África Brasil by Jorge Ben
Chart: Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by brun027
Rank on User's Chart: 2
Year: 1976
Rank on BEA Overall: 3,124
Average Rating: 78/100
MercuryTurn your back on the pay-you-back last callProfile St. Louis
Brun0 introduced me to Tom Zé and more recently Jorge Ben. I haven't heard this album yet however. But seeing how highly regarded it is on his chart, I will definitely bump this high on my to-listen list. _________________ -Ryan
I've listened to it for the tourney, and it's very very good. Not really sure what to say though, I guess I should listen to it again, there are some parts of it I don't remember. Makes you want to dance.
Jimmy DreadOld skool like Happy ShopperModeratorProfile 555 Dub Street
Not my favourite Jorge Ben album - that somewhat sketchy accolade would go to either his 1969 S/T LP or Forca Bruta - but it's a sumptuous record nonetheless, and a perfect listen whilst sitting gazing at the Mediterranean with a beer in my hand (as I'm doing right now, so it goes)... _________________ 'Reggae' & t'ing Folk 'n Stuff SHAMELESS RECORD DEALER PLUG
Jimmy DreadOld skool like Happy ShopperModeratorProfile 555 Dub Street
A bit too late on this, but yeah, listen to this album, it's just a lot of fun, playful, catchy, and will instantly make you dance. Samba-rock like nothing ever done before or after. It's a good one to start with brazilian music.
A Tábua de Esmeralda is tied with this as my favourite Jorge Ben album, but Força Bruta and the 1969 self-titled are also indispensable, which are both much more chilled records. Jorge Ben is one of my favourite drunk friends, hehe
Also, NoWaxJim thank you very much for your comments, I appreciate that. You're very sweet. 😄
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