The upbeat, psychedelic, and Brazilian-samba-inspired album by Seu Jorge and his band Almaz, hit the charts with sizzling beats that will heat up any party. Probably best known for his work in the films, The Life Aquatic and City of God, Seu continues to draw upon inspiration from Brazil's wealth of musical resources and rich, cultural history. The instrumentation is rather limited to drums, bass, guitar, and vocals. However, the sound is very full and fresh. Anyone with a passing knowledge of melodic electronic and trip-hop will note some influences throughout. At times, the self-titled release echoes the soundtrack of a spy or thriller film. This could be due to Seu's experience with the film medium, but it doesn't detract from the real, entertainment purpose of the music. Seu Jorge joins a long line of Brazilian musical giants that should not be ignored at any cost. Join Seu Jorge and Almaz today! ~ Matthew Forss
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