Caetano Veloso

Maybe the best cover art in history? Guy looks like a serial murderer but his music is lovely.

Groovy as hell! Not something I’d seek out on my own, glad to have listened!

Cet album bresilien me rapelle une anecdote vécue avec mon camarade d'écoute robinho, que je vais vous énoncer ci-dessous. Alors que nous entrions dans notre année de terminale, nous nous dirigions vers un bar bien réputé de l'agglomération bordelaise en une belle soirée de samedi soir. A peine le pas de la porte franchi, un chaudron de whisky nous était directement déposé dans les mains par le célèbre duo des Nicos. Jusque là rien d'anormal. Mais c'est alors qu'après quelques verres, rob commença, le nez un peu rouge, à me montrer une femme assise au bar. Il la trouvait magnifique, un qualificatif que je ne lui aurais pas trouvé, mais rob n'étant lui-même pas gâté par la nature, je compris rapidement que robinho devait s'attaquer à des femmes d'un standing inférieur. Soudain, rob se leva, et alla à la rencontre de la jeune femme. Ils se mirent à discuter un peu, quand tout d'un coup, le barman changea du tout au tout l'ambiance sonore, et lança une playlist de musique bresilienne. Rob devint alors tout bonnement intenable. Il laissa aller ses pas de danse, tentant d'impressionner la galerie. Ses Vans trouées frappait le sol, tandis que ses mains volaient de haut en bas. Etrangement, la cible féminine de rob était semble t'il assez impressionée, alors que le reste du bar n'osait regarder dans la direction de rob. Seulement, rob commit un erreur dans son processus de seduction. La vessie contractée par une danse si intense, il dut se rendre rapidement au toilettes, laissant la jeune femme seule. C'est la que j'entre en scène. Vous connaissez notre rivalité légendaire avec rob, et cette rivalité ne me permettait pas de le laisser rentrer accompagné ce soir. Je me levais donc, m'approchait de la jeune femme, et lui laissait un petit papier chiffoné dans la main, lui demandant de l'ouvrir à l'abri des regards indiscrets. La jeune femme s'exécuta, et quitta le bar en trombe avant que rob ne revienne de son arrêt au stand. Totalement abasourdi et déçu à son retour, rob préfera écourter la soirée et quitter lui aussi les lieux dans la foulée. Alors maintenant, vous vous demandez certainement ce que j'ai griffonné sur ce bout de papier pour inverser la situation de la sorte. Et bien cela se résume en quelques mots, cinq pour être précis: "Rob est fan des Crusaders"

Robert Dimery, dont j'ai récemment intégré le cercle des amis proches et dont j'ambitionne à moyen terme de parasiter le cercle familial, nous sert depuis bientôt 170 jours une liste longue comme le cul, n'ayons pas peur des mots, de groupes de rock'n'roll. Mais voilà que de temps à autre, celui-ci nous propose des albums d'autres genres musicaux comme celui de ce baragouineur brésilien dont il a probablement découvert l'existence au moment de l'ajouter à sa liste. L'objectif de cette mascarade est évidemment diplomatique et politique. Vous trouverez la suite de mon argumentation sous le prochain album de Ray Charles.

Very cool album. Reminds me of Fela Kuti, because both musicians created fun, vibrant, energetic music which still had enough cultural clout to get them arrested by an oppressive regime. Veloso's sound is recognisably Brazilian (even to me who knows little about Brazil), but mixed with diverse strains of pop and psychedelia. It sounds fresh and crisp and lively, even when your average 1960s psych record now smells like mothballs. Vocals are effortlessly cool. The lyrics glide over me, since I don't understand a word of Portugese - but it's an enjoyable language to listen to. I've listened to this 4 or 5 times and have no complaints at all. 5*

This was enjoyable. Although I did not understand what he was saying, I really liked this album. Some parts of this remind me of The Zombies' Oddesy and Oracle.

