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Atras Do Porto Tem Uma...

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"Atrás do Porto tem uma Cidade" is Rita's 3rd album but in many senses you could say it's her first. In 1973, Rita gets appart from her group Mutantes. This period marks the begining of a journey, when Rita began to search for her own style. One year later she found it... along with her new group, Tutti-Futti, she released "Atrás do Porto..." This album marks the borning of a star. From that year on, Rock 'n' Roll started to have not only kings but also one Queen. Rita's the queen of Rock, not only in Brazil but also in the world. Bendita Santa Rita de Sampa!!!!!

When Rita was demanded to leave the band "Os Mutantes", by his boyfriend and partner, Arnaldo Baptista, she has commented, years later, she felt afraid it was time to give up of her career. Nevertheless, she got moving forward. And the result of her strong spirit is this splendid CD (1974), where she finally found her own sound. Nowadays, songs as "Mamae Natureza", "Ando Meio Jururu", "Yo No Creo Pero...", "Tratos a Bola" and the balad "Menino Bonito" are the classics that are, as well, witness of her talent and perseverance. And Baptista would receive an answer, made as a song ("Agora So Falta Voce"), brilliantly written by Rita in her next album - the best one, even when comparing it among those with Mutantes("Fruto Proibido").

Genius Stuff.

A classic!This album from 1974 is the begin of the queen of rock'n roll after Mutantes. Classic songs like "Mamãe Natureza", "Ando Jururu" e "Tratos à bola" are here. A must have!

Following the recording of Hoje E O Primeiro Dia, Rita parted ways with Mutantes (ending her brief marriage to Arnaldo Baptista in the process) and started up a band of her own with friend Lúcia Turnbull. Known as Cilibrinas do Éden, the project was short lived, though it paved the way for Rita Lee & Tutti Frutti. "Atrás Do Porto Tem Uma Cidade..." is the bands first effort and to my ears, one of their best. Ditching the psychedelic and experimental sounds that made up much of her earlier work, Lee draws influence from the likes of the New York Dolls, and David Bowie. The end result is a flamboyant glam rock party album with heavy guitar riffs and just the right amount of synths sprinkled throughout. The album marks a very important chapter in Rita's career and proved that she was more than capable of making it on her own, with or without the help of her former bandmates.

Listen to: "Yo no creo pero...", "Tratos á Bola", "Menino Bonito", "Mamãe Natureza".

Rita Lee Jones the one and only rock'n roll queen, period.

Her "third but first" solo work. Leaving the "Mutantes" Rita joined "Tutti-Frutti" and started her stardom destiny. Her voice seems from outer space. The band mixes heavy and harmoniuos tunes. 1974' cool stuff. Even if you're not able to understand Portuguese just get it, feel her and love her. God save the Queen!