Secos & Molhados II
Secos & Molhados
1974
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Why This Album Matters
Secos & Molhados II, the second studio album by the eponymous group, is a work that deepens the band's innovative musical proposal. The album stands out for its audacious fusion of genres, incorporating elements of progressive and psychedelic rock with the rich tapestry of Brazilian popular music. Its singularity is further accentuated by the lyrical adaptations of poems by great names such as Julio Cortázar, João Apolinário, Oswald de Andrade and Fernando Pessoa, lending it a remarkable artistic and intellectual dimension. This record assumes a crucial role in the history of Secos & Molhados, marking the final collaboration of the original line-up that catapulted the group to fame: João Ricardo, Gérson Conrad and Ney Matogrosso. Its importance lies not only in the continuity of an experimental and avant-garde sound, but also in being the culmination point of an essential phase in the band's trajectory.
Context
The release of Secos & Molhados II occurred during a period of transition for the group, representing the final work of its original line-up. The band's imminent separation after this album would direct each of its members towards their respective solo careers, with all three releasing their own studio projects in 1975. In addition to the change in the ensemble's main structure, some guest musicians who had contributed to the first album, such as Willy Verdaguer, John Flavin, Sérgio Rosadas and Emilio Carrera, did not continue participating in the recordings, indicating a reconfiguration in the arrangements and instrumental collaboration.
Legacy
Although Secos & Molhados II did not achieve the same level of public attention as its predecessor, largely due to the band's imminent dissolution, it received a positive reception from the press in general. Critics recognised the continuity of the artistic proposal and the musical quality of the work. Years later, in 1999, the album was re-released, alongside the group's first record, as part of the "Série Dois Momentos" from the Continental record label. This re-edition, which featured Charles Gavin's remastering, allowed new generations of listeners to access the work and reaffirmed its place in Brazilian discography.
Tracks
Videos
Secos & Molhados - Secos & Molhados (1973) | ALBUM REVIEW
Som de Peso
SECOS E MOLHADOS SOBREVIVE | ALBUM REVIEW - Vinilteca #93
Vinilteca
"Secos & Molhados" - Secos & Molhados | Os melhores discos da MPB nos anos 70 | Alta Fidelidade
Alta Fidelidade
3000 Best Albums [2967] Secos & Molhados - Secos & Molhados (1973) Dan's Mini Album Review
Dan's Mini Album Reviews
Secos & Molhados 1973 | Review | Gérson Conrad
Pitadas do Sal
Secos & Molhados Rock contra a censura Disco do Dia Alta Fidelidade
TUDO OU NADA - PEÇA TEATRAL
Films
Primavera nos Dentes – A História do Secos & Molhados
2025
The series follows Secos & Molhados, the rock band that shaped music and concepts in Brazil. In exactly twelve months, the group broke all records — selling over 1 million records of their debut album and playing to 25,000 people at Maracanãzinho Stadium. With painted faces and sinuous dance moves, they brought gender issues, androgyny, and the poetry of authors like Manuel Bandeira and Vinicius de Moraes into the country's homes.
Secos & Molhados
2021
The founder of Secos & Molhados, João Ricardo, gives his version of the story of one of the main bands of the 1970s.
Books
Primavera nos dentes
Miguel de Almeida · 2023
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of their first album's release, this complete and expanded biography of Secos & Molhados details how the group became a landmark of MPB and a symbol of rebellion during the dictatorship. The work explores the band's trajectory, including the line-up with João Ricardo, Gérson Conrad, and Ney Matogrosso, and will delve deeply into their discography, which includes the album 'Secos & Molhados II'.
Os 500 Maiores Álbuns Brasileiros de Todos os Tempos
Ricardo Alexandre · 2022
The largest Brazilian music election ever conducted: 162 specialists, spanning journalists, critics, musicians, producers and podcasters, each nominated 50 essential albums, supported by a masterlist of more than 2,000 works. Led by Ricardo Alexandre with tabulation by Sérgio Jomori, it was published in December 2022 as a 200-page hardcover book with graphic design by Fernando Pires.
Analyses
Secos & Molhados II – Wikipedia
Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia
A Máquina de Fazer Sonhos: SECOS & MOLHADOS Secos & Molhados II 1974
amakina.blogspot.com
More elaborate and less popular than the first, as 'defined' by Ney Matogrosso in a statement to Folha de São Paulo (January/2000), 'Secos e Molhados II' is composed of songs with social themes such as 'O Doce e o Amargo', 'Preto Velho', and 'Tercer Mundo'.
"Secos & Molhados 2" (Continental, 1974), Secos & Molhados
discosessenciais.blogspot.com
The first and self-titled album by Secos & Molhados, released in 1973, was an overwhelming success. Combining rock elements with progressive and psychedelic influences, and infusing them into Brazilian popular music, the album captivated audiences with its innovative sound and poetic lyrics.
Secos & Molhados - Discografia. - Muro do Classic Rock.
mdcr.site
Secos & Molhados became one of the biggest phenomena in Brazilian popular music, breaking all records for album sales and audience numbers. The album consisted of thirteen songs that, in the critics' view, seem current even today.
