III
Karisma, 2022
8/10
A Brazilian outfit with a penchant for both English and Brazilian prog-rock, Caravela Escarlate return with a 3rd album that touches on historical contexts that point towards Roman Empire, Medieval Times, Pre-Columbian Civilizations and the Age of Discovery.
“Bússola do Tempo” gets the listen off to a busy and driving start, where the thumping drums and swift keys are met with expressive singing, and “Castelos do Céu” follows with a dreamy, rhythmic demeanor that’s a bit nostalgic and not short on melody, too.
In the middle, “Mandala” brings much pretty and atmospheric musicianship to the agile climate, while “Cruz da Ordem” recruits a cinematic appeal that’s a bit haunting, full of bouncy bass and acrobatic keyboards that help make this the album’s best.
The final track, “Filtro dos Sonhos”, puts a firm exclamation point on the affair, and is textured precisely with rich, progressive and dynamic interaction between the trio.
The band consists of Jove David Paiva (bass, guitar, vocals), Elcio Cáfaro (drums), and Ronaldo Rodrigues (keyboards), and together they make for a very unique and worldly version of prog-rock that covers much ground in these very well developed 7 tracks.
Travels well with: Tusmørke- Intetnett; Jordsjø- Jord Sessions