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very fun, very groovy!! 3.5/5
hello samba
Strong vibes to this. It’s nicely balanced for someone who doesn’t listen to any volume of this kind of music, you just immediately can enjoy the rhythm and composition. I don’t think I would return per se but it’s mostly easy listening and something a bit different, pleasant.
jeg elsker når der kommer et godt world album fra en kunstner, jeg aldrig har hørt om!
Listen hørte mig sige "jeg er ikke et samba-head" for et par dage siden og kommer for at hævne sig og gøre mig til en hykler. Fuck det her var fedt. Nok på top 5 bedste fund i forbindelse med det her projekt.
Cool mix of genres! More interesting than a lot of other music on this list.
Should be more stuff like this on the list instead of the onslaught of 70s rock bands. Brilliant stuff
One of the 1001 album unicorns - 1st time listen, 5 star review. At times a post-Tropicalia sound but often giving way to a more Fela like groove.
From the first bars I knew this was going to be right on my wheelhouse. Funtime tunes for sunny days. I had no idea about Taj Mahal. What a treat!
wat? brazilian music again? this might suckx 4/5
Reminds me of what I was listening to during Phish Mondegreen Festival. I really mess with the kind of vibe that has. I may not understand what's being sung but the music is more than enough. Very fine-tuned stuff. It gets the head moving. Some highlights: Ponta De Lança Africano, O Filosòfo, A História De Jorge, Zumbi (Update: Originally a 4, I'm giving this a 3 now. It's good stuff, but not too crazy on it months later) (8/10, 3/5 on this scale, a rarity)
Samba-rock is a thing, I guess. Gotta love the humanity’s propensity to look at any genre and go, “How can we make rock out of this?” Not complaining. Wasn't expecting to like this album, but it pleasantly surprised me. It's chill yet incredibly fun, lush, and energetic music with an engaging atmosphere. I don't understand a word he's saying, but the vocal delivery is very passionate and endearing. There's nothing groundbreaking here, but I enjoyed it a lot.
Not my thing
Chill
loved the rythm
Ewok celebration the album
Can listen to it, but not my kind of vibe
Funkier than expected, I found this enjoyable.
This damn album right here goes hard as damn hell yep
Wow this really blew me away
i like this guy and his music is nice as hell!
An artist I was not at all familiar with prior to this book. A world music fusion of funk, samba, and rock. Terrific songwriting and orchestration. Maybe a little less cuica on some tunes? If you want to know what created David Byrne, this is it.
This was PHENOMENAL. So funky, so playful, and so so good. How could I frown listening to this?
Great rhythms and vibes.
Funky
Quite fun for sure but not really my style of music. Certainly didn't drag on though so feels like a mid 3 star
Easy listening
Shit's tight. Love some syncretism, and just attention to craft while doing something new.
Life changing
Funky international, a bit cacophonous.
Good music just not for me.
Fun!
Where has this been all my life
Free-flowing sound, groovy and lighthearted. A joy to listen through!
Great summer dancing music or background kitchen music
I hoped this was going to be bossa nova and was slightly disappointed when I discovered it wasn't, but had a great time with it anyway. I never would've heard this without the generator I have no idea what the sound or instrument or whatever that sounds sort of like a monkey that's on tracks like Taj Mahal is called but I love it, reminds me of old games like Super Mario Sunshine (upon further reading I think it's a cuica). Such a unique instrument that is never used in western music For anyone automatically giving this a 1 for not being English (or any album, for that matter), grow up Highlights: Ponta De Lança Africano
Kom skemmtilega á óvart. Mjög góð vinnutónlist.
Jorge kom skemmtilega á óvart. Mjög hress og skemmtileg plata.
Great voice, enticing instrumentation, varied songs with great energy throughout.
Sounds like a knock off of acts of the time in western countries.
África Jorge and Brasil Ben, an unstoppable duo
This is great. Albums like this are exactly why I started this journey. I'm a fan of this album for life now, and I've never heard of it or jorge Ben Jor before.
A miscelânia desse material é sensacional!
Do not understand a word of Portuguese but this album has a vibe that goes seriously hard. Wowza.
Album started as a 5/5 (first couple songs) but ended as a 4/5 because as great as they are a lot of the songs sound pretty much the same. Maybe because I'm not all that familiar with this kind of music (rock samba?) so keep that in mind.
Helt sikker på at denne er populær blant de som skjønner språket og har et nærmere forhold til de (for meg) litt ukjente instrumentene. De kan å komponere hits virker det som.
funky og digg til tider
I’m gonna come out with a frank and unenlightened take—a few too many weird noises in this album for me. Great energy and vibes though. Best song: Xica da Silva
Интересная эклектика - блюз-рок, босанова, африканская музыка.
This is the first time I've listened to this LP. Great stuff.
2 stars
a good sunny vibe honestly. Really cool album
Pretty fun and mostly vibes,since I do not get a single word of Portugese? Good 3.5/5
Absolute bop, samba is where it's at. Weird how I had never heard of Jorje before this.
