In All Good Hope

released May 3, 2024
José Lobo makes his Paper Bag Records debut with the release of his first record, In all good Hope. 150 limited edition cream coloured vinyls have been pressed, order yours today!

In all good Hope, the debut album from singer, songwriter, and musician José Lobo, is a masterclass in intimacy, everything about it exuding a sense of closeness. From the highly personal lyrical themes and sparse, delicate instrumentation, to the singing, which sounds like a friend whispering a secret into your ear, the experience of listening to In all good Hope is akin to entering an inner sanctum. The bulk of the album is centred around his nylon- string guitar and mellifluous vocal style, which is always mixed right up front, capturing every breath and nuance. The astute listener may pick up a strong scent of bossa nova, which is no accident, as Lobo developed a great love for the '60s Brazilian genre while living in the city of Belo Horizonte during his teenage years. And though the album is a veritable linguistic bouquet – sung in Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English – its themes create a cohesive through line.

Written and Performed by José Lobo
Produced by José Lobo, tout feu, MASIYUMA
Recorded and Mixed by José Lobo, Scott Orr, tout feu, MASIYUMA
Mastered by Scott Orr, MASIYUMA

"Abuela canta su bolero y yo la acompaño en su futuro/mi presente" written and performed by Hilda Arria

Musicians:
José Lobo - vocals, guitar
Mariana Ortiz - harp
Fernando Iturra - percussion
Mike Papaloni - bass
Scott Orr - beats, congas, synths
MASIYUMA - piano, synths
Anh Phung - flute
Diana Gameros - vocals
Jon Harley - violin
Gavin Rees - piano
tout feu - guitar, synths, percussion
André Galamba - bass
Charlotte Sansfaçon - violin