Carnivale Electricos
by Galactic
  • Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: Feb 21, 2012
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. PopMatters
    Feb 28, 2012
    50
    The band hasn't figured out a way to reliably integrate all of the aspects of their sound in a compelling way, and so half the time, they seem content to just groove away for minutes at a clip without really developing anything stirring, be it a melody or a memorable solo.
  2. Consequence
    Feb 22, 2012
    60
    The sense of unbridled joy on Carnivale Electricos is infectious. It defies you not to dance.

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  1. AlexxTrusc
    Apr 26, 2012
    7
    Music presented by the Galactic band on the "Carnivale Electricos" album is hard to pigeonhole in any particular style. We can find here bothMusic presented by the Galactic band on the "Carnivale Electricos" album is hard to pigeonhole in any particular style. We can find here both the experimental connection of New Orleans music in the "Attack", hip-hop inserts in the "Move Fast", funk hits like "Hey Na Na" and "Out In The Street" and the bluesy-rock "Voyage Ton Flag" . Each of the pieces is exuberant and ear-catching.… Full Review »
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