This was the longest 40 minutes of my life. Every song sounded the same bar O Plebeu and Taj Mahal which were the only ones I slightly enjoyed. Had to listen to Robbie afterwards to calm down. It did not make me want to samba it wanted me to put on something else.
amazing!!! all songs were a little different but same vibe, love the brazilian feel favs: taj mahal, ponta de lança africano least fav: i acc dk?? i like them all
First song sounds like a fifa song . I do quite like the drums . I don’t quite understand this language but still bopping . Some of the songs I am wondering why he thought it was a good idea to make .the bit at the start of Taj Mahal sounds like Ollie Widdis’s laugh . I did quite enjoy it , a couple songs added to playlist but I would listen to some of them again. Also rod steward got do ya think I’m sexy from Taj Mahal ! What a scoundrel
never heard of this guy before or this album but very pleasantly surprised, i really like it! very easy listen, something i wouldnt like put on because i love a certain song on it but would put the album on as a whole while on a walk or like a nice lil summer hang out with people. overall, yes i enjoyed.
This was fine to have on - I don't feel strongly either way about it - would be as happy to leave it on as I would to pick something else.
Pretty good. The whistle, or whatever that was, being in every song and playing the same thing, was just too repetitive to enjoy 100%.
not my style but not bad
I liked what this was doing and I suspect I'd have liked it more in repeat listens.
Another Brazilian album, nice! I liked it, some interesting beats and melodies. Not my favourite of the Brazilian stuff here, I prefer the bossa nova, but still pretty good.
This was good dance music with a fusion of African and South American sounds. I think this is something I am somewhat used to now so it feels less groundbreaking.
I especially like the first 4 songs + Xica Da Silva. Groovy beats. Great melodies. Good stuff!
Tropicalia is an incredible genre of music from Brazil, driven by resistance to a fascist regime during the late 60’s and into the 70’s. I discovered this incredible genre through a Tropicalia compilation from 2006 which featured Jorge Ben and many others who also bring the intensity and passion to the cause. Great rhythms, vocals and pop hooks with a message that still sound urgent. This album is an easy win for the ears.
I really liked this. I have no idea what he’s singing about but the beats were fresh and fun, and I loved all the layers of instrumentation. It felt very creative and joyful.
Nothing but respect.
Sounds exactly like youd expect. A wonderful mix of African and brazilian music.
cool asf
Lukewarm. I’d give it 2.5, but I’m feeling generous.
Definitely heard the sounds of funk. I can see how this was the foundation.
So jolly!!
Nice for a change, but not my jam
Wow, really loved this even if I didn't understand a word. Great rhythm, great harmonies, very very groovy
Really enjoyed this album. The Latin/samba beats were great. Even enjoyed by my Son , which is quite the endorsement apparently!!
Really quite enjoyed a lot of this. Nice to hear something different but also with some good beats and musically a lot was very listenable.
Great stuff. Plenty of funk with samba beats and a very distinctive sound. The first track is great and the whole album is an all round fun listen.
Starts and ends with absolute bangers, with some really sweet samba grooves in-between. It’s a real exhibition of multiple layered musicianship, and in a certain way kicks trad white boy 4/5 piece rock bands asses. Tipped in to a 5* today as I’m listening to this while on holiday in Spain with some nice chorizo and Rioja on the go, perfect accompaniment.
Hyggeligt nok. Glider perfekt ind i baggrunden af noget som jeg har glemt om lidt, men ikke har hadet.
In the immortal words of our lords and saviors (Mike D, Ad-Rock & MCA): Oh my god that's da funky shit!
Better than Coldplay
This is a little hard to rate. The music itself is amazing, but I don’t speak Portuguese. 4 (5 if I could understand the lyrics)
7/10
Will listen to again, didn't understand a word but had a really good time
Beats were amazing, I'm so glad I listened to this
Cool album. I love polyrythms and world music to spice up my listening. I’m also a lyrics guy so the language barrier knocked it down a little. But definitely had the meditative grooves that a I crave every once in a while.
Nice album, nog completely my style
...bit of a language barrier. I have no idea what these songs are about. Some nice rhythms though. 3/5
What an absolute treat this was!
Fun. Whatever the significance is supposed to be is lost on me, but I had a good time.
This guy rocks the samba
Fairly enjoyable!
Kinda interesting.
I think I heard the whole thing in the first 30 seconds
Fantastic African-influenced Brazilian funk!
Not something I would typically listen to but I loved this.
I’m so glad I discovered this album. Brazilian funk with African influences – what more can you ask for? This album is super groovy and catchy. One element I really like is how the funk adds playful and quirky vibes to some of the tracks.
funky
I don't know what he's saying, or why this is considered an album worth hearing. But, I sure am glad I heard it. I enjoyed every second of this, and I was surprised that it was over already when it finished. Will definitely be going back for more.
