Essa Tal de Gang 90 & Absurdettes
Gang 90 & Absurdettes
1983
Why This Album Matters
Essa tal de Gang 90 & Absurdettes marks the phonographic debut of a group that became a turning point in Brazilian music, being the only full-album recording featuring the charismatic leader Júlio Barroso. This work stands out as a precursor to the New Wave movement in Brazil, not only for its sound but also for the visual aesthetic that accompanied it. Across its ten tracks, the record distils a unique combination of good humour, mockery, and an approach that embraces disposable pop culture, all permeated by an undeniable Tropicalista influence. The striking presence of a female choir, inspired by the style of the group B-52s, adds a distinctive layer to its sound and musical identity.
Context
The album's release was driven by the remarkable success of the single "Perdidos na Selva", released in 1981, which opened the doors for the group to produce their first LP. This moment represented the consolidation of Gang 90 & Absurdettes in the Brazilian music scene.
Recording
The album's recording process featured a cast of talented musicians who contributed to the project's sonic richness. Among them, notable names include Guilherme Arantes and Luiz Paulo Simas on keyboards, Gigante Brazil on drums, and Wander Taffo from Rádio Táxi, adding his solo guitar to tracks such as "Eu sei, mas eu não sei" and "Convite ao prazer". Albino Infantozzi also contributed on drums for the track "Telefone".
Songs
Among the ten tracks that comprise the record, several songs became emblematic and reaffirmed the work's value. "Nosso Louco Amor" gained great popularity as the theme of the soap opera "Louco Amor", broadcast by Rede Globo in 1983. Other highlights include "Telefone" and "Noite e dia", the latter a partnership between Júlio Barroso and Lobão. "Perdidos na Selva", which introduced the group to the wider public at the Festival MPB Shell 81, is also one of the album's central pieces.
The critic Júlio Barroso spotted the future of Brazilian rock before anyone else. At the MPB-81 festival, leading the group Gang 90 & Absurdettes, he left the Maracanãzinho audience astonished by the performative "Perdidos na selva".
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Legacy
Over time, Essa tal de Gang 90 & Absurdettes has reaffirmed its historical value, solidifying its place as a faithful and significant record of a generation. The album not only made its mark with the success of songs like "Nosso Louco Amor", which became a soap opera theme, but also endures as a reference point for the New Wave movement in Brazil.
Rankings
Tracks
Credits
Hélcio Do Carmo
Herman Torres
Luiz Fernando Borges, Luiz Fernando Borges
Gustavo Suarez, Luiz Crispino
Podcasts
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Videos
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Books
Álbum 3 – 1978 a 1993
Pedro Alexandre Sanches · 2024
Este é o terceiro volume da série 'Álbum', que propõe recontar a história da música brasileira a partir de seus discos mais marcantes. Este volume específico abrange o período de 1978 a 1993, um período crucial que inclui o lançamento do álbum 'Essa Tal de Gang 90 & Absurdettes' em 1983. Escrito pelo jornalista e crítico musical Pedro Alexandre Sanches, é altamente provável que o livro dedique atenção significativa aos álbuns seminais da cena rock dos anos 80, na qual Gang 90 teve um papel central.
The 500 Greatest Brazilian Albums of All Time
Ricardo Alexandre · 2022
The election was spearheaded by journalist Ricardo Alexandre, creator of the Discoteca Básica podcast. Ricardo consulted 162 specialists including journalists, YouTubers, podcasters, musicians, record-shop owners and producers. The result was published as a 200-page hardcover book, with graphic design by Fernando Pires.
300 Important Albums of Brazilian Music
Charles Gavin, Tárik de Souza, Carlos Calado, Arthur Dapieve · 2008
Conceived by Titãs drummer and musical researcher Charles Gavin, the 434-page book brings together covers and reviews of albums released between 1929 and 2007. The texts were written by journalists Tárik de Souza, Arthur Dapieve and Carlos Calado.
Analyses
Essa Tal de Gang 90 & Absurdettes – Wikipedia
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66. Gang 90 & Absurdettes "Essa Tal de Gang 90 & Absurdettes" (1983)
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Com uma história com raízes em Nova Iorque e, depois, em discotecas que marcaram a noite paulista, o álbum de 1983 da Gang 90 & As Absurdettes é um pioneiro da new wave brasileira e traduz, com personalidade local, ressonâncias da revolução punk.
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Provavelmente, não entenderam a proposta musical inovadora da Gang 90 & Absurdettes. A banda paulista acabou "hibernando". Capa do primeiro compacto (single) da Gang 90 & Absurdettes, "Perdidos na Selva". Porém, a semente que a Gang 90 havia plantado, havia germinado.
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O disco detalhado no livro é Essa tal de Gang 90 & Absurdettes, lançado em 1983 pela gravadora RCA com os sucessos Nosso louco amor (Júlio Barroso e Herman Torres) - música propagada como ...
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A presença dessa canção do conjunto na telenovela aumentou ainda mais a popularidade e a relevância da Gang 90 & Absurdettes nesse ano que marcava o lançamento de seu primeiro álbum.
Discogs
Essa Tal de Gang 90 & Absurdettes – Discogs
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