O Terno - Melhor Do Que Parece O Terno
Pickup available at Dawson Street
Usually ready within 24-48 hours - Pre-order items available on day of release.
Mr Bongo is proud to present a 10th anniversary reissue of O Terno's contemporary Brazilian classic Melhor do Que Parece from 2016. Ranked by Rolling Stone Brazil as one of the best releases of 2016, it is a delicate blend of Tropicalia-inspired, psychedelic rock and indie, rich in '60s and '70s influences, that feels as relevant and fresh now as it did 10 years ago. O Terno is made up of three titans from the current Brazilian independent scene: Tim Bernardes on vocals and guitar, Guilherme d'Almeida on bass and Gabriel Basile on drums. Each has gone on to forge themselves as influential members in the Brazilian scene in their solo projects and collaborations with other artists since O Terno went on hiatus in 2024.
Bernardes has since become a musical ambassador outside of Brazil, releasing two Latin Grammy nominated solo albums, collaborating with artists ranging from Gal Costa to Fleet Foxes, Maria Bethania to Jards Macale, and establishing himself among the musicians connected to the 1970s scene. Basile has worked closely with Sessa and features on records by SOYUZ, anaiis, Bruno Berle and more. Both Basile and Guilherme also form part of the group Grand Bazaar, a dance-orientated outfit drawing on gypsy, Balkan, Mediterranean and Brazilian influences.
Recorded across an intense three-month period where the trio spent 12 hours a day in the studio, Melhor do Que Parece is a diverse, exploratory and kaleidoscopic listen. There are influences from classic Brazilian greats such as Os Mutantes and the beautiful string arrangements of Rogerio Duprat, as well as classic '60s and '70s European and American groups from across the spectrum. Those influences are tied up in an experimental indie DIY aesthetic where distorted guitars are juxtaposed with lush string sections. The album kicks off on a high note with the catchy single 'Culpa'; there is an almost John Lennon texture to Tim's vocals here. Next is the dreamy arrangement of 'No', which has a Tropicalia-esque tone and features a beautiful harp intro played by Marina Mello. A swirling psych-rock tinge runs through the record sucking you into its grasp. The crashing cymbals, blazing lead guitars and modulated vocals of 'Nao Espero Mais' and 'Lua Cheia' are two fine examples. Elsewhere, there's the deep fuzz, whirling organs and peaking horns of 'O Orgulho E O Perdao'. Contrasting this there are moments of reflection. The depth and delicacy of 'Depois Que A Dor Passar' and the ethereal heart swell of 'Volta' are a double dose of uplifting nourishment. Another highlight is 'Vamos Assumir', a song immortalised in pop culture when mentioned in Brazilian author Elayne Baeta's book Coisas obvias sobre o amor. The title track 'Melhor do Que Parece' is a grand opus, ranging from smooth angelic melodies with lush strings, to explosions of distorted guitar and horns. It's an epic and fitting closer to this magnificent album.
There are no wasted moments on Melhor do Que Parece; it feels almost like a best-of album and is rightly viewed as a definitive work. Here at Mr Bongo we feel its greatness deserves a much wider global audience to lean in and enjoy its brilliance.
10 year anniversary reissue of O Terno's contemporary Brazilian classic on Mr Bongo. Tim Bernardes, Guilherme d'Almeida & Gabriel Basile serve up a delicate blend of psychedelic rock & indie, rich in '60s & '70s influences.
Available in black or indie only neon pink LP in gatefold sleeve with obi strip and CD.
Track List
LP
A1 - Culpa
A2 - No
A3 - Nao Espero Mais
A4 - Depois Que A Dor Passar
A5 - Lua Cheia
B1 - O Orgulho E O Perdao
B2 - Volta
B3 - Minas Gerais
B4 - Deixa Fugir
B5 - Vamos Assumir
B6 - Melhor Do Que Parece
LP Indie Only Neon Pink Vinyl
A1 - Culpa
A2 - No
A3 - Nao Espero Mais
A4 - Depois Que A Dor Passar
A5 - Lua Cheia
B1 - O Orgulho E O Perdao
B2 - Volta
B3 - Minas Gerais
B4 - Deixa Fugir
B5 - Vamos Assumir
B6 - Melhor Do Que Parece
CD
1. Culpa
2. No
3. Nao Espero Mais
4. Depois Que A Dor Passar
5. Lua Cheia
6. O Orgulho E O Perdao
7. Volta
8. Minas Gerais
9. Deixa Fugir
10. Vamos Assumir
11. Melhor Do Que Parece
Product information
Delivery Details
FREE REGISTERED POST FOR ORDERS OVER €75 WITHINROI*
*DOES NOT INCLUDE HI-FI or HARDWARE PRODUCTS-CHECK DELIVERY RATES FOR MORE DETAILS
Orders are normally dispatched within 12-48 hours of receipt of the order, and normal delivery times to your door are as follows
- Ireland 2-5 working days
- UK 5-7 working days
- Europe 10-14 working days
- U.S. & Rest of World 10-14 working days
Usually ready within 24-48 hours. Pre-order items available on day of Release
Any delays are normally due to the postal service. Orders placed on a Friday will be dispatched on Monday. No orders will be dispatched over the weekend. If you have not received your order within the time shown above, you can check the status of your order. Please email your query to info@towerrecords.ie
CLICK & COLLECT ORDERS:
The service is available via our Website. The collection point is located in Dawson Street only
For more information, contact us at 01 6719444 or email info@towerrecords.ie
Refund and Returns Policy
If the product is in its original condition and unopened, we will accept its return within fourteen days from the day you received the item. You will receive a full refund to the value of the item* *Applies to Online orders only
Refund and Returns Policy Faulty or defective items:
In the unlikely event you receive an item from us that is either defective or faulty, please let us know so we can arrange collection of the item and dispatch a replacement as soon as possible. Please email us at info@towerrecords.ie to arrange the return of a defective item. If goods are being returned due to being defective or an error on our behalf, we will refund delivery charges resulting from the return of the original order. If you still have the original envelope, simply reseal it and return the item to the Sender, stating the fault. FAO Returns Dept. Tower Records 7 Dawson Street Dublin 2 D02 X688
Non-defective items:
If, for some reason, a customer wishes to return an item that is not defective, we will accept the item and issue a refund within 14 days from the day you received the item. If, for some reason, a customer wishes to return an item that is not defective, your item must be unused and in the same “as new” condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. Items such as games, CDs or DVDs (any recordable media) that require a security seal must be returned with the seal intact in order to qualify for a refund. In the interest of hygiene, headsets and earphones may not be returned unless unopened and intact in their original packaging. You will receive a full refund to the value of the item* *Applies to online sales ONLY. FAO Returns Dept. Tower Records 7 Dawson Street Dublin 2 D02 X688
To return an item:
Please wrap the item and the package securely and send them to the address below. We do not accept liability for goods which are returned in faulty packaging. We recommend that you use a recorded or registered delivery service. Please ensure that you have included a note giving full details of the problem, the order number, return notification number and any other details that may be helpful to us in order to track your order down quickly and efficiently. FAO Returns Dept. Tower Records 7 Dawson Street Dublin 2 D02 X688