Garra (LP)

Beschrijving

2025 reïssue MARCOS VALLE “Garra”: seminal 1971 MPB classic blending sunshine pop, samba and protest soul
Reissued-remastered by Vampisoul with restored audio and original artwork on 180gram vinyl

SIDE A:
1. Jesus Meu Rei
2. Com Mais De 30
3. Garra
4. Black Is Beautiful
5. Ao Amigo Tom
6. Paz e Futebol
SIDE B:
1. Que Bandeira
2. Wanda Vidal
3. Minha Voz Vira Do Sol Da América
4. Vinte E Seis Anos De Vida Normal
5. O Cafona

Originally released in 1971, Garra captures Marcos Valle at a crossroads between commercial appeal and subtle resistance. Beneath its breezy, radio-friendly melodies lies a sharp undercurrent of political critique, coded in allegory and poetic abstraction to bypass Brazil’s harsh censorship regime. Valle expands his palette beyond bossa nova, incorporating elements of American soul, psych-pop, and funk, while collaborating closely with his brother, the lyricist Paulo Sérgio Valle.
The album’s duality is its strength: tracks like “Black Is Beautiful” and “Paz e Futebol” frame socially conscious messages within lush orchestrations and infectious grooves. “Ao Amigo Tom” pays homage to Antônio Carlos Jobim, while “Que Bandeira” and “O Cafona” gently critique bourgeois hypocrisy. This Vampisoul reissue restores Garra’s layered brilliance for a new generation, highlighting Valle’s artistic courage during one of Brazil’s most repressive decades.