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Tropicalia: A Brazilian Revolution In Sound
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Tropicalia: A Brazilian Revolution In Sound Image
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93

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 54 Ratings

  • Summary: This 19-song compiliation from the esteemed Soul Jazz label includes tracks by Os Mutantes, Tom Ze and Caetano Veloso.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Stylus Magazine
    100
    Not every classic song from the era is here, but yes, if you do choose to own only one Tropicália disc, then this should be the one.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    A perfect mix of giddy tropical rhythms and Beatles-style experimentation. [27 Jan 2006, p.85]
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  3. Dusted Magazine
    100
    One of the most important anthologies to come along in quite a while.
  4. Dot Music
    90
    This release at least gives some sense of the visual brilliance, media spectacle and utter fertility of artistic energy that came together in Tropicalia.
  5. ShakingThrough.net
    80
    Granted, those who have the David Byrne-endorsed Everything Is Possible sampler of Os Mutantes' hottest cuts will find less value here, but Tropicalia serves as a decently comprehensive introduction to an essential period in music history.
  6. Q Magazine
    80
    The wild rhythms, unusual arrangements and often manic energy of the selections here still resonate. [Jan 2006, p.139]
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  7. Mojo
    80
    Vibrant, vividly colourful and high spirited. [Jan 2006, p.146]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
  1. JMan
    Feb 27, 2006
    10
    A great introduction to Tropicalia and not one wasted minute of music!
  2. ST
    Dec 24, 2006
    10
    I love it.
  4. jackd
    Mar 27, 2006
    10
    Surprised this is not higher in the user score. HIghly recommended.
  5. jr
    Jun 9, 2006
    10
    incredible. an archway to a beautiful cultural movement. do yourself a favour and seek this out. some of these songs will go down as my incredible. an archway to a beautiful cultural movement. do yourself a favour and seek this out. some of these songs will go down as my favourites of all time.… Expand
  6. JustinN
    Aug 26, 2006
    10
    All compilations should be this informative and entertaining!
  7. DavidM
    May 3, 2006
    9
    Oodles of Fun if you like the C-tier 60s garage sound of bands like the Seeds,Barbarians, and the Standells giving a Latin twist. No Oodles of Fun if you like the C-tier 60s garage sound of bands like the Seeds,Barbarians, and the Standells giving a Latin twist. No masterpieces, but a buttload of little charmers.… Expand
  8. RNelson
    Mar 24, 2006
    0
    Worst Album I've ever heard!!!!!!

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