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A cinematic, politically charged masterpiece of MPB that stands as one of the greatest artistic achievements in modern Brazilian music history.
Originally released in 1971 by Philips Records, Construção is singer-songwriter Chico Buarque’s definitive magnum opus. Written and recorded while Brazil was under a military dictatorship, the album relies on genius wordplay, dodecasyllabic proparoxytone verse structures, and stark narrative symbolism to bypass state censorship while delivering razor-sharp socio-political critique. Enhanced by sweeping, dramatic orchestral arrangements from Rogerio Duprat and Tom Jobim, the title track "Construção" remains a undisputed crowning achievement of Brazilian songwriting.
A essential cornerstone of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), Samba, Bossa Nova, and Chamber Folk, the 10-track album weaves themes of urban existential dread, political exile, and romantic longing. Highlighted by the staggering complex narrative of the title track "Construção," the protest opener "Deus Lhe Pague," the routine-weary "Cotidiano," and the melancholic exile ballad "Samba De Orly" (co-written with Toquinho and Vinícius de Moraes). Pressed on 180g Standard Black Vinyl.
Track List:
Side A
- Deus Lhe Pague
- Cotidiano
- Desalento
- Construção
Side B
- Cordão
- Olha Maria (feat. Tom Jobim)
- Samba De Orly
- Valsinha
- Minha História
- Acalanto