I always struggle with albums that are recorded in foreign (to me) languages, but there are some great melodies and captivating sounds on this album.
Good album. I'd probably like it even more if my Portuguese was better!
Despite not understanding a word, it's impossible not to groove to this. Also, the cuica is now a conteder for my favorite instrument alongside cowbells.
☀︎fun ☀︎ça me donne envie de danser
This was kinda fun. Although, I hate do ya think I'm sexy, so that was annoying. It felt fortunate it came up on a hot day.
that's a sweet album. i think i'll get it on vinyl
2.5-3 kind of fun
Thus guy had some absolutely CRAZY grooves, and when listening I felt like I was simultaneously a spy carrying out some kind of heist and like I was busting it down at some party. Once Jorge finds a momentum he likes he starts running with it and then all kinds of fun instruments and vocal backings join along to great effect. You don’t even need to understand what he’s saying to know exactly what this guy is about.
Brazilian smooth flow.
This album kept growing on me as I listened. It is fantastic!
The opening track was converted by one of my favorite metal bands, Sepatura. I had no idea it was a cover. Knowing the words was a weird experience. This record rocks. The rhythms are so good. I just wish there weren't fade outs.
The blend of blues and samba is perfectly done, and his singing is fantastic. If any album deserves five stars it's definitely this one.
Yep love the energy on this one, mid 4
This was a pretty sweet sounding album. I usually have a hard time connecting with music that isn't in my native language. But the sound is so beautiful. I can especially see its influence in jazz fusion of this same time period. It's cool hearing the instruments and flutes and everything come together as well as with the vocalists. Not something revolutionary in terms of music theory, but the sound is very classic-sounding. 3/5
pretty pleasing but a bit repetitive, best song was definitely the last track
wow. first brazilian music and what a treat. funky, full of life and great music to vibe or work to
This was a lot of fun. Great when you need something different.
Vibey
ok. light spanish-ish funkish-rockish
Pretty fun listen except for that ridiculous instrument.
Great vibe!
Some songs were a 4 but most were a solid 3 for me. I do enjoy the music though the language was some part of a barrier. I do think many songs sound dated so didnt stand up quite so well in my opinion but can hear the merit of what they produced. Not a great fit for my music taste but still managed to enjoy listening to the album.
Although I can't understand the language I liked the vibe of this album and there was enough going on musically to engage me. Definitely a fun listen with a good spectrum of sounds but not something I can see myself ever listening to beyond this project, just not a genre to my taste.
Pure magic, I loved it
Wow!!! Looooooove
A cool blend of genres on this, soulful beats
Busy, fun. Like it.
Beautiful melodies and harmonies. Such great soul and rhythm on this record that really made it easy to listen to and was overall just simply enjoyable to listen to. Hadn't heard of this artist or record before, but happy it found me.
I haven’t been super into Latin music, but this had a sick groove from cover to cover
i really enjoyed this album tbh! really no words to say i just really was vibing with it today.
More brasilian rhythms, apparently in African style, but it's far from anything special. Just another slightly exotic album that didn't really fit my style.
LOVE
A pleasant listen. Nothing jumped out as being particularly outstanding, but there was also nothing that I disliked.
We've had a bunch of these Afro-jazz albums on this list. I think this is about enough.
Mega przyjemna płyta, odmiana po tych wszystkich ciężkich gitarowych brzmienianiach. Do potańczenia i odstresowania się. Jak letni wietrzyk. Nie było na niej złej piosenki. 9/10
Buenos ritmos por aquí y por allá, pero mentiría si dijera que recuerdo una sola canción de este álbum. Supongo que no está mal, pero se me olvidó enseguida.
Other than the song Taj Mahal, this album really didn't come off as distinct from skng to song. That straw in a cup noise was way too prevalent for me. Not the worst but kinda tedious nonetheless. 2/5
Never heard this until now.
Finally, some good fucking food.
Made me realise I should always drink my morning coffee with some Brazilian music in the background
very vibe-y
fun, nice sound, but drags
bit same-y but i grooved
It's that typical African-Brazilian genre we all know, and love. Que pasa contingo? Favorite Track: "Ponta de Lanca African".
nice background music, i like
ok
Loved this
I didn't know Brazilian Phonk, uh I mean Funk could be this good. A 70's Brazilian album did not sound appealing to me, but man this is super fun. Gives me world cup vibes, total summer feel. Genuinely such a fun listen!