Maravilhoso, marcante e importantíssimo culturalmente na história do Brasil

Tropicalia was a Brazilian artistic movement that arose in the 1960s, characterized by the influences of both traditional and avant-garde music. This particular LP is one of the very first of this genre, and attempts the union of an eclectic assortment of instruments- imagine a psychedelic fuzz tone electric guitar, a pandeiro, and a French horn, with some whistles, rattles, and a church pipe organ thrown in for good measure- demonstrating the antropofagia, or ‘artistic cannibalism’ of the Tropicalia movement. As the vocals were all in Portuguese, I had to make use of a translation app, and to the best of my ability (and the apps) I believe Senor Veloso was mostly describing and celebrating Brazilian society, and even adding America to the fiesta on track number 10, ‘Soy Loco Por Ti, America (I’m crazy for you, America).’ Lyrically, Caetano is quite poetic. Tender, at times. Musically, however, it was a big mess, like a bowl of caruru. His vocals were ok, and some of the songs worked better than others: ‘Clarice,’ for example, was an interesting and clever composition, seemingly a successful attempt at antropofagia. Same with ‘Algeria, Algeria,’ the big hit of the LP, which Veloso compares to the Rolling Stones’ even bigger hit, ‘Satisfaction.’ I believe that the comparison was intended to be one of popularity and sales rather than sound. The aforementioned ‘Soy Loco Por Ti, America’ was the most traditional Brazilian sounding number, and was frankly a relief following the several before, like track number 6, ‘Anunciacao.’ I’m going to assume Veloso is a Catholic Christian, but ‘Anunciacao’ was most certainly not a reference to Mary and Jesus. I’m not entirely sure who or what he was referencing. The second to last track, ‘Ave Maria,’ actually was the ‘Ave Maria’ lyrics you know and love, but was unfortunately offered in an awful ‘praise and worship’ ala Brazil style. And for some bizarre reason, the vocals reminded me of the Cuban, Ricky Ricardo. I love Lucy. Ricky, not so much. The very last track, ‘Eles (They),’ began with a sitar, and badly played. The sitar is not just another stringed instrument but is considered among Indians to be used in worship and meditation. I’m giving the Beatles a pass because they’re my favorite band, as well as George Harrison’s love and appreciation for Ravi Shankar and all things Hindu. But most of the other 60s-70s classic rock bands unknowingly misused the sitar spirit when they worked it into their own compositions. And ‘Eles’ concluded with, again, some psychedelic guitar. P.S.A: The ingestion of hallucinogens before listening to Caetano Veloso would be ill advised. Then again, I was as sober as judge when I heard it and I still had a bit of a bummer trip. It took an extended thirty minute live jam of the Grateful Dead’s ‘Dark Star’ to get back to a nice head space. Well, at least Caetano got the LP cover art right. If that ain’t the 1960s I don’t know what is. In closing, I wonder: is artistic cannibalism a sustainable art form? Ultimately, wouldn’t it end with one bloated figure- like the Monty Python sketch where the waiter pleads with the morbidly obese gentleman to finish his meal with just one thin dinner mint? Spoiler alert: He explodes all over the restaurant. One of most disgustingly funniest things I have ever seen. For me, Caetano Veloso, was one thin dinner mint that I do not with wish to partake again. Obrigado Deus, I still seem to be intact. En nao gosto disso.

why does South American music fuck so hard? this stuff’s amazing! 10/10

Beautiful kitchen music. No better way to incorporate some love into your Bolognese than to do a little salsa dance while stirring.

Genre: Tropicália 4/5 Caetano Veloso, the album and the artist, serves as a wonderful introduction for the genre/Brazilian art movement, Tropicália. Brazilian musicians took their love of psychedelic rock, baroque pop, and leftist politics, and slammed it all into one. The end product is a beautiful pop rock sound, with ample space for experimentation. This album itself is clean as a whistle. Recordings outside of the US/UK generally mix their vocals much louder than the backing track, and that's certainly the case here. However, that doesn't take away from the quality of the arrangements, the groovy South American rhythmic influences, and Mr. Veloso's lovely singing voice. I don't understand a lick of Portugese, but that doesn't stop this from being a very enjoyable listening experience.

