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Label: Philips – 33340-1, Universal Music – 33340-1, Polysom – 33340-1 Series: Clássicos Em Vinil Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue Country: Brazil Released: 2018 Genre: Latin Style: Bossanova, MPB A1Deus Lhe Pague Written-By – Chico Buarque De Hollanda 3:20 A2Cotidiano Written-By – Chico Buarque De Hollanda 2:50 A3Desalento Written-By – Chico Buarque, Vinícius* 2:50 A4Construção Written-By – Chico Buarque De Hollanda 6:30 B1Cordão Written-By – Chico Buarque De Hollanda 2:35 B2Olha Maria Written-By – Tom*, Chico Buarque, Vinícius* 3:57 B3Samba De Orly Written-By – Chico Buarque, Toquinho, Vinícius* 2:40 B4Valsinha Written-By – Chico Buarque, Vinícius* 2:00 B5Minha História Adapted By – Chico Buarque Written-By – Dalla*, Pallotino* 3:05 B6Acalanto Written-By – Chico Buarque De Hollanda 1:40
Chico Buarque is one of Brazil's most iconic and influential musicians, known for his poetic songwriting, socially conscious lyrics, and his role in shaping Brazilian popular music (MPB). Active since the 1960s, Buarque became a symbol of resistance during the military dictatorship in Brazil, using his music to subtly criticize the regime and address themes of social justice, love, and identity.
Released in 1971, Construção is widely regarded as one of Buarque's masterpieces and one of the most important albums in Brazilian music history. The album combines the sophisticated arrangements of MPB with elements of samba and classical music, all while incorporating deeply layered, often politically charged lyrics.
The title track, "Construção," is a groundbreaking piece, famous for its intricate wordplay and its unusual lyrical structure. The song tells the story of a construction worker's tragic death, but its form—a series of 14-syllable verses, each ending with a shifting repetition of nouns—creates a hypnotic, almost surreal atmosphere. It is a striking commentary on the dehumanizing aspects of industrialization and labor under a repressive regime.
The rest of the album blends samba rhythms, orchestral flourishes, and lush, melancholic melodies, with songs like "Deus Lhe Pague" and "Cotidiano" continuing Buarque's exploration of Brazil's social and political landscape. Construção stands out for its rich musicality, sophisticated lyricism, and the way it marries personal and political narratives.
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