Here is an obscure slice of late-’60s killer Brazilian psychedelia! Little is known about OS BRAZÕES except that they formed in Rio De Janeiro late in 1969 and that their main claim to fame was being picked by Gal Costa as her backing band when she was making her early, and hugely, influential forays into Tropicalia – her best and most psychedelic effort being the “Tuareg” song. It turns out her sidemen had a pretty great album in them as well; they created a synthesis of North American rock & roll and native Brazilian styles, with sounds similar to those being explored by Tropicalia ringleaders Os Mutantes, Gilberto Gil, and Jorge Ben (whom the band cover on this record).
Buzzing fuzz guitars, pop vocals, space-out effects and exotic percussions: the band blend ethnic rhythms with some jazzy, western-influenced pop-rock before launching into weird euphoric space trips!
For the first time on vinyl again since the original 1969 RGE release with a new cover, hand-silk-screen printed, with a very special red feather inserted in each sleeve. Original copies are near impossible to find, even in Brazil. All tracks have been remastered. Pick up your copy of Os Brazōes at LightInTheAttic.net!
Well played!
Will this be sent to those apart of the LITA subscription?
”release with a new cover, hand-silk-screen printed, with a very special red feather inserted in each sleeve”
I usually love your release, but I’m sorry to say why ? to the above statement.
I have a hunch that those very special red feathers put ordinary, run-of-the-mill feathers to shame. Seriously.
What’s the point in changing the great original cover art. I don’t get it. and the feather? c’mon.
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