The futuristic sound of the 60's, and of psychedelic latin america, is my jam.

mr veloso....slay!

é bom mas gerou o jovem místico no brasil

A beautiful album of Brazilian psychedelic rock. Never thought it would be a favorite

I ❤️ Bossanova.

This album was surprising. I was expecting more straight bossa nova, but this album expertly incorporates aspects of Brazilian music into mor popular western forms to create something lush, beautiful, and something that knows exactly what it is. I read that Caetano Veloso thought this album was poorly executed, but I strongly disagree.

Hinsichtlich der Liste stellt sich ja bei mir eine gewisse Desillusion ein, und dann kommt - sowas! DAS sollte man wirklich vor seinem Ableben gehört haben.

Joyful and colourful. Has some proto-ambient vibes in it's "sounds-of-the-rainforest" textures. Shades of some of my favourite sixties pop.

Easy listening, tropical meets 60s rock vibes. It could easily be used for movie soundtracks. Enjoyable and relaxing, even if I don’t fully understand Portuguese.

Though I prefer the more manic and experimental Os Mutantes when it comes to Tropicalia, I am sucker for nearly any 60s psychedelia - especially when it incorporates so many influences. Giro.

Psychedelic saudade.

Smooth listening and quite tropical.

Yeah, this was a lovely mix of Latin pop and 60s psych, and it really grabbed me. It could well become a favourite!

classic bossa nova

5 stars

*booty shake intensifies*

Fantastic. I had never heard of this artist, but I listened to this three times in a row. Great sounds, great rhythms.

My favorite parts are when he sings like he's enjoying a really good sandwich.

BRHUEHUEBRRR

5 stars

I enjoyed this one more and more the more I listened to it. I love the variety of instruments and styles. It also could be my favorite album cover ever.

Único

Obviously a biased raiting because it makes me very nostalgic, but also I am glad to escape a bit from the anglosphere

The name Tropicalia comes from the intro track on this record, which in turn was only a temporary name when someone suggested it after comparing the lyrics to some tropical-themed interactive art exhibit. It's a beautiful and whimsical album, with baroque pop vocals on top of a rich lush orchestral backing (often loud and triumphant), reminding me of the psychedelic pop work of the Zombies or early Pink Floyd. The vocals feel restrained but expressive and confident, giving off mysterious and romantic vibes. The instrumental backing takes from various genres, such as bossa nova in "Onde Andaras", or samba in "Superbacana", but overall is just groovy and happy, inciting the audience to move along. I'm a fan of all the tracks. A very short record, most songs feel complete despite most of them falling under 3 minutes. At 35 minutes, it does fly by and was a very easy listen. A few weak ones in the second half, but they also have something cool about each of them.

This made me feel like I was on vacation, and if there’s anything I love, it’s vacation. Is it in Spanish? Is it Portuguese? I have no idea but I’ll listen again!

5 out of 5, first time listen. Loved the blend of bossa nova, pop, and psychedelia along with how soft his voice is while singing.

Solid chill Brazilian album

Came for the crazy album cover art, stayed for the grooves.

Delightful surprises abound!

What a fantastic , amazing , Brazil Psych album , I love IT !!!!

Music to my ears

Delicious and tasty.

It's not the best in Caetano's history, but it's one of the best in Tropicália!

Ronaldinho Soccer PREFS : TOUT MOINS PREF : RIEN

What a great record. Very laidback but also so smooth. I listened to it almost three times in a row.

Loved this! Will listen to more. Great background music

Totally killer. This album is all over the place in the best kind of way.

Great psych tropicalia. I love the arrangements. Especially the strings on Clarice.

wonderful

This album was an awesome blend of styles with a unique Brazilian twist. So cool!

