Mata virgem

by Raul Seixas

Mata virgem cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 September 1978
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: Brazil
  • Length: 24:43
  • Community rating: 3.75/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking the final collaboration with lyricist Paulo Coelho, the album explores a more pastoral and acoustic soundscape characterized by its focus on rural mysticism. The production prioritize intimate vocal delivery and organic instrumental layering that reflect the artist's interest in the geographic and spiritual heart of Brazil. It represents a significant stylistic move toward structurally simpler folk arrangements while maintaining his foundational counter-cultural lens.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, Portuguese, Reflective, folk, protest, portuguese, guitars, storytelling, distorted

Tracklist

  1. Judas (2:55)
  2. As profecias (3:54)
  3. T谩 na hora (2:12)
  4. Planos de papel (2:17)
  5. Conserve seu medo (1:43)
  6. Neg贸cio 茅 (2:57)
  7. Mata virgem (2:24)
  8. Pagando brabo (2:29)
  9. Magia de amor (1:32)
  10. Todo mundo explica (2:15)

Credits

  • Raul Seixas - primary artist, written-by
  • Miguel Cidras - arranged by, piano
  • Didi - bass
  • Jamil Joanes - bass
  • Paulo C茅sar Barros - bass
  • Ruth Freihof - cover
  • Gustavo - drums
  • Jorginho - drums

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