Before: No clue what to expect here. Maybe a bossa nova/choro type album based on the title? Mr. Jorge Ben Jor looks so babygirl on the album art hehe Standout tracks: Ponta De Lanca Africano Meus Filhos, Meu Tesouro Least favorite tracks: O Filosofo Xica Da Silva A Historia De Jorge During/after: Ohh this is fun! This record has a very strong opening track. It sounds like summer and is just a lot of fun and easy to listen to. Meus Filhos, Meu Tesouro is really neat too because of the switch from the soulful vocals and guitars back to the faster beats. Taj Mahal was fun, but I was surprised to see that it was by far the most streamed song from this record. I think my favorite was the opening track. I LOVE Africa Brasil (Zumbi), the last track of the record, for its driving melody and vocals. I listened to the first half(ish) of this album on my commute to work and there was something very vibey about listening to this while I drive through mountains and palm trees and the weather warming up and the sun is coming up earlier. The call and response throughout this record was fitting and added to the summery feeling. I'm a big sucker for lighthearted music that sounds like summer, and I don't think that this album would have hit the way that it did if I listened to it for the first time in the winter or fall when the weather is chillier. I have a summertime playlist and lots of these songs were added to it. I never would have listened to this record on my own, but I'm so glad I heard this. It's so feel-good. After doing some digging, I learned that most of the music on this record has very meaningful lyrics and focuses on deep topics. I don't speak any Portuguese but could tell that the title track was full of rage and was about revolution based on the sound and the names of countries throughout. 4/5
Holy frick this is cool.
Soulful and funky
This is what I started listening to the 1001 Albums list for. I would have never discovered this on my own, but it was enjoyable from start to finish.
this was a great surprise
Voa Jorge Voa
I have a hard time connecting to foreign language albums but the music was brilliant
Vibes i would absolutely relisten.
This was good! I would relisten
Favorite track: Ponte de lanca africano other picks: taj mahal, xica de silva
i immediately knew this was not going to be my jam kinda vibey..? but that is all i got
I liked that the fusion ran more towards African beats than Brazilian dance pop. This is a record I'd leave on if it was randomly playing. I think it's sort of a mood elevator musically. Can't comment on the lyricism as I don't speak the language.
Very mellow music, enjoyable in the background
Jorge Ben apparently went electric on this, tho I doubt he generated as much dissent as Dylan when he plugged in during the mid sixties. As for the music, the merging of American funk/jazz with Afro-Brazilian modes works brilliantly well. What seem to be specific allusions to the American scene, but which may be entirely native to Brazilian expression, aggrandize this album to further heights. For instance, the incorporation of cute and drunk yelps (instrument unknown) on many of the songs parallel the ones heard on Herbie's 1973 'Watermelon Man.' Unfortunately, the Spanish and Italian I have can only help me a bit in recognizing what he's talking about lyrically - but as for a sonic experience, it's all excellent.
Refreshing, but you need to bridge a large cultural and language gap to fully enjoy this.
Very fun 7/10
Pleasant to listen to, but not gripping.
funky
Not my cup of tea. The percussions tends to get a bit repetitive song after song. It's distracting.
It was ok, background music and chill.
sounds pretty dope. Frankly, I love this Portuguese is such a beautiful language that lends itself so well to music. O Plebue reminds me of the Portuguese part from frank sinatra's girl from ipanema, which is my favorite part of the song.
First introduction to samba and it was so fun the whole way through. Really groovy but chill at the same time. You can feel the culture through the instrumentals and his carries you through the whole thing
A SOLID. DESERVED. FOUR. THIS WAS GREAT
Pre-listening thoughts: I always get nervous with the world entries on this list. Especially with our last one being Jah Wobble’s asinine album. Post/during listening thoughts: Jesus Christ finally a world album that deserves to be here! It’s not bogged down by crappy production that dates it, it’s not intensely boring, and it’s DEFINITELY not borderline appropriation by some chode named Jah Wobble. Why are the good world entries so few and far between???? My enjoyment of this album was dampened only slightly by the fact that my stomach dropped out from underneath me and I had the worst poop of my life. Maybe that Mudhoney song “Let it Slide” finally caught up to me. 7.5/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: yes. This successfully broadened my horizons Fav tracks: Hermes Trismegisto Escreveu, O Plebeu, A Historia De Jorge, Africa Brasil (Zumbi) Least fav tracks: n/a
Quite cool and refreshing
In the immortal words from American Bandstand, "It's got a good beat and you can dance to it." There's a lot of energy flowing through this album. I really got into the first song and was excited to hear the rest and it did not disappoint. Ponta de Lança Africano and África Brasil (Zumbi) were my favorites.
This is the first “world music” (maybe not really world music - still, the first non-English) album that this generator gives me. Whether they are good or not, I love the inclusion of these albums on this site, because otherwise I probably would have never found them and listened to them. Something about broadening musical horizons. With my limited knowledge of Spanish I tried to deconstruct and understand some of the lyrics, but the truth is that they are not necessary to enjoy this album. The music is super funky and immediately catchy: it feels as though you are in the middle of a carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro. Listening to this on one of the first truly warm and sunny days here makes this even more enjoyable. All in all, very pleasantly surprised!
