Plastic Soda
Jupiter Apple
1999
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Why This Album Matters
Plastic Soda, the second work by the acclaimed musician Flávio Basso, artistically known as Jupiter Apple or Júpiter Maçã, is a distinctive milestone in his discography. Released in 1999, this album breaks from its predecessor by being entirely sung in English, exploring a bold and multifaceted sound. The work stands out for an innovative fusion that intertwines elements of jazz and genuinely Brazilian rhythms, such as samba and bossa nova, with Jupiter Apple's characteristic psychedelia. This combination creates a unique sonic tapestry that transcends stylistic boundaries and reaffirms the artist's experimental vein.
Context
Flávio Basso, already established in his artistic persona as Jupiter Apple, presented Plastic Soda as his second solo album. The work featured the participation of Marcelo Birck, a previous collaborator of the musician on A Sétima Efervescência, adding creative continuity to the team. In addition to Birck, the future guitarist of the band Cachorro Grande, Marcelo Gross, also contributed to the project, taking on the drums and enriching the album's instrumental line-up.
Recording
Plastic Soda was released on 1st September 1999, under the independent label Trama. The technical sheet reveals Flávio Basso's impressive versatility, as he is credited for vocals, guitars, acoustic guitar, bass, drums, piano, organ, pandeiro, maraca, bongos, violin, keyboard, and the cover art, indicating a deep authorial immersion in the creative process. The album also featured rich instrumental collaboration: Marcelo Birck contributed electric guitar and arrangements on track 5, while Júlio Cascaes handled the bass and Marcelo Gross the drums. Other musicians added specific textures, such as Gustavo Dreher on flute on selected tracks and Márcio Petracco on violin on track 9.
Songs
Among the compositions that make up Plastic Soda, the track "Bridges Of Redemption Park" deserves special mention for its inspiration. The title is a clear reference to Parque Farroupilha, popularly known as Parque da Redenção, an emblematic landmark in Porto Alegre, Flávio Basso's hometown.
Legacy
The relevance of Plastic Soda was quickly recognised within the Brazilian music scene. In the year of its release, the album earned Júpiter Maçã the prestigious award for best composer of the year, granted by the Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte (APCA) in 1999.
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Plastic Soda is the second studio album by the Brazil ian musician Jupiter Apple, released on September 1, 1999, by the independent label Trama. [1] Unlike its predecessor, it is sung entirely in English and blends elements of jazz and traditional Brazilian genres such as samba and bossa nova with the psychedelia Jupiter Apple is known for. [2] Marcelo Birck, who previously collaborated with ...
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But over time, Plastic Soda became a loyal companion in the most varied and crazy circumstances and situations, still accompanying me today, even without the excesses of two decades ago.
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But over time, Plastic Soda became a loyal companion in the most varied and crazy circumstances and situations, still accompanying me today, even without the excesses of two decades ago.
Jupiter cria bossa futurista em inglês - Folha de S.Paulo
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Gaúcho Jupiter Maçã, 31, transforms into an alter ego named Jupiter Apple to release his second solo album, "Plastic Soda", entirely in English and based on references such as bossa nova...