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Freebee – Freebee (1996)

Hello guys! Is there any nostalgic feeling in you that wants you to turn on the old song from your childhood? Some similar tunes to get the same vibe? When I found Freebee and their self-titled album it took me back to the times when euro pop ruled. Freebe was a band from Sweden and that is pretty enigmatic in the Internet (barely any info I can find about them). So without too much background I listened their album. What strikes me hard at the start that their sound is pure 90s. There was a need for this kind of music and their feel that gap. And Sweden had a long lasting success with releasing bands that conquered Europe with their music, just to mentioned Army of Lovers or Ace of Base. And especially similarity to that second band you can find on most of the tracks on Freebe . I’m assuming i t’ s because they had the same production group (but can’t find a solid info abut it so don’t take my word for granted!). But apart from that, Freebee group add ed some more authenticity ...

Badi Assad – Solo (1994)

Hello folks! With today’s review I will take you and myself to a land of beautiful classic guitar. We move to 1994 when a fantastic multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Badi Assad showed her unique style. She came from a musical family , where father and brothers also indulge themselves in a world of music. Solo is a sophomore album, after her debut  Danca do Tons . It starts with surprising silence but soon we can taste tat almost an hour of music will be magical. Her playing technique, original way to lay classical guitar, gives a lot of emotions that strike through album. “Num Pagode Em Planaltina” is filled with small details that will keep you interested. Pristine recording (don’t forget that in th e se times there was no software like a DAW that could help with recording and mixing, old school a l l the way!) sounds just beautiful. Every stroke, every tap, every mute is full of life. With good quality speakers you c ould feel like she was sitting next to you. In “A Bel...