Surging forth from the fertile sands of Rio de Janeiro, Paulinho Moska is the quintessential Brazilian singer/songwriter for the 21st century. The "novo som" (new sound) that he introduces on Tudo Novo de Novo reflects on Brazil's bossa nova heritage while steering clear of the usually-cheesy MPB (música popular do Brasil). Tudo Novo de Novo is optimistic, rhythmic, infectious, and original.
Standout cuts on the album are "Lágrimas de Diamantes," "Pensando em Você," and the title track, with its cresting and deeply satisfying "ah's" following the first chorus. "Bilhete no Fim" probably has the strongest bossa nova backbeat but Moska excels in drawing on many influences without overpowering the listener or distracting from the direct message of his songs.
Jorge Drexler makes two appearances here: the first is a very warm collaboration with Moska on Drexler's song, "Dos Colores: Blanco y Negro." The second is an authorship credit for Moska's cover of "Idade do Ceu" (Spanish: Edad del Cielo; English: The Age of Heaven), where he takes a decent song from deep in Drexler's catalogue and gives it a gorgeous new identity.
Youtube links:
Moska performing "Idade do Ceu" with Zelia Duncan from Os Mutantes -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlmfg81dHZY&feature=related
"Tudo Novo de Novo" from the DVD for this album's tour -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXwFZ_xeVHw
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