Ben is a Latin & Tropical album by Jorge Ben, originally released in 1972. On Gatefold: 21 pressings tracked, owned by 4 collectors.
About
Released during the most fertile era of Brazil’s Tropicália movement, Jorge Ben’s self-titled 1969 release shines with energy and grace. Backed by the agile band Trio Mocotó, Ben’s vocals soar over grooves rooted in the hypnotic polyrhythms of samba. Yet the textures are expansive enough to exemplify Tropicália’s experimental side by incorporating low-slung funk on tracks like “Criola” and socially conscious content into songs like “Take It Easy My Brother Charles”. For his part, Ben’s nimble vocals and elegant melodies enchant throughout. Anchoring the album are the infectious standout “País Tropical” and the character study “Charles, Anjo 45”, which Caetano Veloso covered later in 1969.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Morre O Burro, Fica O Homem2:09
- A2O Circo Chegou2:46
- A3Paz E Arroz2:48
- A4Moça4:57
- A5Domingo 233:48
- A6Fio Maravilha2:13
Side B
- B1Quem Cochicha O Rabo Espicha3:25
- B2Caramba!... Galileu Da Galileia2:21
- B3Que Nega É Essa3:34
- B4As Rosas Eram Todas Amarelas3:45
- B5Taj Mahal5:30
Sound DNA
- Latin & Tropical
- Bossa Nova & MPB
- warm
- playful
- tropical
Credits
The people behind it.
Production & Engineering
- Luigi HofferENGINEER
- Luigi HofferRECORDED BY
- Paulinho TapajósPRODUCER
- Paulinho TapajósPRODUCER [PRODUCTION DIRECTION]
- ToninhoENGINEER
- ToninhoRECORDED BY
Songwriting
4 collectors on Gatefold own this · 21 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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