One Down, One Up

Ever since the release of their debut album Outro Lado, the music of Zuco 103 has been acclaimed as one of the most exciting mixtures of electronics and Brazilian music, forever pushing musical boundaries.

To bridge the gap between their acclaimed "Tales Of High Fever" album and their next one (scheduled for 2004), here's a double CD which explores two very different aspects of the band's multiple talents.

CD1 showcases Zuco 103 at their acoustic, jazzy best. 9 tracks, recorded in a spirit similar to that of many jazz albums of the '60s : acoustic instrumentation, very few overdubs, warm & intimate atmosphere. The material consists of four originals, four totally re-arranged, "unplugged" versions of Zuco classics and one cover.

CD2 contains a live recording of one of the band's legendary shows. It will certainly provide an exciting listening experience to all those who have seen Zuco 103 live, as well as to those who haven't, and therefore cannot suspect how incredibly powerful this band is...

This second CD also include three bonus tracks : Gerd's remix of "Treasure", David Walters' remix of "Peregrino", and the mighty new version of "Get Urself 2gether", produced by Morcheeba's co-producer Chris Harrison and featuring young Canadian rapper Tara Chase.

“Really shows what a fantastically sensual vocalist Lilian Vieira really is” (HMV Choice, UK).

“Unifies the sensual warmth of bossa and the programmed architecture of electronica” (Metro Life, UK).

“Far-reaching and catchy, the vibrant exponents of an international scene” (Mojo, UK)