Sim by Vanessa Da Mata - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Sim is Vanessa da Mata's third album and the first after the huge commercial success of Essa Boneca Tem Manual, from 2004. If Essa Boneca Tem Manual was a blatant, although undeniably very successful, appeal to pure commercialism and the radio hit lists, Sim is a firm step back towards a more intellectual approach to Brazilian pop music. Liminha, who produced the last album, has been substituted by the hip and hyped production duo Kassin and Mario Caldato. As usual when Kassin is involved, the result is an excellent and very fresh sounding production which manages to give a very modern impression without appearing fake or overproduced. Sim was partly recorded in Jamaica, and reggae is indeed one of the primary themes of the album. "Vermelho," "Ilegais," and "Absurdo" are all pure reggae songs. And as a bonus, Sly & Robbie, one of Jamaica's most acclaimed and prolific producer teams, contribute on five tracks. A less welcome guest appearance is that of Ben Harper, who lends his voice and English lyrics to "Boa Sorte/Good Luck." The purpose of Harper's presence is undoubtedly to keep the attention of the mainstream teenage crowd, who first discovered da Mata through the success of Essa Boneca Tem Manual. It has to be said, though, that in spite of Harper, "Boa Sorte/Good Luck" is actually a quite nice song. "Baú" with its imposing and danceable Afro-beat is one of the real highlights of the album. As is the opening reggae "Vermelho" and the romantic dance track "Você Vai Me Destruir," written together with guitarist Fernando Cacatau and flirting enthusiastically with '70s style disco. Apart from the three reggae tracks, the music on Sim (for all its obvious pop mannerisms) stands firmly rooted in the rich Brazilian music tradition, drawing from samba, baião, coco and even brega. The album conclusion is a simple and sweet little song, where da Mata is backed only by her own acoustic guitar. [Also released with bonus tracks.] ~ Philip Jandovský

1. Vermelho

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer

2. Fugiu Com a Novela

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer

4. Boa Sorte / Good Luck

by Vanessa Da Mata, Ben Harper

Featured Artist: Ben Harper; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata
Ben Harper; Performer
Composer: Ben C Harper
Vanessa Da Mata; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata
Ben C Harper; Composer

5. Amado

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata
Marcelo Jeneci; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata
Marcelo Jeneci; Composer

7. Você Vai Me Destruir

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata
Fernando Catatau; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata
Fernando Catatau; Composer

8. Absurdo

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer

9. Quem Irá Nos Proteger

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer

10. Ilegais

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer

11. Quando um Homem Tem uma Mangueira no Quintal

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer

12. Meu Deus

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer

13. Minha Herança: Uma Flor

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer

15. Ai, Ai, Ai... (DeepLick Radio Remix)

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Liminha
Vanessa Da Mata; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata
Liminha; Composer
Remixing: Deeplick; Production

3. Baú

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata; Composer

6. Pirraça

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata
Kassin; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata
Kassin; Composer

14. Ai, Ai, Ai...

by Vanessa Da Mata

Primary Artist: Vanessa Da Mata; Main Performer
Performer: Vanessa Da Mata; Performer
Composer: Vanessa Da Mata
Liminha; Composer
Lyricist: Vanessa Da Mata
Liminha; Composer
Producer: Liminha; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

58 minutes and 56 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

World, Brazilian, Worldwide, Rock, Adult Alternative

Label

Sony BMG Music Entertainment

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

Brazil

Language

Portuguese (Portugal)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886971588729