Good vibes 👍
Yeah it's decent, enjoyed listening to this
Holy cow this is what this list is good, I would have never heard this otherwise! The opening track is surely one I've heard before though I can't place where, but it is fully outstanding and I've added it to my main playlist. The rest ranges from nearly as great to maybe, I don't want to say cheesy, but a little, such as the disco of Taj Mahal, but it was interesting to hear the source material for Do ya think I'm sexy? I listened to twice on my day, and I'll be coming back in. Superior!
Really enjoyed this and could see myself revisiting it regularly
I FUCKING LOVE CUÍCA
Fun vibes, most songs of this album was about a soccer player. It did not have a stand out moment like Girl from Ipanema but it was great nonetheless. 8/10
more like jorge ben MORE, amirite
Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor is fucking fantastic. The production and mixing on this album are absolutely top-notch; every beat, every groove is crafted to perfection. The vocals are lush, with harmonies that blend seamlessly into the vibrant, colourful soundscape that defines the record. There's a richness in the textures here that just makes the music come alive. It's like you’re right there on a sunny Brazilian beach, feeling every pulse of the rhythm. On the positive side, the overall vibe is infectious. The album's fusion of Afro-Brazilian rhythms with funk and soul creates an atmosphere that's both uplifting and deeply soulful. Jorge Ben Jor's delivery is effortless, and the way he layers his vocals over the intricate percussion and guitar riffs is nothing short of brilliant. Each track radiates a certain joie de vivre, and you can't help but get drawn in by the energy. However, I've got a slight gripe, the album is criminally short. Yes, it's average length by standard measures, but for me, it just went so fucking fast. I was left wanting more once the final track finished, which is a damn shame given how much quality there is packed into every minute. In my perspective, Africa Brasil is a gem that deserves all the praise for its stunning production and the sheer magic of its sound. It's an album that lifts your spirits and makes you want to dance, even if it leaves you longing for a bit more. A solid 4.4/5 stars in my book, a short but incredibly vibrant musical journey.
Man I wish it were summer so I could really vibe to this, but it's helping melt the winter snow still. Excellent grooves throughout. Finally some good fucking food from outside UK.
I want to go to the party where this is being played. I want to go to this world.
Really good, really fun, disappointingly short.
9/10 Phenomenal, no filler all killer, the shortest 41 minutes of my life. Jorge Ben Jor is an artist I’ve known about and have been anticipating for a while, but I wasn’t expecting a completely an album from 1976 that sounds incredibly fresh today, with the African and Brazilian influences perfectly meshing together in infectious Rock and Funk rhythms. It’s rich, it’s groovy, it’s concise, I really do think 41 minutes was not enough for this, it’s a great source of Vitamin D. Glep please come to Brazil
Ponta de Lanca Africano- chill, interesting sound, not what i was expecting, maybe a bit too slow for the genre- 2.5 Hermes Trismegisto Escrevou - same as above, wouldve thought things picked up in this one, interesting funk elements - 2.5 O Filosofo - even chiller some how, nice chorus and environmental elements added would like things to pick up a bit now, can see myself hearing when chilling- 2.5 Meus Filhos, Meu Tesouro - picked up a bit, registered its talking about kids or youth and how its the future, but i feel im lacking from the experience by not understanding language - 3 O Plebeu - love the LALALALA LALALA LALA, gives me great vibes - 3.5 Taj Mahal - Best song so far, the vibes are lifted an incredible amount, what I might expect from carnaval music, love the maracas and guitar, with the nature sounds - 4 Xica Da Silva - bad turn in my opinion, don't love the passion but into 'Xica Da Silva" and slows the vibe down in a way I don't quite enjoy (bad sex music) - 1.5 A Historia De Jorge - Picks things back up, nice trumpets.
I really liked this. It’s funky and groovy and has that Afro-beat feel. It also has a lot of tribal sounds that are really great. This was a good time.
I love Brazilian music!
Loved eu 🐈👵🏻
Vibey but didn't feel like listening to the whole thing.
Good but not my thing.
Fun and groovy but not really my jam
Love this. Raw and very interesting considering what was going on in funk / disco at the time. Melanie believes some of the jingles were copied by other artists and that jorge Ben should invest in better IP lawyers
83/100. África Brasil by Jorge Ben is a funky, groovy, and fun record. With great vocals, infectious rhythms, and vibrant energy, it maintains a high standard throughout. The album blends Brazilian music with funk and soul.
4.5
4 stars
all good. kind of amazing actually
Pleasant but I'm not really moved, nor driven to dance
Listened twice. The second time was better
Lots of great groove to like here. Without being a complete coward I couldn’t get into the vocals due to the language barrier. Rating: 3.5
i had the shittiest day today and i still enjoyed the hell out of this. thats how you know its good.
Fun Afro beats
Fun Afro-jazz vibe
I was really vibing this album, I especially liked the second half of it. This was fun to listen to!
