Fool Metal Jack
Os Mutantes · 2013
45 min · 12 tracks · música popular brasileira
A vibrant blend of psychedelic rock and Brazilian rhythms, intertwining whimsical lyrics with bold musical experimentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fool Metal Jack — The title track exemplifies the album's playful spirit, featuring a catchy melody paired with surreal lyrics that reflect on identity and reality.
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Time and Space — This track stands out for its intricate arrangement and thought-provoking lyrics that explore existential themes, showcasing the band's artistic growth.
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Valse LSD — With its waltz-like rhythm and vivid imagery, this song captures the essence of psychedelic influences in Os Mutantes' work, creating a unique auditory experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases inventive songwriting and production while maintaining a distinct sound that honors its roots.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered harmonies and a gradual build-up of instrumentation, setting a whimsical tone.
- The lyrics often blend surreal imagery with social commentary, reflecting the band's roots in the tropicalia movement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with vibrant energy
- short bursts of playful experimentation
- eclectic arrangements that surprise frequently
- lighthearted vibes for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- want straightforward, linear narratives
- prefer heavy, serious themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Fool Metal Jack is Os Mutantes' first studio album since their reunion after a long hiatus, following 1974's Tudo Foi Feito pelo Sol. Released in 2013, this album marked a significant return to form for the band, showcasing their enduring influence on the tropicalia movement while introducing new themes and sounds reflective of contemporary Brazilian music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Caetano Veloso· Gilberto Gil· Novos Baianos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Dream is Gone 2:50
- 2 Fool Metal Jack 5:23
- 3 Picadilly Willie 4:42
- 4 Ganja Man 3:33
- 5 Look Out 3:48
- 6 Eu descobri 3:05
- 7 Time and Space 3:57
- 8 To Make It Beautiful 3:26
- 9 Once Upon a Flight 4:00
- 10 Into Limbo 3:37
- 11 Bangladesh 4:08
- 12 Valse LSD 3:11
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