Alma Brasilera

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Brazilian singer Alexandre Pires has fashioned an impressive career via his supple, expressive voice, but it's not enough to make Alma Brasilera more than a lukewarm effort. In fact, Pires sounds downright average throughout this mostly uninspired collection of Brazilian pop standards. He hits all the right notes and dramatize each lyric accordingly, but it's never more than adequate. Perhaps he felt defeated by the oddly sedate musical arrangements and glossy production work; too much shine seems to have seeped the energy out of every song. Horns blare, back-up singers coo and percussion pulses, but the temperature hardly rises above adult-contemporary cool. Many of the album's tracks sound flat and tinny, like they’re missing an added layer of instrumentation. The only exceptions are "Regresa a Mi," a sweet ballad; and "Amor Perfecto," a fluffy ode to love. But that's hardly enough to make Alma Brasilera worth a second--or even full first--listen. --Joey Guerra

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Average customer rating: I could feel something...

Alma Brasilera Alexandre Pires Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Meu Samba Estrella Guia Alexandre Pires The Best of Só Prá Contrariar ASIN: B00064LOXC Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

1. Esa Tal Libertad
2. Amor Perfecto
3. PaTropical
4. Cosa del Destino
5. Por Usted
6. Aguanta Coraz
7. Dulce Obsesi
8. Dde Domingo
9. Bye, Bye Tristeza
10. Usted Abuso
11. Regresa a M
12. Es Parte de Mi Show
13. Alma Brasilera: Manha de Carnaval/Garota de Ipanema/Mas Que Nada

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Brazilian singer Alexandre Pires has fashioned an impressive career via his supple, expressive voice, but it's not enough to make Alma Brasilera more than a lukewarm effort. In fact, Pires sounds downright average throughout this mostly uninspired collection of Brazilian pop standards. He hits all the right notes and dramatize each lyric accordingly, but it's never more than adequate. Perhaps he felt defeated by the oddly sedate musical arrangements and glossy production work; too much shine seems to have seeped the energy out of every song. Horns blare, back-up singers coo and percussion pulses, but the temperature hardly rises above adult-contemporary cool. Many of the album's tracks sound flat and tinny, like they're missing an added layer of instrumentation. The only exceptions are "Regresa a Mi," a sweet ballad; and "Amor Perfecto," a fluffy ode to love. But that's hardly enough to make Alma Brasilera worth a second--or even full first--listen. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews:

I could feel something..........2005-04-05

and isn't that what you want to do when you listen to music and singing? I am newly exposed to this artist and these songs, and if he can do better than this, I am sure I will be buying more of his productions. I like the musical arrangements and listen to this album often and haven't fell asleep yet. A lot of what the amazon.com reviewer says strikes a chord with me, but he should lighten up a bit. I found this to be a satisfying way to introduce myself to Pires, and for him to reach out to a wider audience.

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