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Expresso 2222
World · 1972 · 9 tracks

Expresso 2222

Gilberto Gil

A radiant homecoming record blending Bahian rhythms with psychedelic folk. Percussive acoustic guitars and joyful melodies celebrate a return from exile.

1972 · Mercury

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A radiant, rhythmic celebration of cultural identity and the relief of returning home.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
Pipoca moderna
1:50
02
Back in Bahia
4:39
03
O canto de ema
6:21
04
Chiclete com banana
3:25
05
Êle e eu
2:15
06
Sai do sereno
3:40
07
Expresso 2222
2:35
08
O sonho acabou
3:50
09
Oriente
6:00
Moments Worth Listening For
The frantic, interlocking acoustic guitar and percussion on the title track that mimics the mechanical rhythm of a speeding train.
The emotional shift in 'Back in Bahia' where the lyrics transition from the cold gray of London to the explosive warmth of Brazil.
The hypnotic, circular flute and guitar patterns on 'Oriente' that create a meditative, psychedelic folk trance.
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 Expresso 2222 sound next to the rest of Gilberto Gil's catalogue?

Nostalgia+1.5σ

The writing leans notably further into nostalgia than the rest of the catalogue.

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