Vagarosa [LP]

Ceu - Vagarosa [LP]

Originally released in 2009, Céu's Vagarosa is a landmark of 21st-century Brazilian music -- a lush, genre-blurring journey that weaves samba, dub, psychedelic soul, and electronic textures into a sound both timeless and futuristic. Now reissued on vinyl, this essential album invites listeners to rediscover its warm, analog charm. From the opening track "Sobre o Amor e Seu Trabalho Silencioso," with its cavaquinho and vinyl crackle, to the dub-infused "Cangote," where organ swells and basslines intertwine, Vagarosa showcases Céu's ability to blend traditional Brazilian rhythms with global influences. Her reinterpretation of Jorge Ben's "Rosa Menina Rosa" transforms into a psychedelic swirl of reverb and phasing effects, maintaining its breezy essence. The album's closing track,"Espaçonave," features rainforest sounds and multi-tracked vocals layered over fuzzed-out guitar, reminiscent of the art-pop sensibilities of artists like Natalia Lafourcade. Critically acclaimed upon release, Vagarosa reached No. 2 on the US Billboard World Music chart and was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album in 2010. Its innovative production and Céu's ethereal vocals have cemented its status as a modern classic in Brazilian music. This vinyl reissue captures the album's rich textures and sonic depth, offering both longtime fans and new listeners an opportunity to experience Vagarosa in its full analog glory. Remastered by Colorsounds Paris.

Tracks

01. Sobre O Amor E Seu
02. Cangote 
03. Comadi 
04. Bubuia 
05. Nascente 
06. Grains De Beauté 
07. Vira Lata Trabalho Silencioso
08. Papa
09. Ponteiro
10. Cordão Da Insônia
11. Rosa Menina Rosa
12. Sonâmbulo
13. Espaçonave