BACAMARTE — Depois Do Fim (1983-2009) RM | SHM-CD | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Arguably one of the strongest progressive rock albums from South America. We can even say that it can beat most European progressive rock albums of the 80's. Two trademarks are original Portuguese female vocal and virtuoso guitar. However, also keyboard layers and folk influences underlined by flute, are hearable. Influences could be traced to Italian prog and Genesis/Camel/Yes."Smog alado" is a symphonic composition with solemn organ in the second part and great vocal. The first track is a pleasant instrumental piece."Miragem" features guitar with Brazilian folk motives; by now you must have noticed that the guitar has a slightly different recorded sound than usually. "Ultimo Entardecer" is the longest track and most varied track. Howe-like guitar runs, Wakeman's synths, acoustic section after symphonic one,...

"Controversia" is not a controversial instrumental workout in a typical Bacamarte manner. The title track has a very solemn synth start and returns down to earth with the female vocals. stanley sgtpepper

Il y a bien longtemps que je n'ai pas écouté de disques de Progressive Rock, préférant me concentrer sur ma passion musicale pour la musique brésilienne. Après O Terço, les années 70, je découvre Bacamarte, les années 80. Le lien s'effectue entre deux de mes passions, la Prog anglo-saxonne et la MPB. Magnifique premier morceaux, "UFO", qui propose une ouverture latine (guitare acoustique) pour ensuite dériver vers des rivages qui m'évoquent Camel, Genesis ou Gentle Giant. Deuxième morceau, "Smog Alado", les esprits de la MPB invoquent Jethro Tull et Yes. Et puis l'apparition de la voix de Jane Duboc qui chante en portugais. Deux singularités dans le monde de la Prog dominé par l'anglais et les voix masculines. Bacamarte est un immense album de Prog Symphonique porté par des claviers luxuriants et la guitare inspirée de Mario Neto qui a composé la majorité des morceaux. Proche de l'album concept, homogène, mais pas répétitif, Bacamarte porte vraiment très haut la Prog, genre musical très mineur au Brésil. L'album fait partie des 100 meilleures productions de la Prog internationale. Dominique Deret
Tracklist  :
1    UFO 6:27
Composed By – Mario Neto
2    Smog Alado 4:10
Composed By – Mario Neto
3    Miragem 4:51
Composed By – Mario Neto
4    Pássaro De Luz 2:32
Composed By – Mario Neto
5    Caño 1:57
Composed By – Marcus Moura
6    Último Entardecer 9:26
Composed By – Mario Neto, Sergio Villarim
7    Controvérsia 1:57
Composed By – Delto Simas, Marco Veríssimo
8    Depois Do Fim 6:30
Composed By – Mario Neto
Credits :
Drums – Marco Veríssimo (tracks: 1 to 8)
Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass – Delto Simas (tracks: 1 to 8)
Flute, Accordion – Marcus Moura (tracks: 1 to 8)
Instruments, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mixed By, Producer – Mario Neto
Keyboards – Sergio Villarim (tracks: 1 to 8)
Percussion – Mr. Paul (tracks: 1 to 8)
Programmed By [Drum Machine] – Mario Neto (tracks: 9)
Recorded By [Recording] – Toninho Barbosa (tracks: 1 to 8)
Written-By – Delto Simas (tracks: 7), Marco Veríssimo (tracks: 7), Marcus Moura (tracks: 5), Mario Neto (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 8), Sergio Villarim (tracks: 6)
Vocals – Jane Duboc (tracks: 2, 4, 6, 8)