{"title":"Os Mutantes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Os Mutantes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOs Mutantes (The Mutants) formed in São Paulo, Brazil in 1966 around brothers Arnaldo Baptista and Sérgio Dias Baptista, and Rita Lee (born Rita Lee Jones de Carvalho, who subsequently married Arnaldo Baptista). They are widely cited as one of the foundational acts of the Brazilian Tropicália (or Tropicalismo) movement of the late 1960s - the Brazilian counterpart to American and British psychedelic rock and broader 1960s counterculture, with integration of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), bossa nova, samba, and avant-garde musical influences. The movement was suppressed by the Brazilian military dictatorship of 1964-1985, with Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil being exiled in 1968-1972. Os Mutantes avoided exile but operated under creative restrictions. The band's distinctive 1960s and early 1970s recordings have been rediscovered internationally through the 1990s reissue programs (American rediscovery via Beck, David Byrne, Of Montreal, and others citing them as foundational). They reformed in 2006 (without Rita Lee, who pursued a solo career) and have continued releasing material across multiple decades. Rita Lee died of cancer on May 8, 2023 at age 75.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOs Mutantes's sound is foundational to Brazilian Tropicália - combining Tropicália, psychedelic rock, Brazilian psychedelia, MPB, avant-pop, bossa nova, rock, and avant-rock with their distinctive multi-vocalist arrangements, experimental production approaches (use of tape manipulation, found sounds, and unconventional arrangements), and lyrical content in Portuguese drawing on avant-garde Brazilian musical and literary traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOs Mutantes (1968, Polydor) - foundational Tropicália debut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMutantes (1969, Polydor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Divina Comédia ou Ananás (1970, Polydor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJardim Elétrico (1971, Polydor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMutantes E Seus Cometas no País do Baurets (1972, Polydor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO 'A' e o 'Z' (1972, recorded, released 1992)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTudo Foi Feito Pelo Sol (1974, Som Livre)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaih or Amortecedor (2009, ANTI-) - reunion album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Polydor Brazil pressings of the late-1960s and early-1970s Os Mutantes catalog are foundational items in Brazilian and broader psychedelic rock collecting, with collector premiums. Multiple anniversary editions, audiophile reissues (Mr Bongo, Light in the Attic, Universal Brazil), and the comprehensive reissue programs have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Os Mutantes typically start with Os Mutantes (1968) or Mutantes (1969). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/latin-american-vinyl-records\"\u003eLatin American\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/psych-garage-vinyl-records\"\u003ePsych \u0026amp; Garage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"os-mutantes-divina-comedia-ou-ando-meio-desligado-color-vinyl","title":"Divina Comedia Ou Ando Meio Desligado LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe third album from the legendary Os Mutantes – part of the essential trio of sides released during the Tropicalia years! The record's got a sound that's tighter and a bit more straightforward than their previous efforts – stricter song formats, and styles that lean heavily on rockish guitars and organ.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540989292727,"sku":"210000061641","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/os-mu.jpg?v=1781154984"},{"product_id":"os-mutantes-anything-is-possible-the-best-of-os-mutantes-world-psychedelic-classics-blue-vinyl-gatefold-jacket","title":"Anything Is Possible! The Best of Os Mutantes: World Psychedelic Classics LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the vivid sounds of Brazil with \"Anything Is Possible! The Best of Os Mutantes.\" This LP captures the essence of the 60s psychedelic explosion, showcasing tracks like \"Ando Meio Desligado\" and \"A Minha Menina\" in mesmerizing blue vinyl. Housed in a gatefold jacket, this compilation is a celebration of the band's boundary-pushing creativity, making it essential for lovers of innovative rock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48771584164023,"sku":"210000106359","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4506874-3588791.jpg?v=1782828040"},{"product_id":"os-mutantes-self-titled-cd","title":"Self-Titled LP+CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eLilith present a reissue of Os Mutantes' self-titled debut, originally released in 1968. With the release of their debut LP in 1968, Os Mutantes cracked the already red hot Tropicalia scene wide open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785741054135,"sku":"210000045750","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/51-lukpoenl.jpg?v=1783045782"},{"product_id":"os-mutantes-vinyl-import","title":"Os Mutantes LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eOs Mutantes' self-titled debut from 1968 represents a pivotal moment within Brazil's Tropicália movement, merging psychedelic rock with traditional Brazilian sounds and avant-garde elements. Tracks like \"Panis Et Circenses\" and \"A Minha Menina\" illustrate the cultural upheaval of the era, weaving intricate musical narratives that resonate with the historical context. This import pressing faithfully captures the album's original clarity, inviting listeners to grasp the innovative spirit that influenced global music, making it essential for understanding the era's artistic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48904538849463,"sku":"210000107388","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4525125-3668767.jpg?v=1784496063"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/os-mutantes.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}