This was really cool music, I’ve never really heard anything like it before so I had to give it a second listen the next day and it was much better than my first listen. Not really much analysis to add since idk all that’s going on w the music, but this guy sure knows how to use it a catchy song together. 3.4/5 Fav song: Taj Mahal
For a song with lyrics I didn’t understand I vibed fs but I still prefer music I know the words to lol
Fun sounding music. Wish I knew what he was saying. 2.7/5
I will be keeping this man on in the background for everything, this is the exact energy I want in my life
Awesome african/brazilian sort of blues, fantastic energy throughout, very upbeat and lively, fun guitar riffs
Tough to get into this one with the language barrier. Enjoyed the synthier stuff, the more sparse tracks not so much. Listened to: at 5MW. Favorite tracks: Meus Filhos, Meu Tesouro, A Historia De Jorge
Taj Mahal är en vibe! Annars lite ojämn skiva tycker jag, men överlag bra. En stark 3 av fem.
Very good! One song was definitely already familiar to me, probably from a movie?
Not my style
I've never been to Carnival in Brasil, but this sounds like Carnival in Brasil to me. Fantastic Afro-Brasilian sounds. It sounds so alive.
S/o to the diaspora
Hard not to like this one
What a masterpiece, amazing
This album was wildly groovy, and I understood nothing. After the last french album thought I was toasted, but this was actually super dope. Probably going to be something to get in a flow state to because I can't understand it!!
Too much bossa nova. Thank you. bye
I hear afrobeat, funk and what I assume is Brazilian stuff, outside of that I'm clueless. At points I hear what I hear on some Santana records, I do acnowledge they're from the same continent, which doesn't mean much on this context. But I still claim to hear some of that here (oh, apparently the records I was thinking of came out much earlier). It's groovy and moves me like the tide, I like that a lot.
Está bastante bien, no tiene nada que me llegue a gustar mucho pero es un buen rato, sambita buena. Canción destacada: Cavaleiro Do Cavalo Imaculado
This album was funky. It made me want to go to my local Brazilian food store for some Passatempo cookies and a cup of coffee from the nearby Dunkin’s.
I don't speak Portuguese, but this was really fun. Really enjoyed the vibe
Damn man, the vibes are vibrant here. Very nice album front to back. And bonus - I feel so damn worldly having listened to it! In fact, I think I'll go make a black friend after I'm done.
It kicks off right and has nothing but great vibes throughout. There are a couple of turns here and there I’d prefer not to have taken, but it always got back on track.
Really nice, didn't sound like the 70's
Meh
Crap
This is good shit
First listen. Ok.
Lovely sounds, close to 4. Portuguese is always so pretty, samba vibes even better.
banger! this is a great album that lives up to its name. incredible cumbia/afrobeat vibes throughout, culminating with jorge's impassioned vocals on the closing and title track. this one might be going on my cd shelf
It's international.music. like I get it, but not for me.
I vibe with it
only real trismegistusheads get this one. at one point during taj mahal i wasn't sure if the squeaks were coming from the song or the dishes i was doing
Already reviewed this one on 10th July 2024: "Phenomenal album, great fusion of funk and notes of jazz. Album flowed so well I hardly noticed when the songs changed. Will definitely be listening to again. Taj Mahal was a standout track" Do I have anything to add after my 3rd listen? No. This album fucking rocks.
One I had actually listened to quite a while ago but never got around to writing a review for it, I definitely can’t complain coming back to this one for a revisit before writing some thoughts. While I can’t exactly comment on its lyricism or any other aspects that the cultural divide bars me from, but I can absolutely vouch for just how groovy this album is from head to toe. Seriously I would only say there was only one song on here that stood out to me as not being that great (funny enough it was sat between my two favourites on the album Taj Mahal and A Historia De Jorge so it really stood out). An awesome album either for active or background listening which demonstrates just how universal an enjoyable song can be
This fella released 13 albums before this and this was the first one he used electric guitar on. Influential in it's genre but I didn't have any particular tracks leap out at me as the 'wow this is why THIS was the hit" moment.
6/10
Music that would play in the background of party with the most annoying people you have met, the worst tapas you have ever tasted, the shittest alcohol you have ever drank in the simultaneously lamest and most expensive apartment you have ever set foot in. I imagine the music critics/ghouls who wrote this book often attend parties like this. Regardless, this was a fun samba album with some funky overt African influences. Enjoyed side B more than Side A but in the end, there are better samba albums that stuck with me a lot more than this one. Highlights: O Plebeu, A História de Jorge, África Brasil (Zumbi)
It's so alive. There is so much great Brazilian music.
Upplyftande, varm och bra musik med stabila baslinjer, roliga ljud och starka melodier. Man vill dansa och sjunga med.
This album was a lot of Afro-Brazilian fun.
Wurde echt anstrengend nach einiger Zeit. Hat am Anfang eigentlich etwas Spaß gemacht. War okay.
very funny. Beautiful music.
I knew this was going to be interesting, but this is fantastic and surprising. Rad, funky, soulful, and still totally relevant. It’s not often you hear a song about hermetic philosophers. Loving every minute of this record.
