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It holds its own, not just as a raw, heavy, experimental Brazilian psychedelic rock
album, but as a raw, heavy, experimental psychedelic rock album, full- stop!
Formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1969, Modulo 1000 honed their craft as the house
band in clubs and resorts in Sao Paulo where they predominantly covered
American artists such as Jimmy Hendrix as well as British giants, Led Zeppelin.
After acquiring a taste for fame following the performance of one of their tracks
at the Rio International Song Festival, the band focussed their attention on
composing original material. Their manager, Marinaldo Guimares, encouraged the
band to explore their experimental and creative sides. This, in parallel with the
explosion of experimental music in Brazil, resulted in the band performing
alongside heavyweights such as O Terco; there was a happening in the air.
Modulo 1000 recorded just one album. Released on Top Tape records in 1972, it
featured Eduardo Leal on bass, Candido Faria on drums, Daniel Cardone on guitar,
violin and vocals, and Luiz Paulo Simas on organ, piano, and vocals. 'Nao Fale
Com Paredes' was produced by the popular DJ, Ademir Lemos, and came housed
in a fold-out cover featuring tripped-out artwork and design by Wander Borges.
However, due the uncompromising nature of its wild, heavy psychedelic rock
sound, the album was destined not to be played on the radio in Brazil. Rumours
suggest that the label didn't understand the album, and as a result, it wasn't
promoted or marketed. Thus, like many other underground cult classics, it was
lost in the ether, only later to be rediscovered by a new audience at a different
time. One thing is certain, you defnitely know when you've heard Modulo 1000.
The sound is raw, heavy and at points quite aggressive, more Black Sabbath than
Os Mutantes. It foats between psychedelic rock, prog rock, early metal, and dare
we say, displays elements of proto-math-rock.
The band's discography includes a 7" single, as well as their music being featured
on several compilations for Odeon Records, additionally they released a 7" single
under their alias 'Love Machine' for Top Tape Records.
These compositions are included as bonus tracks on the CD version of our
reissue.
Tracklist
LP Tracks: Turpe Est Sine Crine Caput / Nao Fale Com Paredes / Espelho / Lem -
Ed - Ecalg / Olho Por Olho, Dente Por Dente / Metro Mental / Teclados / Salve-Se
Quem Puder / Animalia
CD Tracks: Turpe Est Sine Crine Caput / Nao Fale Com Paredes / Espelho / Lem -
Ed - Ecalg / Olho Por Olho, Dente Por Dente / Metro Mental / Teclados / Salve-Se
Quem Puder / Animalia / Ferrugem E Fuligem / Curtissima / The Cancer Stick /
Waiting For Tomorrow / Big Mama / Isto Nao Quer Dizer Nada / Gloriosa / Cafusa