Arquivo
Os Paralamas do Sucesso · 1990
60 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant fusion of rock, reggae, and Brazilian sounds that pulsates with youthful energy and lyrical introspection.
Why this album works
The album achieved critical acclaim, marking a high point in the band's career and helping to popularize alternative rock in Brazil during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Tracks like 'Alagados' became anthems for social awareness, reflecting the band's commitment to addressing important themes through music.
- Career context
- Released in 1990, 'Arquivo' is Os Paralamas do Sucesso's fourth studio album, coming after their breakthrough release 'O Passo do Lui' in 1984. By this time, the band had solidified their reputation in the Brazilian rock scene, blending various genres and gaining widespread popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Titãs· Skank· Engenheiros do Hawaii· Capital Inicial· NX Zero· Cazuza· Los Hermanos· CSS
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Caleidoscópio 3:31
- 2 Óculos 3:39
- 3 Cinema mudo 3:47
- 4 Alagados Standout 5:02
- 5 Lanterna dos afogados Standout 3:10
- 6 Melô do marinheiro 3:28
- 7 Vital e sua moto (Versão 90) 3:30
- 8 O beco 3:09
- 9 Meu erro Standout 3:28
- 10 Perplexo 2:41
- 11 Me liga 3:49
- 12 Quase um segundo 4:35
- 13 Selvagem 4:05
- 14 Romance ideal 4:10
- 15 Será que vai chover? 5:36
- 16 Ska 2:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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