Fôrça Bruta cover

Fôrça Bruta

Jorge Ben · 1970

40 min · 10 tracks · música popular brasileira · bossa nova · samba rock

A vibrant fusion of samba, bossa nova, and rock rhythms celebrating Brazilian culture and life.

Why this album works

'Fôrça Bruta' is notable for its distinctive sound that helped define the samba rock movement, influencing countless Brazilian artists. The album received critical acclaim and contributed to Jorge Ben's reputation, with tracks like 'Oba lá vem ela' becoming staples in Brazilian music culture.
Best for
vibrant, uplifting listening experience short, engaging song lengths celebratory and lively atmosphere
Context
By 1970, Jorge Ben was already an influential figure in Brazilian music, following his breakthrough album 'Samba Esquema Novo' (1963). 'Fôrça Bruta' marked his transition into a more experimental phase, showcasing his unique blend of samba and rock. This album came just after his increasing popularity during the late 1960s, solidifying his position as a key innovator in the música popular brasileira genre.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Oba lá vem ela Standout 4:13
  • 2 Zé Canjica 3:52
  • 3 Domênica domingava num Domingo toda de branco 3:48
  • 4 Charles Junior 6:07
  • 5 Pulo, pulo 2:48
  • 6 Apareceu Aparecida 3:15
  • 7 O telefone tocou novamente 3:50
  • 8 Mulher Brasileira Standout 4:25
  • 9 Terezinha 3:12
  • 10 Força bruta Standout 5:07

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