This is only a taste
08/15/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"While this is a great cd on its own, make sure to get Nacao Zumbi's work w/ the (late) great Chico Science. Science was pretty much the creator of this whole movement, but sadly he died in 97, and this cd is a homage to him. This album is definetely burdened by the fact that everyone was still getting over his death when it was made. To get a real feel for their music, you should buy "Da Lama ao Caos," "Afrociberdelia" (which for some stupid reason isn't available right now), or "Radio S.amb.a." (their latest effort, which is also amazing).I guess to put the album in perspective for you "world music" fans, this band is like Lenine or Carlinhos Brown with a pair of testicles. The impact of the drums from that area are complimented by heavy guitar riffs, a funky bass line, and a unique way of singing which at times is like embolada (or rap). The lyrics are also bleaker and trippier, some times both at once.Basically, if you liked what Lenine, Otto, Gilberto Gil (in Quanta), and just about every Brazilian musician has done lately, check this band out, because they literally got the whole thing started."
It's mind-blowing.
ellibutt | the blab | 04/26/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a 2CD set. The first CD is half studio work and half live recording. Jorge Ben appears on the first song, which rocks. "Nos Quintais do Mundo (Mucuna)" is particularly fresh. The live stuff was recorded in Recife and it rocks. The second CD contains some mind-blowing remixes of CSNZ by David Byrne (Rios Pontes e Overdrives), DJ Soul Slinger, Apollo 9, Mario Caldato, DZCutz, Fila Brazilia, Mad Professor, BiD, Death of a Rockstar and Arto Lindsay. Anyone who liked what these people did on the RED HOT & RIO compilation will find their mind equally blown."