{"product_id":"melhor-do-que-parece-vinyl-lp-cd","title":"Melhor do Que Parece – Vinyl LP\/CD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*PLEASE NOTE: This is a pre-order only of this vinyl LP\/CD, and will be shipping 20th November 2026*\u2028\u2028\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you order additional products from our site they will be sent out with 'Melhor do Que Parece', so please place a separate order for those.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Intro \/ 2. Colégio \/ 3. Cachorro \/ 4. Pinguim \/ 5. Casquinha \/ 6. Batuque \/ 7. Mantra ft. Emicida \/ 8. Passagem \/ 9. Explodir \/ 10. Sapato \/ 11. Chiste ft. Rincon Sapiência \/ 12. Fogueira \/ 13. Partilhar \/ 14. Santana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr Bongo is proud to present a\u003cstrong\u003e 10th anniversary reissue \u003c\/strong\u003eof O Terno’s contemporary Brazilian classic Melhor do Que Parece from 2016. Ranked by \u003cstrong\u003eRolling Stone Brazil as one of the best releases of 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a delicate blend of \u003cstrong\u003eTropicália-inspired, psychedelic rock and indie\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in ‘60s and ‘70s influences, that feels as relevant and fresh now as it did 10 years ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO Terno is made up of \u003cstrong\u003ethree titans\u003c\/strong\u003e from the current Brazilian independent scene: \u003cstrong\u003eTim Bernardes \u003c\/strong\u003eon vocals and guitar, \u003cstrong\u003eGuilherme d’Almeida\u003c\/strong\u003e on bass and \u003cstrong\u003eGabriel Basile \u003c\/strong\u003eon drums. Each has gone on to forge themselves as influential members in the Brazilian scene in their solo projects and collaborations with other artists since O Terno went on hiatus in 2024. Bernardes has since become a musical ambassador outside of Brazil, releasing two Latin Grammy nominated solo albums, collaborating with artists ranging from \u003cstrong\u003eGal Costa to Fleet Foxes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMaria Bethânia to Jards Macalé\u003c\/strong\u003e, and establishing himself among the musicians connected to the 1970s scene. Basile has worked closely with \u003cstrong\u003eSessa \u003c\/strong\u003eand features on records by \u003cstrong\u003eSOYUZ, anaiis, Bruno Berle \u003c\/strong\u003eand more. Both Basile and Guilherme also form part of the group \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Bazaar,\u003c\/strong\u003e a dance-orientated outfit drawing on gypsy, Balkan, Mediterranean and Brazilian influences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded across an \u003cstrong\u003eintense three-month period \u003c\/strong\u003ewhere the trio spent 12 hours a day in the studio, Melhor do Que Parece is a diverse, exploratory and kaleidoscopic listen. There are influences from classic \u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian greats such as Os Mutantes \u003c\/strong\u003eand the beautiful string arrangements of \u003cstrong\u003eRogério Duprat\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as classic ‘60s and ‘70s European and American groups from across the spectrum. Those influences are tied up in an \u003cstrong\u003eexperimental indie DIY aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e where distorted guitars are juxtaposed with lush string sections. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album kicks off on a high note with the catchy single ‘Culpa’; there is an\u003cstrong\u003e almost John Lennon texture\u003c\/strong\u003e to Tim’s vocals here. Next is the dreamy arrangement of ‘Nó’, which has a\u003cstrong\u003e Tropicália-esque tone\u003c\/strong\u003e and features a beautiful harp intro played by Marina Mello. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eswirling psych-rock tinge\u003c\/strong\u003e runs through the record sucking you into its grasp. The crashing cymbals, blazing lead guitars and modulated vocals of ‘Não Espero Mais’ and ‘Lua Cheia’ are two fine examples. Elsewhere, there’s the deep fuzz, whirling organs and peaking horns of ‘O Orgulho E O Perdão’. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrasting this there are\u003cstrong\u003e moments of reflection\u003c\/strong\u003e. The depth and delicacy of ‘Depois Que A Dor Passar’ and the ethereal heart swell of ‘Volta’ are a double dose of uplifting nourishment. Another highlight is ‘Vamos Assumir’, a song immortalised in pop culture when mentioned in \u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian author Elayne Baeta's book Coisas óbvias sobre o amor. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title track ‘\u003cstrong\u003eMelhor do Que Parece’ is a grand opus\u003c\/strong\u003e, ranging from smooth angelic melodies with lush strings, to explosions of distorted guitar and horns. It’s an epic and fitting closer to this magnificent album. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no wasted moments on Melhor do Que Parece; it feels almost like a\u003cstrong\u003e best-of album \u003c\/strong\u003eand is rightly viewed as a definitive work. Here at Mr Bongo we feel its greatness deserves a much wider global audience to lean in and enjoy its brilliance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle LP, available in black and neon pink variant, in gatefold sleeve with obi strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d1lhO06z_YM?si=i6hoKCFj6ajJRSDc\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Jz58s3sEyc?si=J78pSyLQG6SyDwZW\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I9RlpLeT7U8?si=T580EszNDBAZze9B\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"O Terno","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":56922539295106,"sku":"MRBLP360","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neon Pink Vinyl LP","offer_id":56922539327874,"sku":"MRBLP360P","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":56922539360642,"sku":"MRBCD360","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/3366\/files\/MRBCDLP360---O-Terno---Melhor-do-Que-Parece---shop-sq-no-obi.jpg?v=1789911671","url":"https:\/\/www.mrbongo.com\/products\/melhor-do-que-parece-vinyl-lp-cd","provider":"Mr Bongo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}