This was great fun. No idea what was being said but the tracks were bangers. Love a good bit of world music!
festa no brasil on a dark, gloomy day in singapore where i was pondering how fucking quickly life has passed, and how i missed so many integral moments of the closest friends in my life after moving to the us (including the first homie in my life i know having a kid) this was very welcome hermes trismegisto escreveu was peak.. funk? rock? samba? all of the above? xica da silva was next favorite pretty sure camisa 10 da gavea is about a footy player. whistles go crazy. and my heart ACHES for the day i can finally head to brazil. for some reason i've always felt a strange affinity to brazil since i was young and i thought rio was a bird. perhaps it had to do with the fact that half of the chickens in singapore are imported from brazil, as i've discovered with daniel
Takanaka core
rhythmic and passionate brazilian record. the percussion is what gives this album its energy. sounds like the soundtrack of a latin american movie in the 70s. seems like it’s an underrated classic. xica da silva is my pick
lots of squeaky sounds—which somehow works. vocals are great; modulates between crooning romanticism, strained intensity, nonchalant cool, and infectious joy with impressive fluidity. feels like i'm missing out on some semi-essential components through language barrier on the songs designed to showcase lyrics. instrumentation is persistently lively—unleashing a barrage of funky horns, electric guitars, and varied percussion (of course, also unidentifiable "squeaky sounds"). 'taj mahal' is bafflingly good.
Didn't have access to a few songs but generally really enjoyed the album. Some songs didn't have the dynamism that I initially thought they'd have but still pleasantly surprised to hear the fusion. I think more listens are necessary, super funky and rhythmic. 4.21 rating rn.
so good not a single dull moment, but also I dont know a single brazilian funk song I didnt like
This guy has actually mastered groove and funk holy shet. Completely bonkers. Only downside is that the pifano (flute-like thing) can get a bit annoying for me, but that’s only if you focus on it. Oh my the guitars are too funky. This may be a 5 for me w a couple more listens.
that was fun! i LOVED the first song and the next couple were also pretty groovy but i started to get really irritated by that birdcall (?!) sound that’s in the background so i can’t really say it’s a mega favorite or anything. fav tracks: ponta de lança africano
AWESOME!!! i looooved that. i like the funk elements here a lot and they mixed really well with the other brazilian style of his music
Not bad.
An enjoyable listen.
Really enjoyed this album. Although frustrated by not understanding the lyrics despite best attempts to get translation online. Can fully understand how Rod Stewart lost the Taj Mahal plagiarism verdict, although fair play to Rod for donating royalties to charity. And can hear how this album has inspired and be used on many other samples. A definite 4 maybe 5.
Really good stuff. I liked the vibe a lot. It’d be great summertime music, but backgroundy for me.
AMAZING
As with the other "world music" albums on this list I can't help but feel I would vibe better with the album if I could understand the lyrics. Still though, this one wasn't half bad.
an exciting fusion of soul and funk with latin grooves and musical styles that i really enjoy.
Funky samba! Loving the diverse instrumentation. After a long stretch of guitar dudes, I needed this.
I don’t really have much to say here other than that I love just how much is constantly going on, instrumentally speaking. Whereas The Verve album a few days ago felt like a relentless maelstrom of sound that you just wanted a break from, this album fills your ears with so many fun textures and sounds. All the syncopated percussion going on at once. And just when you think you’ve started to nail down it’s happy formula, the record hits you with something like the 1:45 mark in “A Historia De Jorge” when that starry synth sweeps in out of nowhere. Super cool, super infectious stuff. Hard not to get caught in the good vibes here. My personal favorite is “Cavaleiro Do Cavalo Imaculado” for its tempo and energy
this one surprised me, very catchy and fun! got a little tedious near the end. 4/5
He's my pookie he's my boo
really love the album and the groove! i hate the fact that most of the songs in the album are not available in spotify
Thought this was very nice!
I don't understand it but I'm happy for them
I'm excited for this one! Opening track is great, the guitar and bass is quite funky and I appreciate the choir they've got in this one too. Being a sucker for horns, the second song also was pretty good. I wish I could understand what they're saying! In a way, some of this music reminds me of calypso? "O Filosofo" features like a little creaking sound that's real annoying. "O Plebeu" I think is probably a love song, I hear him calling someone a princess. Or maybe it's a song about how he hates princesses...idk. I think so far this is the highlight of the album for me. "Taj Mahal" might not get added to my workout playlist. Overall, I enjoyed it but probably won't do a relisten.
The musics very melodic, and has a really good foundation of background instruments. It would definitely get me dancing if I knew how to. I do like the slower paced beats like the 2nd song, Hermes, where it almost feels slick, like the sort of music that would play during a cruising scene of an 80s police flick.
onbekend album... dat plots niet zo onbekend meer leek (umbabarumba van soulfly en disco samba van two man sound hoorde ik onder meer passeren)... toffe ontdekking maar stem mocht wat minder flegmatiek zijn
Couldn’t understand it but they pronounce “que” as “qeee”
It was ok. Not my favorite.
