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Exagerado
Rock · 2017

Exagerado

Cazuza

A high-stakes debut of poetic rock and raw romanticism. Cazuza’s raspy baritone navigates neon-lit streets, balancing hedonistic joy with deep, soulful longing.

2017 · Gala (2)

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Exagerado is the sound of a man finally breathing on his own. After departing Barão Vermelho, Cazuza didn't just release a solo album: he defined a new archetype for the Brazilian rock star. The album is a masterclass in emotional maximalism, where every feeling is amplified to its breaking point. It sounds like the humid air of a Rio night, thick with the scent of sea salt, cheap cigarettes, and expensive perfume. The production is quintessential 1980s, but it possesses a grit and a poetic weight that prevents it from feeling dated.

Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive opening chorus of Exagerado where the brass and vocals collide in a celebration of emotional over-saturation.
The delicate, almost whispered delivery in Codinome Beija-Flor that transforms into a soaring, painful realization of lost love.
The cynical, driving rhythmic pulse of Medieval II capturing the friction of 1980s Brazilian urban life.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Exagerado sound next to the rest of Cazuza's catalogue?

Analog Warmth+0.7σ

The production is pushed a touch harder into analog warmth than this artist usually allows.

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