Tropicalia: A Brazilian Revolution In Sound
by Various Artists
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 54
  3. Negative: 7 out of 54

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  1. JimF
    Jul 1, 2006
    6
    I guess if I was rating this from the perspective of Tropicalia music, I'd give it a higher rating, but on the scale of new music for 2006, I give it a 6. This feels like something that 's ran its course and doesn't deserve the highest ranking of the year for new music. Not impressed.
  2. scottc
    Sep 6, 2006
    6
    Just be aware, to the uninitiated or the bossa nova fan, about half of the songs on this CD come off as 60s showtunes. Think, the soundtrack to "Hair". The booklet is admittedly fantastic and does help give the music context as part of a larger political movement. But given the dissonant indian experiments and Oklahoma-tinged showtunes, dilettantes and more casual Brazilian music fans Just be aware, to the uninitiated or the bossa nova fan, about half of the songs on this CD come off as 60s showtunes. Think, the soundtrack to "Hair". The booklet is admittedly fantastic and does help give the music context as part of a larger political movement. But given the dissonant indian experiments and Oklahoma-tinged showtunes, dilettantes and more casual Brazilian music fans like might enjoy this more an interesting historical document than a either a relaxing or a rocking beginning to end listen.… Expand

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. The Guardian
    90
    And whereas the dark era that began with a military coup in 1964 is now relegated to Brazil's history, the music it inspired sounds fresher and more provocative than ever.
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  2. Dusted Magazine
    100
    One of the most important anthologies to come along in quite a while.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    A perfect mix of giddy tropical rhythms and Beatles-style experimentation. [27 Jan 2006, p.85]
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