Mingos & Os Samurais
Rui Veloso · 1990
82 min · 22 tracks · blues
A vibrant blend of blues-infused rock and Portuguese folk rhythms, reflecting a unique cultural tapestry.
Top tracks — play these first
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O que eu Quero Ser Quando for Grande — This track encapsulates the youthful aspirations and dreams of its narrator, merging catchy melodies with thoughtful lyrics that resonate with listeners.
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Não Há Estrelas no Céu — With its poignant exploration of longing and existential reflection, this song stands out for its emotional depth and lyrical sophistication.
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No Dia em que o Meno Rock Morreu — This track cleverly comments on cultural shifts, using nostalgia to reflect on the changing musical landscape while remaining catchy and engaging.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant cultural rhythm exploration
- short tracks for casual listening
- playful sing-along moments
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- light-hearted storytelling through music
Maybe skip if you
- prefer heavy, intense compositions
- seek long, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Mingos & Os Samurais is Rui Veloso's fourth studio album, showcasing his evolution as a leading figure in the Portuguese music scene. At this point, he had already established himself with earlier hits and was moving towards a more experimental sound that incorporated various influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carlos Santana· John Mayer· Eric Clapton
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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O que eu Quero Ser Quando for Grande
The verse directly addresses childhood ambitions through vivid imagery of future possibilities.
This direct engagement with aspiration captures the innocence of youth while also contrasting it with adult expectations later in the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Irmãos de Sangue 3:32
- 2 O que eu Quero Ser Quando for Grande 4:27
- 3 No Dia da Comunhão Solene 3:46
- 4 O Prometido é Devido 4:14
- 5 Não Há Estrelas no Céu 3:27
- 6 Twist é Sedução I 2:36
- 7 Conceição 2:39
- 8 No Extremo do Salão 3:59
- 9 Mago do Bilhar 4:45
- 10 Sámapatti 3:35
- 11 Tuna Recreativa 2:56
- 12 A Gente Vai na Digressão 3:21
Disc 2
- 1 Fio de Beque 3:21
- 2 Morena de Azul 4:26
- 3 Psicadélico Desesperado 2:57
- 4 Zira 4:49
- 5 Baile da Paróquia 4:58
- 6 A Paixão (segundo Nicolau da Viola) 3:50
- 7 Twist é Sedução II 3:28
- 8 No Dia em que o Meno Rock Morreu 2:39
- 9 Um Trolha d'Areosa 3:51
- 10 Embalagem de Damas 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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