2023 reissue, originally released in 1970. The combination of Jorge Ben and Trio Mocotó had already produced great things when Força Bruta first appeared in 1970. Ben's self-titled album of the year before had reeled off a succession of Brazilian hits, including "País Tropical" and "Cadê Teresa," and made the four musicians very busy as a result. Força Bruta was a slightly different album, a slice of mellow samba soul that may perhaps have been the result of such a hectic schedule during 1969. One of the hidden gems in Jorge Ben's discography, it's a wonderful album because it kept everyone's plentiful musical skills intact while simply sailing along on a wonderful acoustic groove that may have varied little but was all the better for its agreeable evenness. The songs may have been more difficult to distinguish -- virtually every one began with acoustic guitar, similar instrumentation, and Ben's caressing vocals over the top -- but it made the record one of the best in Ben's hearty career.
| A1 | Oba, Lá Vem Ela |
| A2 | Zé Canjica |
| A3 | Domenica Domingava Num Domingo Linda Toda De Branco |
| A4 | Charles Jr. |
| A5 | Pulo, Pulo |
| B1 | Apareceu Aparecida |
| B2 | O Telefone Tocou Novamente |
| B3 | Mulher Brasileira |
| B4 | Terezinha |
| B5 | Fôrça Bruta |
