music scene of the time. His interpretation exuded the energy of 'pagodes de raiz' (grassroots pagode), raw and authentic, with collective participation and hand-clapping, elements that became his signature and cemented his status as a samba legend. The album not only solidified Almir's reputation as a performer, but also reaffirmed his talent as a composer, featuring several partnerships that became timeless successes and continue to define the artist.
Context
Before the release of this album in 1986, Almir Guineto already had a significant trajectory in samba. He was one of the co-founders of the emblematic group Fundo de Quintal, one of the greatest references in pagode, but chose to pursue a solo career soon after the recording of the group's first LP. His individual career already showed success as a composer, with songs recorded by major names in Brazilian music such as Beth Carvalho and Alcione. Almir had also been awarded at Rede Globo's MPB Shell Festival in 1981, performing the samba "Mordomia". The 1986 album arrived at a time when pagode, a genre to which Guineto was intrinsically linked and helped to shape, was on the rise and dominating the charts.
Recording
Almir Guineto's self-titled album was recorded and released in 1986 by the RGE label. Production and musical direction were handled by Milton Manhães. The recording and mixing processes were carried out at Estúdio Transamérica. The sound engineering team included names such as Cidinho Rodrigues, Edson Brandão, Fátima Guimarães, Luis Fernando, Lélio Martins and Paulo Cesar, with Claudio Farias acting as recording technical supervisor and responsible for mixing.
Songs
The album is packed with compositions that became great classics of samba and pagode. Among the biggest highlights are "Caxambu", "Mel na Boca", "Superman", "Conselho" and "Lama nas Ruas". "Caxambu" in particular, authored by Bidubi, Jorge Neguinho, Zé Lobo and Élcio do Pagode, is notable for its fast-paced and informal interpretation, which evokes the atmosphere of 'partido alto'. The song also draws attention for its introduction featuring the banjo-cavaquinho, an innovative instrument with which Almir Guineto excelled. Another memorable track is "Conselho", a partnership between Adilson Bispo and Zé Roberto, which became an anthem of overcoming adversity and solace. "Lama nas Ruas", composed by Almir Guineto in partnership with Zeca Pagodinho, is another gem from the album. Although it was not an immediate hit at the time of its release, it gained significant prominence and became an even greater success when re-recorded by Zeca Pagodinho in 1997.
Legacy
The 1986 album "Almir Guineto" was a "great commercial success" and is considered a "major classic" in the artist's discography, being, for many, a true collection of hits. The record consolidated Almir Guineto's solo career and positioned him as one of the most important names in pagode and samba in Brazil. Tracks such as "Caxambu", "Mel na Boca", "Superman" and "Conselho" were immediate successes, dominating radio stations and the charts of the time. The song "Lama nas Ruas" gained wider recognition and became a big hit in the voice of Zeca Pagodinho years later, highlighting the timeless quality of the compositions present on the album. The influence of the record and of Almir Guineto, with his unique style of interpreting and innovating with the banjo-cavaquinho, endures, making him a revered figure and a pillar for generations of sambistas.
Rankings
Tracks
Credits
Ivan Paulo
João Wagner
Milton Manhães
Claudio Farias
Beto Silva
Cidinho Rodrigues, Edson Brandão, Fátima Guimarães, Luis Fernando, Lélio Martins, Paulo Cesar
Wilson Medeiros
Wilson Santos
Cátia C. Dos Santos
Marcos Salles
Oswaldo De Souza Azevedo
Óskar Sjöstedt
Oskar Augusto
Analyses
Almir Guineto (1986)
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Almir Guineto (1986). Nos meses de maio e junho de 86, Almir Guineto gravou as 12 faixas que compõem este disco. Pelo menos 4 delas são hits incontestáveis "Caxumbu", "Mel na boca", "Lama nas Ruas"e "Conselho. Dificilmente você vai a alguma roda de samba por aí e sai sem ouvir um destes clássicos.
Almir Guineto - CemporcentoSamba
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Em 1986, a gravadora RGE lançou o LP Almir Guineto, que teve grande sucesso comercial. Nesse disco, Almir Guineto gravou algumas de suas parcerias com Adalto Magalha, Beto Sem Braço, Guará da Empresa, Luverci Ernesto e Zeca Pagodinho.
Discogs
Almir Guineto – Discogs
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