B-Side of Life

A set of romantic and whimsical ballads by Eduardo Nascimento. Side B is heavily inspired by the french chanson, especially the melancholic "Um homem só" filled with the charming longing of solitude and lost love. What is interesting is the balance between melancholy and hopefulness between sides A and B. Side A features the popular "O vento mudou" a song released in 1967 and that won the portuguese eurovision national contest.Eduardo Nascimento represented Portugal in the festival and reached 12th in the competition. The theme was eventually recorded in later years by bands like UHF and Delfins.  "Eduardo Nascimento was also an important figure in portuguese popular music, being the first black man to win the RTP song festival and therefore representing Portugal in 1967 in the Eurovision. At the time, the RTP song festival was an event of great prestige, media recognition and a place where national prestige was shown. The fact that Portugal's representativ...

  Spectacular duo that offers a set of genuine portuguese folklore, it is still Quim Barreiros's early musical career before he started making more naughty naughty songs and explored his true talent for lyrics with sexual innuendos that appeal to college and non-college crowds.  It feels like having a blast at a village party binging on wine and chourizo. Bought it at a fair for a modest price. Totally worth it. Fanecas fanecas!

  The only LP released by The Beach Bullies, an early 80's post-punk duo from the UK. Guitarist James A. Smith and Jill Fricker with a drum machine create a set of intriguing and lo-fi songs that border on naivete and genuine delighful moments. Lyrics are also quite laid back, although there are some more serious topics about heart-break and relationships.  It's mellow and really good fun, it gives out the feeling that both musicians had a blast recording the songs. Quirky fun times.