Name: Drama
Brand: Rodrigo Amarante

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

PRC422LP

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Colour

Green

Colour details

Clear Olive Vinyl.

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Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-07-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0644110042217

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / green

PRC422CD

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Download code: No

2021-07-23

644110042224

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Rodrigo Amarante

Genre GB

Latin / South American 

Label GB

Polyvinyl

Polyvinyl is an independent label based in Champaign, Illinois. Founded in 1996 by Matt Lunsford and Darcie Knight Lunsford, the label has become a respected name in the music industry. With a diverse roster of talented *artists* and *performers*, Polyvinyl has established itself as a hub for innovative and boundary-pushing music.

Over the years, Polyvinyl has released albums from a wide range of genres including indie rock, pop, punk, electronic, and more. The label's commitment to quality and artistic integrity is evident in every release they put out. They have consistently championed emerging artists who push the boundaries of their respective genres.

In addition to releasing music, Polyvinyl also offers a variety of merchandise options for fans to support their favorite *artists*. From vinyl records to t-shirts and posters, there is something for everyone. The label's online store provides a convenient way for fans to discover new music while directly supporting the artists they love.

Rodrigo Amarante is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist born on September 6, 1976 in Rio de Janeiro, RJ. With his unique blend of musical talents, he has captivated audiences around the world with his soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
From an early age, Rodrigo showed a natural talent for music and quickly became proficient in various instruments. His passion for storytelling through songwriting led him to pursue a career in music, where he has since gained recognition for his evocative compositions.
With influences ranging from bossa nova to indie rock, Rodrigo's music transcends genres and speaks to the universal human experience. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other artists, his captivating performances leave a lasting impression on all who listen.

You may know Rodrigo Amarante already. You may have heard "Tuyo," his theme tune to the Netflix drama Narcos, or the Little Joy album, recorded with Fab Moretti and Binki Shapiro, you might have noted his name among the credits on songs by Gal Costa, Norah Jones and Gilberto Gil; or perhaps you saw him play live with Brazilian samba big band Orquestra Imperial, or with Rio rockers Los Hermanos; you really should have heard his debut album, Cavalo, released in 2014. You may think you know Rodrigo Amarante already, but Drama, his second solo album, is going to introduce a whole new level of confusion to the mix.

Drama is purposefully caricatural, cinematic; "As biased as memory". It flows as an arch, playfully deceiving, like a tale. The ominous opening number gives you a hint that things might not be what they appear, and clues are hiding in plain sight. "Projection, attachment, deception: that is Drama." The sunny upbeat start of "Maré", with a nearly childish opening melody, echoes something less naïf: "The tide will fetch what the ebb brings". The beat helps you move past. "Tango" sounds like falling in love on the dance floor, warm and tropical, it celebrates companionship, while perhaps pleading for it, yearning. "Tara," meanwhile, feels like something Astrud Gilberto might have sung at the height of bossa nova’s global popularity, with the twist of the big-band-era muted horns on the chorus, nearly self-deprecating, as if mocking such idealized infatuation.

Drama

Music GB

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