{"product_id":"curio-curio-curio-curio-pre-order","title":"Curio Curio - Curio Curio *Pre-Order","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date Friday 24th July 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll pre-orders will be dispatched\/made ready for collection on that day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn their own words Curio Curio's sonic vision \"is not straight disco, not straight samba, not strictly old-school but inspired by all of them, creating something contemporary but still nostalgic\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern fusion influenced as much by Gal Costa and Jorge Ben Jor as Say She She and Bala Desejo, their sound deftly plots a course all of its own. A celebration of freedom, movement, love and life, intertwined with introspective moments of reflection. Treating tradition as something alive, migratory and unresolved, the album is not simply bound by a shared love of Brazilian music, but by a deeper question that runs through every track; where does one belong when home becomes plural? As a Brazilian living in Europe, Luiza's lyrics explore themes of identity, culture, and existence. The tracks move between cities and emotional registers without settling, tracing a sense of identity that shifts rather than resolves. Songs like 'Amor Doente' and 'Mar sem Dar Pe' circle around relationships that resist clarity, while 'Menina Passarinho' captures the fear and necessity of committing to music as a path. For Luiza, deepening her commitment to music alongside years in theatre was both inevitable and difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraun's production follows a similar logic. Initial ideas were often built without obvious reference points, only later incorporating rhythmic and vocal elements that hint at Brazil without reproducing it. Analogue techniques, tape, ribbon microphones and live ensemble recording bring a tactile quality that reflects the duo's interest in process as much as outcome. Highlights include 'Bem Querer', built on an authentic samba street vibe with a super-catchy sing-along chorus, and 'Vem pra Casa' with its cosmic-tinged Brazilian boogie flavour. The album closes with 'A Cor do Meu Sonho', a quiet act of insistence. A refusal to shrink in unfamiliar environments, and a belief in the strength of difference. It is less a conclusion than a continuation, leaving the central question open. \"I started to understand that I can belong to many places at once\", Luiza reflects. \"And that can be something to embrace\". Lyrics from the song 'Raiz' translate in English to \"I value a burning sun and the cold in the air. Constant change is my companion\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Curio Curio, that idea is lived through sound, story and collaboration. A debut that feels both searching and assured, grounded in heritage yet shaped by distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklisting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. To Chegando\u003cbr\u003e2. Bem Querer\u003cbr\u003e3. Menina Passarinho\u003cbr\u003e4. Vem pra Casa\u003cbr\u003e5. Raiz\u003cbr\u003e6. Vida que Entorna (Interludio)\u003cbr\u003e7. Amor Doente\u003cbr\u003e8. Mar sem Dar Pe\u003cbr\u003e9. Canto de Calma\u003cbr\u003e10. Amizade\u003cbr\u003e11. A Cor do Meu Sonho\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for looking at our listing, below are a few points to consider before making a purchase:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- All records we sell are Brand New - pre-orders will normally come sealed but if you are purchasing in stock items, please note the copy may have been unsealed for display in the shop. Please email straight after purchase to enquire if this is of importance to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Orders won't ship until all items are released, so keep this in mind when purchasing multiple pre-orders or a mix of in stock and pre-order items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- We unfortunately don't offer tax\/vat outside of the UK via the website so please keep in mind that when the items arrives in your country you may be liable to pay a further charge before delivery. (all UK orders the price you see is the price you will pay). Please also note that we are unable to adjust the declared value on items sold internationally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Curio","offers":[{"title":"Indies Exclusive Neon Orange Vinyl LP","offer_id":55557023793528,"sku":"MRBLP343NO","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Vinyl LP","offer_id":55557023826296,"sku":"MRBLP343","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD Album","offer_id":55557023859064,"sku":"MRBCD343","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0348\/2704\/2955\/files\/unnamed_9088cfb3-f86c-4105-95bf-0642e5bd4910.jpg?v=1778685068","url":"https:\/\/www.crashrecords.co.uk\/products\/curio-curio-curio-curio-pre-order","provider":"Crash Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}