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European remastered reissue of Brazillian experimentalists amazing 1968 psych-folk-freak-out debut.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It takes a connoisseur of psychedelic rock and pop to know of (drumroll please) Os Mutantes. This short-lived Brazilian band made some of the most memorable psychedelic pop of the 1960s -- which is really saying something, given the era that they thrived in. Call it psychetropicalia.
And their self-titled debut is probably the best work they ever did, without a single dud track. "Panis et Circenses" kicks things off with a horn solo, and then with a stretch of swooning acid-pop and some angelic-sounding voices. From there on, we get a fun, perky pop song laced with more horns, keyboards and wacky sound effects.
The stuff that follows is much in the same vein, from the buzzing and swooning keyboard splendor of "Baby," the downtempo warbles of "Le Premier Bonheur du Jour," and other songs full of Brazilian spunk, sonic clutter, sixties guitar solos, piano ripples, and catchy little songs that never get old. Rooted in Brazilian tropicalia, the music has quite a few quirks and twists, but surprisingly it never becomes too weird to alienate listeners.
Os Mutantes was initially formed by Arnaldo and Sergio Baptista, who later added Rita Lee and their brother Claudio. Though the band didn't last very long, they developed a reputation for twiddling with basic Brazilian pop -- while they stayed happy and accessable, they also added in distortion, feedback, non-catchy stretches of noise, and other sound experiments. It sounds fun, doesn't it?
And actually, it is a lot of fun. The trippy bossa nova/psychedelic rock/catchy pop isn't as heavy as it sounds, but instead goes for a light, playful, deeply stoned vibe. Eerie flutes, panpipes and jungle drums get mixed in with solid guitar riffs and smooth keyboards, acoustic and electric guitar harmonize, and piano is overlaid with train whistles.
Those traditional instruments ground what could have been just another psychedelic band. And the tropicalia gives it an earthy, unique edge that most psychedelica lacks. It's gloriously catchy, and incredibly infectious. The most typical aspect of it is the vocal harmonies -- other than that, there is simply nothing to compare this to.
There hasn't really been a band like Os Mutantes since, and until someone decides to revive that underrated sound, there probably won't be again. Mad, wild, crazy, and absolute bliss from beginning to end.
And their self-titled debut is probably the best work they ever did, without a single dud track. "Panis et Circenses" kicks things off with a horn solo, and then with a stretch of swooning acid-pop and some angelic-sounding voices. From there on, we get a fun, perky pop song laced with more horns, keyboards and wacky sound effects.
The stuff that follows is much in the same vein, from the buzzing and swooning keyboard splendor of "Baby," the downtempo warbles of "Le Premier Bonheur du Jour," and other songs full of Brazilian spunk, sonic clutter, sixties guitar solos, piano ripples, and catchy little songs that never get old. Rooted in Brazilian tropicalia, the music has quite a few quirks and twists, but surprisingly it never becomes too weird to alienate listeners.
Os Mutantes was initially formed by Arnaldo and Sergio Baptista, who later added Rita Lee and their brother Claudio. Though the band didn't last very long, they developed a reputation for twiddling with basic Brazilian pop -- while they stayed happy and accessable, they also added in distortion, feedback, non-catchy stretches of noise, and other sound experiments. It sounds fun, doesn't it?
And actually, it is a lot of fun. The trippy bossa nova/psychedelic rock/catchy pop isn't as heavy as it sounds, but instead goes for a light, playful, deeply stoned vibe. Eerie flutes, panpipes and jungle drums get mixed in with solid guitar riffs and smooth keyboards, acoustic and electric guitar harmonize, and piano is overlaid with train whistles.
Those traditional instruments ground what could have been just another psychedelic band. And the tropicalia gives it an earthy, unique edge that most psychedelica lacks. It's gloriously catchy, and incredibly infectious. The most typical aspect of it is the vocal harmonies -- other than that, there is simply nothing to compare this to.
There hasn't really been a band like Os Mutantes since, and until someone decides to revive that underrated sound, there probably won't be again. Mad, wild, crazy, and absolute bliss from beginning to end.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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There's no doubt the Mutants started off as a psychedelic band. They eventually turned to progressive rock (heard that story before somewhere). The thing is they seem to be equally brilliant at whatever they do. Their self-titled debut is no exception; not to be confused with the equally excellent, almost self-titled second album, Mutantes (without the `Os'). The closest comparison for me is Pink Floyd's Piper at the Gates of Dawn, with Rotary Connection's Aladdin bringing up the rear. But comparisons don't do much in this case because the Mutants are so original. With spaced-out yet melodic guitar and organ, crazy sound-effects aplenty and heavenly Brazilian vocals, it's definitely psych, but of a kind never heard before. Check it out...
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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What do you mean, you don't already own this album? Quick, buy it now, pay for the extra quick delivery. Hurray, because there can't be another day in your life that you don't own this incredible record.
Actually, I envy you. You get to hear it for the first time and jump up and down with joy when you realise that music like this really did get made. If you've ever liked late Beatles, early Floyd, Brazilian samba and Californian sunshine pop and wondered what would happen if it were all thrown together...well, here it is.
One of my all time top 10 records. Enjoy, my friends. I'm certain you will.
Actually, I envy you. You get to hear it for the first time and jump up and down with joy when you realise that music like this really did get made. If you've ever liked late Beatles, early Floyd, Brazilian samba and Californian sunshine pop and wondered what would happen if it were all thrown together...well, here it is.
One of my all time top 10 records. Enjoy, my friends. I'm certain you will.
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5*****
Historical and beatiful. Best for portuguese speakers, as lyrics are very clever, but also 5 stars musics.
Published 22 months ago by MarcoV
I'd Probably Give This 7 Stars if I Could
Os Mutantes were formed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1965, and were the forerunners of the Brazillian culture phenomenon known as Tropicalia. But what is this Tropicalia you speak? Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2008 by The Mancunian Candidate
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