Fôrça Bruta
Jorge Ben · 1970
40 min · 10 tracks · música popular brasileira
A vibrant fusion of samba, bossa nova, and rock rhythms that radiate warmth and energy throughout its lively tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Oba lá vem ela — This opening track sets the tone with an infectious groove and playful lyrics that celebrate love and attraction, embodying the album's vibrant spirit.
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Mulher Brasileira — This song highlights Ben's lyrical celebration of Brazilian women, blending catchy melodies with rhythmic complexity that reflects cultural pride.
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Força bruta — The title track encapsulates the album's essence through its powerful rhythm and instrumentation, representing Ben's bold artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's energetic blend of samba and rock creates a distinctive sound that resonates well, though it may not have deep layers for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a vibrant horn section that sets a lively tone, and each subsequent track maintains a consistent upbeat tempo.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, which engage the listener and create a communal feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- vibrant, uplifting listening experience
- short, engaging song lengths
- celebratory and lively atmosphere
- dynamic rhythmic energy
- for social gatherings
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Jorge Ben's unique sound and expanded his audience appeal.
- Career context
- Released in 1970, Fôrça Bruta was Jorge Ben's fifth studio album during a prolific period of creativity. Following his breakthrough with Samba Esquema Novo in 1963, this record solidified his unique blend of samba and rock, showcasing his evolving sound just before he reached mainstream success in Brazil.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gilberto Gil· Caetano Veloso· Os Mutantes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oba lá vem ela 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 4:25
- 9 Terezinha 3:12
- 10 Força bruta 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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