''Plastic Soda'' is the second studio album by the

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ian musician

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, released on September 1, 1999, by the independent label Trama. Unlike its predecessor, it is sung entirely in English and blends elements of

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and traditional Brazilian genres such as ''

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'' and '' bossa nova'' with the

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Jupiter Apple is known for.Disco Furado: Jupiter Apple "Plastic Soda" (Trama, 1999)
Marcelo Birck, who previously collaborated with the musician in , returns for this release. Future

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guitarist Marcelo Gross also appears as a guest musician, providing drums. The title of the track "Bridges of Redemption Park" references the

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(also known as Redemption Park) in

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, Jupiter Apple's hometown.

Track listing

Personnel

– lead vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, percussion, production, cover art * Marcelo Birck – electric guitar, arrangements (track 5) * Julio Cascaes – bass guitar * Marcelo Gross – drums * Gustavo Dreher – flute

References

1999 albums {{Brazil-album-stub