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VÔO LIVRE ~ VÔO LIVRE EDITIO PRINCEPS 19 (Barcode: 7898901556190) ~ BRAZIL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1981 - 1985 Released: 2011 This is a reissue of the only album recorded by the Brazilian Hard Rock / Progressive Rock power trio Vôo LivreFind albums by this artist, originating from the Rio Grande do Sul state on the Argentinean border. It comprised of guitarist Luis BentoFind albums by this artist, bassist Chico CastroFind albums by this artist and drummer L.A. VieiraFind albums by this artist. All the music performed by the group was original and co-composed by all three band members. This remastered reissue expands the original eponymous album, which presented six tracks, with two bonus tracks originating from sessions for the aborted second album and a track recorded for a compilation some years later. The music is typical guitar power trio Rock, based on basic melodies, catchy riffs and extended instrumental improvisations, which place it stylistically somewhere between late 1960s and early 1970s, although it was recorded in the 1980s. The Portuguese vocals add a nice exotic touch, but do not change the basic direction of the music. The sound quality of the album is somewhat muddy, but has a nostalgic tinge to it. Bento´s guitar work is the absolute highlight of this album and it is every inch as impressive as the work by many famous Rock guitar players worldwide. Overall this is a nice trip down the memory lane, bringing back to life a forgotten chapter of South American Rock, which deserves to be remembered. This album is recommended to avid collectors, who already have all the obvious albums and wish to expand their horizons into uncharted territory and of course guitar freaks, who will discover again that great guitar players are all over this planet.

Updated: 17/02/2019Posted: 17/02/2019

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