Tracks
- Tropicália
- Clarice
- No dia em que eu vim-me embora
- Alegria, Alegria
- Onde andarás
- Anunciação
- Superbacana
- Paisagem útil
- Clara
- Soy loco por tí, América
- Ave Maria
- Eles
Caetano Veloso is a playful album. The songs are a mix of tropicália and psychedelic rock, but there is much more tropicália than psychedelia.
I don't have a lot to say about this album. The music is pleasant enough, but it didn't capture my attention. The songs sound too similar to me and I'm still unable to understand Portuguese. And although the songs were melodic and had a variety of instruments, they lacked energy.
However, I can see why this album and Os Mutantes' album are on the 1001 Albums list. They both created a unique rock and roll sound. For that reason, I do recommend this album. Tropicália, Alegria, Alegria, Anunciação, Superbacana and Soy loco por tí, América are stand out songs.
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Tracks
- Panis et circenses
- A minha menina
- O relógio
- Adeus, Maria Fulô
- Baby
- Senhor F
- Bat macumba
- Le premier bonheur du jour
- Trem fantasma
- Tempo no tempo (Once was a time I thought)
- Ave, Gengis Khan
Os Mutantes is a fun album. The lyrics are in Portuguese so it's not clear what's going on, but I've read elsewhere that the lyrics are pretty nonsensical anyway. The songs are tropicália with a slight nod toward psychedelic rock. Actually, there seem to be a lot of different styles represented which I'm mostly unfamiliar with.
When I first listened to this album, it seemed amateurish and gimmicky. However, the most recent listening has convinced me that it's quite good. The music is catchy, creative and never taken seriously.
I think this album is definitely worth listening to. Give it a chance and you'll be grateful you did. It would certainly be a curious addition to any collection. All the songs are very good, but the stand outs are: Panis et circenses, A minha menina, Adeus, Maria Fulô, Bat macumba, Le premier bonheur du jour and Ave, Gengis Khan.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
