It's still a very strong album, though.Ĥ. WTGN: Their album A Divina Comédia ou Ando Meio Desligado is a bit more serious, and a switch to a more conventional sound. The album bursts with creativity and sonic experimentation. Their sound, however, is not derivative at all, but a unique spin on the genre. Os Mutantes - Os Mutantes (1969) - Os Mutantes is probably the most famous band from Brazil, partly because their music is the most similar to the Psychedelic Pop that was en vogue in the Anglosphere at the time.
It's pretty wild though, so give it a try.ģ. WTGN: Her other S/T from 1969 is much more Avant-Garde and daring, but also much less consistent. On some tracks, she dabbles in Rock 'n Roll and Psychedelic Pop. The music is elegant and sentimental, and Costa's vocal performance is flawless. Gal Costa - Gal Costa (1969) - Another hugely influential artist in the Tropicalia movement, this is her most accomplished effort, in my opinion. For Gilberto Gil, his S/T albums from 19 are classics.Ģ. Personally, I'm a bit partial to Livro, which is a highlight in his late career (1997!). Where to go next: Caetano Veloso's S/T albums that followed are usually regarded as some of his best, along with Transa. The arrangements are lush and feature a lot of strings, and the whole album has a playful, psychedelic attitude. Caetano Veloso, arguably the most important figure in the movement, shines on many songs, together with Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa & Os Mutantes. It's surprisingly accessible, however, and also a lot of fun. Various Artists - Tropicalia Ou Panis Et Circenses - This album is the beginning of the Tropicalia genre, which took American/British Rock and combined it with Brazilian genres and sonic experimentation. Side note: MPB simply means Brazilian Pop(ular) music.ġ. Of course, it's impossible to accurately reflect on an entire country's music with just 10 records and I'm sorry in advance for omitting many artists (and the entire genre of Bossa Nova). I'll be mostly discussing Tropicalia and MPB, but also a bit of Vanguarda Paulista and Samba.
I've made a list of 10 essential albums (in chronological order) I would recommend you guys to get into Brazilian music. Brazil's music scene is one of a kind, with so many classics being released in the late 60s and early 70s (although there's a lot of good stuff in later decades too).
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