A Tábua de Esmeralda
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| Studio album by Jorge Ben | ||||
| Released | 1974 | |||
| Genre | MPB, samba rock, psychedelic pop | |||
| Length | 40:06 | |||
| Label | Philips | |||
| Producer | Paulinho Tapajós | |||
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| Tiny Mixtapes | favorable |
A Tábua De Esmeralda is the eleventh studio album by Brazilian musician Jorge Ben, released in 1974 on Philips Records. The album showcases Ben's interest in theosophy, mysticism, and, above all, alchemy. Its title refers to the Emerald Tablet, a cryptic piece of Hermetica reputed to contain the secret of the prima materia and its transmutation; and its artwork incorporates drawings from Nicholas Flamel, who was historically immortalized as a great alchemist for his work on the philosopher’s stone.
Considered Ben's masterpiece, it was ranked by Rolling Stone Brazil as the sixth greatest Brazilian album of all time, and has been included in Tom Moon's 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die.
All tracks written by Jorge Ben, except where noted
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