Com Defeito de Fabricação
Tom Zé · 1998
36 min · 14 tracks · traditional folk music
A kaleidoscopic blend of eclectic sounds, merging Brazilian rhythms with avant-garde experimentation and sharp social commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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Defect 3: Politicar — This track encapsulates Zé's biting social commentary through playful yet sharp lyrics, critiquing political corruption while blending traditional Brazilian sounds with avant-garde elements.
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Defect 6: Esteticar — Here, Zé explores the intersection of art and life, using unexpected sonic textures to challenge conventional ideas of beauty and aesthetics in society.
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Defect 14: Xiquexique — This longer piece showcases Zé's experimental side, featuring complex rhythms and layered instrumentation that reflect the rich cultural tapestry of Brazil.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky explorations of everyday life
- short bursts of playful energy
- thought-provoking social commentary
- eccentric rhythms for active listening
- varied moods within compact tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking traditional song structures
- prefer straightforward, linear narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Com Defeito de Fabricação marked Tom Zé's return to the Brazilian music scene after a decade-long hiatus. By this time, Zé was well established as a pioneer of the Tropicália movement, but he faced challenges in adapting to the changing musical landscape of Brazil, leading to an album that reflects both his artistic evolution and personal exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Caetano Veloso· Gilberto Gil· Os Mutantes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Defect 1: Gene 2:01
- 2 Defect 2: Curiosidade 4:12
- 3 Defect 3: Politicar 2:40
- 4 Defect 4: Emerê 3:11
- 5 Defect 5: O olho do lago 2:05
- 6 Defect 6: Esteticar 2:55
- 7 Defect 7: Dançar 2:19
- 8 Defect 8: ONU, arma mortal 1:05
- 9 Defect 9: Juventude Javali 2:49
- 10 Defect 10: Cedotardar 1:12
- 11 Defect 11: Tangolomango 2:53
- 12 Defect 12: Valsar 1:14
- 13 Defect 13: Burrice 2:34
- 14 Defect 14: Xiquexique 5:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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