Loved it
First half is great. Last few songs are the weakest.
Very good and fun
Another artist I am completely unfamiliar with. This is a fantastic album even though I can't understand most of the words. Samba mixed with funk that creates some tremendously engaging music. I enjoyed listening to this album very much. Interesting to hear the part in Taj Mahal that Rod Stewart lifted, "unconsciously" or not, for Do Ya Think I'm Sexy. Seems pretty blatant.
I liked it - energetic
A nice collection of high-energy latin beats. Songs were catchy and varied in sound/tone. Overall'I enjoyed it. 3.5/5
Pretty good; jazzy, funky and a bit strange. Lot of repeating sounds through the different songs was quite cool
Sounded very modern. Super funky. Will definitely be listening again
Really pleasant surprise, great vibe
I have no idea what's going on, but it's got rhythm - and the honking Muppets! At least, that was the interpretation in my head... And if it's good enough for Rod Stewart to rip off, it's good enough for me! If you want my Muppet and you think it's honking, come on rate this album now!
I enjoyed the overall sound. I did find myself bored with this half way through though. I wont be surprised if I forgot this album existed by the end of the week. It failed to leave any sort of impression on me.
First? 3/5 Again? 1,5/5
Interesting album here. Many of the background noises make it very "tribal" feeling. Some fun parts, not sure I'll listen again though tbh. This is the kind of album that belongs on this list. I'd rather listen to this than some random generic indie pop album from a one-hit-wonder band.
Very different than what I was expecting. Brash, loud, smooth, amazing. Hearing Brazilian Portuguese sung like that was a wonderful difference than what I'm used to hearing. It won't go on normal rotation, but I'm glad I heard it.
I think if any album is going to manage to get me into Latin music, it will probably be this one. It had a lot of really fun, interesting, and groovy moments. I still think some parts were a bit too long and felt quite pointless, but I can definitely see this one and the genre as a whole growing on me.
Cannot connect if song isn't in English unfortunately
nice fun sound, love portuguese, fun to listen to
Africa and Brazil meet in a battle of WHO IS BEST AT MUSIC. Brazil the country has had the olympics and also has a green flag. Africa is an entire continent and brings to the table Nelson Mandela and of course the proud nation of Burkina Faso. Stick around for what will surely be an all-time throwdown between two of the world’s landmasses. Whoever will win is a toss up, but I’m 95% sure the loser will be me. Whoa. This riff goes hard. Jorge is actually not doing what I thought he would. I normally don’t love listening to music in languages I don’t understand, but if I can like death metal, I can give Portuguese a chance. This was a pretty decent start. Holy hell. Jorge. A little too cool. There we go. He backs off. It’s fine. Oh. I prefer when he doesn’t sing. His talking is way cooler. Bit of a snorer here aside form the weird frog instrument. Are those bird noises or an unhinged background singer just going “AH” every few seconds? Much funnier to imagine the latter. This song sucks. Ditto. Oh my god it’s Brazilian disco. If you something something and you think I’m sexy come on Jorge let me know. Frig off Jorge. This could be a rap sample or something. Much cooler. Still middling. Annoying near the end. Chaos and not in a good way. Why is this a seminal release? This isn’t good. THIS CONTINUES TO SUCK POND WATER. I can’t stand this kind of music. Call me what you will. It’s not my sound. This is like listening to a house party that won’t stop. I’m feeling that same mix of anxiety and rage. I’m going to knock on the door. Jorge is not happy that I’m trying to break up his party. He is far too drunk and you can tell from the singing. Most of the other guests have left as they acknowledge it is time to go. It’s 4am and Jorge has been belting out terrible music for 7 hours. He continues to scorch his throat to the bitter end here. This might have been good. This is a pure case of I hate this music. It’s not for me. I can’t say it was poorly put together or lacking in passion, I just don’t ever want to listen to music with this sound. It reminds me of sweating and being in the sun. A lot of people like that, so congrats on the new discovery. I enjoyed the energy at points but at others it made me feel like I was in a. Straitjacket. I was right. I lost this battle. Second round knockout. Somehow after about 80 losses out of 101, I’ll still come back for tomorrow with a couple aspirin and an appointment at a neurologist. 1.5-2 HIGHLIGHTS: Ponta de Lança Africano
Can't understand a damn word, but the music is fair.
Obviously I don’t speak Portuguese but some of the songs were very catchy. I saved “Ponta de Lança Americano” and “Taj Mahal”.
The squeaking noises ruined my experience. Why is it in every song?! I honestly enjoyed a lot of the songs but that noise was beyond distracting. The album would have been so much better without this
I enjoyed this. I liked the rhythms, I love the Brazilian Portuguese. It's altogether a very pleasant album - but it wasn't very exciting.
A ground breaking album in the mid 70’s. People today are more familiar with different styles of music from around the world but back on its release this must’ve been mind blowing