TOM ZE – Tom Ze (2022 Reissue) – LP – Vinyl

LP -Black Vinyl.Reissued for the first time outside of Brazil. This reissue includes unseen photos, new testimonials from Tom Ze himself and a lengthy article signed by Bento Araujo, author of the book series Lindo Sonho Delirante. Housed in a Gatefold Sleeve.

Tom Z is considered the most “paulista” of all Tropicalistas. He came from Bahia, but his wry urban poetry, infused with the uncomfortable sounds of the largest metropolis of South America, is pure So Paulo. The variety of musical genres in the LP samba, sertanejo, bolero, xote, repente and forro reflects the cultural diversity of the Bras neighbourhood, a meeting point of Italians, nordestinos, Africans, and latinos.

After a few strategic mistakes in his career, Tom Ze found a new home at Continental label. It was there that he made four albums for the remaining 1970s, beginning with this one. When this LP was releasedin 1972 it marked the beginning of a new phase in Tom Zes career. He decided to move into simpler forms of writing and released an album that is a result of that. When this LP was released, in 1972, Tom Z had a relentless interest in the unexplored, in the experiments, and in the unusual. These songs revealed a more mature Tom Z, addressing social issues, outdated concepts, false traditions, and the hypocrisy from Brazils military government.

Tracklist:

SIDE A
A1. Happy End
A2. Frvo (Pecadinho)
A3. A Bab
A4. Menina, Amanh de Manh (O Sonho Voltou)
A5. Dor e Dor
A6. Senhor Cidado

SIDE B
B1. A Briga Do Edifcio Italia Com O Hilton Hotel
B2. O Anfitrio
B3. O Abacaxi de Irara
B4. O Sndalo
B5. Se O Caso Chorar
B6. Sonho Colorido de um Pintor