RELEASED ON 28.6.2024 ON MR BONGO VIA PROPER
CATALOGUE NUMBER MRBLP309B
Ana Frango Eletrico's petit cult classic masterpiece 'Little Electric Chicken Heart'
from 2019, which was only ever released on vinyl and CD in Brazil and Japan, has
fast become a collector's item.
Well received by fans, DJs, and reviewers on release, the album's reputation has
been slowly building ever since, gaining a Latin Grammy nomination in 2020, and
now solidly cementing itself as a gem of contemporary Brazilian music.
Across the albums nine tracks, Ana blends elements and influences from MPB,
Tropicalia, indie rock, punk and pop , forging them together with a sumptuous
dose of their signature style. The finesse of 'Saudade' kicks off the LP, one of
Ana's most known tracks to a non- Brazilian audience. A sublime opener,
beginning with a spellbinding piano solo before transcending into a beautiful
dream-laden slice of warmth, complete with luscious jazzy horns and deft vocal
delivery. 'Promessa e previsoes' follows, the only track on the album not to be
written by Ana, instead being penned by Chico Franca . It's a swelling and
sweeping twilight groover, building and breaking across absorbing peaks.
Other highlights on the album include the anthemic 'Chocolate', which was a frm
favourite with a packed sing- along crowd when we heard Ana perform it live.
Elsewhere, 'Se No Cinema' hits with its quirky allure, charm and catchy melodies
before transforming into a carnival spirit.
Tapping into the richness of Brazil's new wave of musical energy, the album also
includes a heavyweight lineup of collaborations with artists such as Dora
Morelenbaum (Bala Desejo), Tim Bernardes, Antonio Neves and Guilherme Lirio
to name but a few.
A short, sweet and refreshing record, that leaves nothing to waste, marrying
playful ideas with poignant themes. 'Little Electric Chicken Heart' is a future
classic and will beguile fans of '70s Brazilian recordings, Gal Costa, Mac
DeMarco, Stereolab, Superorganism, Caetano Veloso and more.
Tracks:
1. Saudade
2. Promessa e Previsoes
3. Se no Cinema
4. Tem Certeza?
5. Chocolate
6. Vinheta
7. Torturadores
8. Devia Ter Ficado Menos
9. Caspa