{"product_id":"alucinolandia","title":"Alucinolandia","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome things take time to happen, some things perhaps take a bit longer than they should but, finally, we are delighted to present an issue of the iconic, and sought-after, Brazilian album \u003cem\u003eAlucinolandia\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eZito Righi e Seu Conjunto\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe trippy, surrealist 60s cover design with hands holding eyeballs is somewhat confusing. Rather than the stoner acid rock record that the art may suggest, \u003cem\u003eAlucinolandia\u003c\/em\u003e is actually a quintessential 60s gem, mixing samba, MPB, bossa nova, quirky organ-led mod-jazz groovers and easy-listening crooners with a relaxed cool swagger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZito Righi\u003c\/strong\u003e aka Isidoro Righi, the Brazilian saxophonist, instrumentalist, conductor and composer brought together an illustrious cast for this masterpiece, including the much-loved vocalist \u003cstrong\u003eSonia Santos\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eSonia\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a masterclass on the album's opener, and maybe its crown-jewel \"\u003cem\u003ePoema Ritmico Do Malandro\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe song is fierce and driving with an enticing funk intro that bursts into a Samba \/ Batucada workout. A real monster that works magic on the dancefloor. \u003cstrong\u003eSonia\u003c\/strong\u003e would later re-visit this track in 1971 on a recording for Copacabana Records, which \u003cem\u003eMr Bongo\u003c\/em\u003e released as part of the Brazil45 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brazilian songwriter \u003cstrong\u003eRoberval\u003c\/strong\u003e penned three tracks on the record, including another highlight and the far too short \"\u003cem\u003eBirimbau\u003c\/em\u003e\"; a catchy Brazilian jazzy-samba dancer at its finest. Other musicians include the drummer \u003cstrong\u003eFernando\u003c\/strong\u003e who also recorded with the greats \u003cstrong\u003eDila\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGuilherme Coutinho\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fact the record was released in 1969 meant it was probably a bit out of step with its contemporaries in comparison to the works of artists such as \u003cstrong\u003eOs Mutantes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGilberto Gil\u003c\/strong\u003e et al. The core of \u003cem\u003eAlucinolandia\u003c\/em\u003e is that of a more optimistic early to mid-sixties party feelgood vibe rather than the angsty, psychedelia, and rebellion of the Tropicália movement. Over 50 years since its release, the work can finally be judged on its own merit; and what a beauty it is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50476821053771,"sku":"1146893","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50476821938507,"sku":"1146891","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e26fe5e5-31ec-41f5-a166-7b7feda43370_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727464323","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/alucinolandia","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}