Ben, Jorge: Fôrça Bruta (Vinyl LP)
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The combination of Jorge Ben and Trio Mocotó had already produced great things when Força Bruta first appeared in 1970. Ben's self-titled album of the year before had reeled off a succession of Brazilian hits, including "País Tropical" and "Cadê Teresa," and made the four musicians very busy as a result. Força Bruta was a slightly different album, a slice of mellow samba soul that may perhaps have been the result of such a hectic schedule during 1969.
One of the hidden gems in Jorge Ben's discography, it's a wonderful album because it kept everyone's plentiful musical skills intact while simply sailing along on a wonderful acoustic groove that may have varied little but was all the better for its agreeable evenness. The songs may have been more difficult to distinguish -- virtually every one began with acoustic guitar, similar instrumentation, and Ben's caressing vocals over the top -- but it made the record one of the best in Ben's hearty career.
- Oba, Lá Vem Ela
- Zé Canjica
- Domenica Domingava Num Domingo Linda Toda De Branco
- Charles Jr.
- Pulo, Pulo
- Apareceu Aparecida
- O Telefone Tocou Novamente
- Mulher Brasileira
- Terezinha
- Fôrça Bruta