Mallu Magalhães (2009 album)

Mallu Magalhães
Studio album by Mallu Magalhães
Released	December 8, 2008 (2008-12-08)
Recorded	2009
Genre	Folk rock, indie folk, alternative rock
Label	Agência de Música, Sony Music
Producer	Kassin
Mallu Magalhães chronology
Mallu Magalhães (2008) Mallu Magalhães (2009)
Singles from Mallu Magalhães
"Shine Yellow" Released: December 22, 2009

Mallu Magalhães is the second studio album by Brazilian folk singer Mallu Magalhães, released on December 8, 2009 through the Agência de Música and Sony Music.

The album was released only with the standard version. After its release, the album received favorable reviews from Brazilian Media. So far the album has only a single, "Shine Yellow".

Background and concept

In August 2009, Mallu entered the studio again, this time under the direction of renowned producer Kassin (Vanessa da Mata, Caetano Veloso, Mariah Carey) to record her second CD^[1]

Among the guests are Mauricio Takara, the band Jennifer Lo-Fi, and even Marcelo Camelo, the singer's boyfriend and also a musician.^[2]

Cover

The cover of the album consists of pictures of Mallu and the cutouts and collages that she did herself.

Music

This album, Mallu exudes resourcefulness and creativity in vocal tracks that explore the different styles, from blues ("Nem Fé Nem Santo") to reggae ("Shine Yellow").

Right away, on the first track of her second album, Mallu Magalhães sings in englishthe song called "My Home Is My Man", just a piece of the kaleidoscopic sound created by the artist from São Paulo. The listener is able to notice a change in style with the beginning chords from the piano.

Even though Marcelo Camelo did not participate in "Nem Fé Nem Santo", you can hear a Mallu Magalhães strongly inspired by the manner of singing her boyfriend. In the first verses of this music, one can see that the contemporary Brazilian independente scene remains the basis for the sound of the girl, who, besides the noticeable diferentes, did not abandon the folk.

The first single "Shine Yellow" is a sunny reggae song, with a horn arrangement reminiscent of Los Hermanos. It is worth mentioning that this band had the participation of Marcelo Camelo.

Going along with the "samba indie" style, "Versinho de Número Um" has at least cute lyrics. There is no denying that along with several songs on the disc, "Versinho de Número Um" is purely influenced by Los Hermanos.

The singer, who still lives with her parents in São Paulo, wrote the song "Make It Easy" for her mother. Marcelo Camelo also makes an appearance in the folk-styled song.

Tropicalistas echoes are also very clear in "Compromisso" with its marching band beat and the added guitar of Kadu Abecassis a la Lanny Gordin and participation of Marcelo Camelo.

The importance of the optimal production of Kassin can also be noticed on the funky song "Te Acho Tão Bonito". One way to sound "cheesy" and original at the same time - if that is possible.

The album also features the country songs "Ricardo" and "You Ain't Gonna Lose You".

More experimental is "Bee On The Grass" - makes the listener wonder if Mallu has been listening to the Brazilian singer Tom Zé. And finally we can see the last appearance of Camelo on the album. "Bee on the grass", which is pure psychedelia - Mallu says that due to new discoveries.^[3]

Mallu also features a nice "Soul Mate".

"É Você Que Tem" if paece with a waltz.

And the last track on the album, Mallu Magalhães opens his range, showing that even learned a little bit of Brazilian popular music, as in experimental and tropicalista - even the title - "O Herói, O Marginal". In particular it presents a new band, Jennifer Lo-Fi, friends of his own Mallu, produced with her last band that is above.

Release and promotion

Mallu So far only released one single "Shine Yellow" and began their tour in Brazil on January 23, 2010 in the "Festival de Verão de Salvador".^[4] The concert album release will be on March 19, 2010, in the Auditório Ibiapuera in São Paulo.^[5]

Singles

• "Shine Yellow" was released to radio and has a music video for the song.

Tour

Main article: Mallu Magalhães concert tour (2010)

Mallu began to support his album on 22 January 2010 in "Festival de Verão de Salvador" in Salvador, Bahia.^[4]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Gereção Internet	[6]

The site staff Geração Internet ended the review of the record saying that maybe Mallu has not yet proven - and had no time, it is true - that is a genius (and this is also the least important).

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"My Home Is My Man"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin	3:47
2.	"Nem Fé Nem Santo"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin	2:46
3.	"Shine Yellow"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin	3:58
4.	"Versinho de Número Um"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin	2:34
5.	"Make It Easy"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin	4:24
6.	"Compromisso"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin	2:46
7.	"Te Acho Tão Bonito"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin	2:09
8.	"Ricardo"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin	1:50
9.	"Bee on the Grass"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin	3:16
10.	"Soul Mate"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin	3:03
11.	"You Ain't Gonna Loose Me"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin	3:00
12.	"É Você Que Tem"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin	3:17
13.	"O Herói, O Marginal"	Mallu Magalhães	Kassin, Jennifer Lo-Fi	3:37

References

1. ^ http://www.mallumagalhaes.com.br/
2. ^ http://g1.globo.com/Noticias/Musica/0,,MUL1402429-7085,00-AOS+MALLU+MAGALHAES+LANCA+SEGUNDO+DISCO+MINHAS+IDEIAS+ESTAO+MAIS+CLARAS.html
3. ^ http://www.new.divirta-se.uai.com.br/html/sessao_19/2009/12/08/ficha_musica/id_sessao=19&id_noticia=18580/ficha_musica.shtml
4. ^ ^{a b} http://www.abn.com.br/editorias1.php?id=57034
5. ^ http://www.mallumagalhães.com.br
6. ^ Esquina da Música