Sound of Revolution 1968-69 [Import]

Gilberto Gil | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 17, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: El Records
• ASIN: B0017KVF38
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,892 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #2 in Music > World Music > Latin Music > Brazilian > Tropicália
  • #88 in Music > World Music > South & Central America

Track Listings

1. Frevo Rasgado

2. Coragem Pra Suportar

3. Domingou

4. Marginália II

5. Peaga a Voga, Cabeludo

6. Ele Falava Nisso Todo Dia

7. Procissăo

8. Luzia Luluza

9. Pé da Roseira

10. Domingo No Parque

11. A Luta Contra a Lata ou a Falęncia do Café

12. Cérebro Electrônico

13. Volks Volkswagen Blue

14. Aquele Abraço

15. 17 Léguas e Meia

16. A Voz do Vivo

17. Vitrines

18. 2001

19. Futurível

20. Objeto Semi-Identificado

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars 2 Superb Albums for the Price of One, January 8, 2012

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Tom Van Deusen - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sound of Revolution 1968-69 (Audio CD)

I was initially confused by another reviewer who said this does not include the entirety of both albums. Not true! It only lacks some of the bonus tracks included in the other release of Frevo Rasgado. In addition, Cerebro Electronico is currently tough (and expensive) to buy on CD, making this collection a tremendous value.

That said, the two albums are markedly different. Frevo Rasgado is more psychedelic Tropicalia pop, akin to the first Os Mutantes record (which makes sense, given they accompany Gil on both albums on this CD). Lots of gorgeous melodies and dynamic compositions. "Ele Falava Nisso Todo Dia" and "Procissăo" are some of my favorite pop songs period. Very catchy stuff.

Cerebro Electronico, on the other hand, is a very weird, abrasive album. It utilizes a lot more harsh electric guitar and has odd vocal performances. It includes an awesome version of Dois Mil E Um (called "2001" here) which is a lot heavier and slower than the version Os Mutantes did on their second album. I prefer this version, which is saying a lot!

The last few songs give way to odd musique concrète compositions (think Zappa's Lumpy Gravy or The Faust Tapes) which many will find strange and abrasive. I'm the sort of person who likes that kind of stuff. If you're playing this CD in the car with your mom, turn it off toward the end.

This has become one of my favorite CD's. It also includes well-written liner notes that give the albums a bit of political and cultural context, which is very important for Brazilian music of this period. There is so much interesting Brazilian rock from the 60's and 70's that my wallet can barely stand it. If you buy this album and dig it, I recommend getting:

Expresso 2222
Dois Momentos (Vol.2)
Mutantes
Tropicalia : Ou Panis Et Circencis

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Music Album, May 3, 2010

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Anonymous Coward (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sound of Revolution 1968-69 (Audio CD)

Young Gilberto Gil is like Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, and a Brazilian musician musician rolled up into one. He is a BRILLIANT song writer, a BRILLIANT singer, a BRILLIANT musician. In my opinion, this is one of the best albums ever recorded in the history of mankind. It ranks right up there with albums like "Revolver", "Are You Experienced", "Wish You Were Here", "Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band", "Magical Mystery Tour", "There Goes Rhymin Simon", etc. You get the picture. Had this album had the weight of something like Atlantic Records behind it, it would truly be considered one of the essential albums of the 20th century, for it is not only a perfect album, it's also a ground breaking album: It's one of the first truly modern Tropicália albums. If you're a music lover, you should not hesitate to purchase this album.

I find the songs so wonderful, that I can't play this album as background music. It's too wonderful and I get distracted by the sheer awesomeness of each and every song.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums ever!, July 8, 2009

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Ms. Neona Rice (portland, or) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sound of Revolution 1968-69 (Audio CD)

If you aren't hip to this yet, well get on it! This album will basically knock your socks off. It's like listening to the Beatles, but better. And Brazilian style! I couldn't love it more. It has been so well received at my dinner parties that I have people clamoring for me to burn it for them. It's that good. Buy it.