Beautiful

Idk what he's saying but I like it

I learned a new genre today!

Caetano Veloso's self-titled debut album, released in 1968, is considered one of the most revolutionary albums of the 1960s . The album is the opening salvo of Tropicália, a movement that announced the arrival of the greatest Brazilian talent since João Gilberto and launched a fifty-year career that’s not only changed Brazilian music but American music as well, from Talking Heads to Beck to No Wave legend Arto Lindsay and Animal Collective . The album is a unique blend of Brazilian rhythms, psychedelic rock, and avant-garde experimentation . The lyrics are poetic, surrealistic, and politically charged, reflecting the complicated political growing pains of an allegedly post-colonial world . The album features Veloso's soothing voice, which effortlessly glides through the melody, evoking nostalgic feelings in listeners . The sound and atmosphere are very quiet and intimate, and most of the time Veloso's vocals are only backed by his own acoustic guitar playing . The album is finely tuned and further helped by the excellent production by Caetano's son Moreno and Pedro Sá . The album is a must-hear for all music lovers, aficionados, and jazz snobs . The review can focus on all aspects of the album, including lyrics, music production, vocal performance, and influence on Brazilian music. Pros: The album is a unique blend of Brazilian rhythms, psychedelic rock, and avant-garde experimentation. Veloso's soothing voice effortlessly glides through the melody, evoking nostalgic feelings in listeners. The sound and atmosphere are very quiet and intimate, and most of the time Veloso's vocals are only backed by his own acoustic guitar playing. The lyrics are poetic, surrealistic, and politically charged, reflecting the complicated political growing pains of an allegedly post-colonial world. The album is finely tuned and further helped by the excellent production by Caetano's son Moreno and Pedro Sá. The album is considered one of the most important and influential Brazilian albums of all time, and it launched a fifty-year career that’s not only changed Brazilian music but American music as well, from Talking Heads to Beck to No Wave legend Arto Lindsay and Animal Collective. Cons: None found.

Encantado de que la máquina me haya hecho escucharlo.

Quite exotic to my ears. Veloso's voice is perfect for this style. Alegria, Alegria is a masterpiece.

- elements of bossa nova which I really enjoy - psychedelic rock opener - traditional instruments/drums

O Brasil do Brasil sil sil sil sil sil sil

apesar do meu preconceito pela familiaridade foi bom escutar um album das antigas, muito boa a sonoridade e mescla de estilos

Bao

This was a surprise 5 out of 5 for me. I had never heard of this album or "Tropicália" but hey - I really like it! A mix of classic Brazilian jazzy/folk sounds with psychedelic influences. It is enjoyable to listen to and full of surprises. I have no idea what the lyrics reference but I understand from the description that it's politically edgy? I can't speak to that of course, but what a fun new discovery. I will definitely add this to my listen list.

I was really into this today

I don't have all of the context of where this stands in the Tropicália world, but I am reading this is one of the first Tropicália records, so I'm guessing it's very important. All of that aside, this is just a great record. Everything you'd want and expect in a classic Tropicália record.

Excelente como siempre

I liked this a lot, a really beautiful singing voice and interesting mix of South American and US/UK pop influenced music.

Cool music. I love the feel of this. Don't understand a word though!

Wonderful mix of bossa nova and 1970s pop. Amazing this album was only at the start of his career!

I expected this to be a 4 star based on the genre, and it looks like I was right. It's a nice album, and there's a few standouts on here that I really like. I know some people dislike albums that aren't in English, but I'm not one of those people. I actually quite enjoy the change. His voice makes the language sound soft and pleasing to the ear. I'd quite like to have this on vinyl. My favourite songs were Tropicália, Onde Andaras, and Superbacana.

