Carioca

by Chico Buarque

Carioca cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 5 May 2006
  • Label: Biscoito Fino
  • Country: Brazil
  • Length: 36:51
  • Community rating: 3/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Arriving after a lengthy period dedicated to literature, 'Carioca' is a masterful return to songwriting for Chico Buarque. The album functions as a loving homage to Rio de Janeiro, weaving intricate MPB melodies with his trademark lyrical elegance to capture both the romanticism and the stark social realities of the city.

Genres

Descriptors: Sophisticated, Melodic

Tracklist

  1. Sub煤rbio (3:22)
  2. Outros Sonhos (3:11)
  3. Ode Aos Ratos (3:09)
  4. Dura Na Queda (4:06)
  5. Porque Era Ela, Porque Era Eu (2:27)
  6. As Atrizes (3:31)
  7. Ela Faz Cinema (3:21)
  8. Bolero Blues (2:29)
  9. Renata Maria (3:37)
  10. Leve (3:05)
  11. Sempre (2:32)
  12. Imagina (1:58)

Credits

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