Um Gosto De Sol
Urban Jungle/Warner Music, 2021
8/10
The Brazilian singer Céu returns with a covers album, where the songstress interprets 14 classic songs in her inimitable and Grammy Award winning formula.
“Ao romper da Aurora” opens the listen with much subdued beauty as soulful backing vocals complement Céu’s pretty pipes alongside intricate guitar and strategic drumming, and “Teimosa” follows with a breezy, poetic feel that unfolds with beauty and warmth.
Elsewhere, “I Don’t Know” flows with a gentle rhythm and cultured percussion, while “Feelings” emits a very emotive spirit of sublime singing amid the romantic landscape. “Bim Bom” then glides with a very stylish execution of frisky vibraphone and agile guitar playing.
Landing near the end, “Pode esperar” radiates a timeless, cultured presence and “Criminal” exits the listen with a more firm appearance of drumming that’s punctuated by Céu’s diverse and powerful singing.
Céu actually began her career in the ‘90s doing covers, and has established worldwide fame with 5 albums of original music. Um Gosto de Sol returns to her formative years, and puts a very exciting and alluring spin on international pop that spans many decades.
Travels well with: Susana Baca- Palabras Urg’entes; Tanika Charles- The Gumption