Nice but of tropicala I never knew about

Cool sounds and influences across a large spectrum.

enjoyed it

Love this kind of music

Actually very enjoyable, will give this artist/genre more listens. It seems like 90% of the list is north american/western european music but whenever we get something different (African/South American etc) its excellent. Some more cultural variety would probably have benefitted this list

A sonically-diverse and well-formed debut that’d sound equally at home soundtracking a Sunday morning or cocktails by the pool as it would a Latin nightclub or cigars in a low-lit lounge.

Very interesting album, really enjoyed it, fun. A high 3/ low 4

Tropicalia, Alegria, Alegria, Onde Andaras, Superbacana, Paisagem Util. No idea what he’s saying but I know I like it. So peaceful in certain places and then epic at others. I liked all of this.

There’s a lot of flavor blending together here, like a samba smoothie. Overall a really easy listen that offers up a lot of complexities if you sit with it for a bit.

When I saw the genres were samba and psychedelic rock, I knew I was in for something interesting. This did not disappoint, with its unique blend of the general sound of that era mixed with Latin. Highly enjoyable (and, on a side note, my second album in a different language in a row).

A smorgasbord of styles and sounds. Wonderful

This sounds like something they'd play in Better Call Saul for a montage of Mike Ehrmantraut making a Looney Tunes-tier trap to fuck over the cartel. A really cool record. I'm always happy to see something non-western. I don't understand a word of Portuguese, but I'm sure he's spitting straight facts. "Tropicália" is truly the perfect name for this genre.

Tropicalismo brasileño. Me gusta. Un 4.

Enjoyable album, blend of sounds and genres. Good for background ambient maybe? Saved tracks: Tropicalia, Supercabana, Soy Loco Por Ti America

Fun Brazilian "tropical" music. Pretty good stuff.

genieten wanneer sfinks?

Nice addition to listen to

A very enjoyable, fun Tropicalia album from the last 1960s. This album is something different to what I've listened so far which makes it a bit more special. I like the various instruments and the rhythm of the songs even if I don't understand what he sings about. Good album overall.

Æðisleg plata! Ofboðslega falleg og áhugaverð.

4.1 + Love seeing Brazilian tropicália on this list, especially one of the original records within the genre that's a seemingly effortless blend of psychedelia, rock and other influences. The hollow reverb on the vocals dominates the foreground while percussive splashes and organ, guitar create a kaleidoscope of sound. I especially like the peppering of fills on "Eles."

esse é um clássico caso do "dá p separar o artista da obra?" f

Quite like it. Fancy bands with a lot of instruments or a lot of tech in composing music an go pretty far these days but a classic one man and a microphone still do quite well in my book, regardless the language.

Beautiful album, I really didn't expect to like this as much as I did. Not a fan of the album cover, but Veloso's vocals are so smooth and enchanting. Something out of a movie set in paradise. Fave track(s): Clarice

Yeah, nice! I have in recent years enjoyed a radio show on PBS FM called Switched On, which always includes some music from 60s-70s Brazil. So I’ve probably heard Veloso, Gil and others before - but while doing housework, so never took in names or listened closely. Will def come back to this album, prob at dinner time rather than jobs time as it’s at the chill end of the spectrum.

This album reminds me of old movies. I don't know if it's the 'happy' sounds in this because it's a genre I never listen to, or if it's the production. But it feels very nostalgic and cozy to me.

Not necessarily for me but hard to disagree that it's good

A really pleasant and wonderful little album. 8.0/10

Belle surprise, j’ai aimé la voix, j’ai aimé les mélodies. Vers la fin, je trouvais qu’on avait fait le tour, mais dans l’ensemble très agréable

I listened to the 80’s one first and it was okay, but I was a little bored by the end. The 60’s one I really liked! Some really cool songwriting and arrangements. I like the vibe of the whole album and I would definitely listen again

I have no idea what Mr. Veloso is saying but I dig this vibe.

this shits gorgeous bro - maybe i’m j romanticizing the portuguese but Clarice and anunciciao and soy loco are beautiful i love this album and the vibe it creates low 4