Gilberto Gil (1968 album) explained

Gilberto Gil
Type:	studio
Artist:	Gilberto Gil
Cover:	gilberto gil 1968.jpg
Released:	1968
Genre:	Tropicália, MPB
Label:	Philips Records
Producer:	Manoel Barenbein^[1]
Prev Title:	Louvação
Prev Year:	1967
Next Title:	Gilberto Gil
Next Year:	1969

Gilberto Gil (also commonly referred to as Gilberto Gil (Frevo Rasgado)^[2] to differentiate it from Gil's other self-titled releases) is the second studio album by Gilberto Gil, originally released in early 1968. The album features a blending of traditional Brazilian styles such as samba and bossa nova with American rock and roll. It also mixes Rogério Duprat's orchestral arrangements with the electric guitars of Brazilian rock group Os Mutantes.

Critical reception

The album is number 78 on Rolling Stone Brasil's List of 100 greatest Brazilian albums of all time. The magazine also voted the track "Domingo no Parque" as the 11th greatest Brazilian song.^[3]

In 2017, Pitchfork placed it at number 99 on the "200 Best Albums of the 1960s" list.^[4]

Personnel

Gilberto Gil – vocals, acoustic guitar
Os Mutantes – backing vocals, instrumental backing
Rogério Duprat – arrangement^[5]

Notes and References

Web site: Gilberto Gil . Gilberto Gil . 22 April 2016.
Web site: Gilberto Gil [Frevo Rasgado] - Gilberto Gil | Songs, Reviews, Credits |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date= |accessdate=22 April 2016].
Web site: Antônio do Amaral. Rocha. As 100 Maiores Músicas Brasileiras - "Domingo no Parque". Rolling Stone Brasil. Spring. 6 January 2014. Portuguese. 2009.
Web site: The 200 Best Albums of the 1960s (6/10). Pitchfork. 22 August 2017. 10 January 2018.
Web site: Gilberto Gil [Frevo Rasgado] - Gilberto Gil | Credits |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date= |accessdate=22 April 2016].