Os Dias da Madredeus presented the group's appealing and remarkable compositions. Madredeus settled their musical course in between the original Portuguese fado and influences ranging from Brazilian music to classical musical inflections. Leaded by the voice of Teresa Salgueiro and by the delicate and melodious creations of Pedro Ayres Magalhães, Gabriel Gomes, and Rodrigo Leão.

• Limited Edition
• 30th Anniversary Reissue
• 2LP 180 Gram Vinyl
• Pressed at Optimal Germany
• Reproduction of Original Artwork

"Os Dias da Madredeus, Madredeus' debut album on the Portuguese market, offered for the first time the group's appealing and remarkable compositions. The record exposed the sole musical mission of the Portuguese ensemble. Providing sole compositions, Madredeus settled their musical course in between the original Portuguese fado and influences ranging from Brazilian music to classical musical inflections. Leaded by the voice of Teresa Salgueiro and by the delicate and melodious creations of Pedro Ayres Magalhães, Gabriel Gomes, and Rodrigo Leão, the ensemble started gaining their legion of followers precisely after the record originally hit the record stores in 1987.

"A Vaca de Fogo," the record's third track, swiftly became the group's most recognizable theme due to its joyful rhythmic features and exclusive arrangements. Still, the whole of the work expressed through the album mostly reveals Madredeus' nostalgic musical endeavors, strengthened by way of their gloomy musical direction and enlightened by the sorrow and hurtful lyrics unveiled by Salgueiro's unique vocalizations. "Fado do Mindelo," "Maldito Dia Aziago," and "Amanhã" are just three of the album's most noted tracks, again sustaining the unique character of Madredeus' conceptions, initiating a musical path that eventually conquered fans all over the world." - Mario Mesquita Borges, All Music

Track Listing:

LP 1

01 As Montanhas
02 A Sombra
03 A Vaca de Fogo
04 Os Pássaros Quando Morrem Caem No Céu
05 A Estrada do Monte
06 Adeus ... E Nem Voltei
07 A Península
08 A Cantiga do Campo

LP2

01 Fado Do Mindelo
02 A Marcha Da Oriental
03 A Cidade
04 Maldito Dia Aziago
05 A Andorinha
06 O Brasil
07 O Meu Amor Vai Embora
08 Amanhã

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