Mondo Cane

Years Active

1992

Genres

pop rock, rock, ballad, rock and roll, samba pop, bossa nova

Instruments

electric guitar, acoustic guitar

Biography

Mondo Cane is the title of the tenth studio album by Brazilian singer-songwriter Lulu Santos, released in 1992. The album, which takes its name from a 1962 Italian film, explores a sound that blends rock, pop, and influences from Brazilian rhythms like samba and bossa nova, demonstrating the artist's versatility. Despite not achieving the same commercial success as other works by Lulu Santos, "Mondo Cane" is remembered for tracks like "Apenas Mais Uma de Amor", which became a major hit and a milestone in the singer's career, being frequently performed at his shows.

The record features a talented backing band, composed of Christiaan Oyens on drums, Décio Crispim on bass, and Sacha Amback on keyboards, in addition to guest appearances by other musicians who enriched the production. Lulu Santos contributed 5-string and 12-string guitars, and acoustic guitars, showing his instrumental mastery. The album's production was handled by Lulu Santos himself, who sought to experiment with different musical genres, resulting in songs that range from heavy rock with funk and psychedelic influences, to calmer, more introspective moments.

Although "Mondo Cane" was a lower-selling album compared to others by Lulu Santos, its importance lies in its artistic boldness and the quality of its compositions. The album was made available for free download on the artist's official website a decade after its release, allowing a new audience to access this work. The song "Apenas Mais Uma de Amor" transcended the album, establishing itself as one of the biggest hits of Lulu Santos' career and a classic of Brazilian popular music.

Discography

• Date My Ass (1982)
• Damned To Be Cool (1983)
• Rain (1984)
• Mondo Cane (1986)