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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the second full-length release for the Brazilian psychedelic rock band.
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  • Record Label: Other Music Recording Company
  • Genre(s): Latin, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, International, Brazilian Pop, Tropicalia
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  1. Uncut
    Oct 29, 2015
    80
    The overall effect is a carefully constructed, complex yet breezy, psych-pop collection. [Dec 2015, p.69]
  2. Nov 2, 2015
    80
    Manual elevates more often than it wallows, and most importantly, it never fails to surprise or entertain.
  3. Oct 29, 2015
    75
    As Plantas Que Curam provides an interesting contrast--making us realise they've chilled-out and don't seem as interested in frantic neo-psych as they seemed to be in 2013. Manual is mature, engaging, and will prove to be--I believe--much more durable in its relevance to Boogarins' musical heritage.
  4. Oct 29, 2015
    70
    The album is a sun-kissed trip with layered overdubs, shimmering guitar inter-play and a sense of wanderlust, a warm departure from the celebrated lo-fi debut LP.
  5. Oct 29, 2015
    60
    Their second album is an assured, intriguing collection of songs that constantly changes direction, from delicate shimmering guitar work and brooding ballads to sturdy riffs and post-bossa rhythms.
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