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Editorial Reviews
The result of nearly eight months' worth of work on their own and with producer Hector Castillo, the boldly titled New York City is Brazilian Girls' most sophisticated, dynamic effort yet. To be sure, the album contains its fair share (more, really) of uptempo party-starters: 'We just want to have a good time all the time,' Sciubba admits gleefully over an infectious hand-clap beat in the aptly named 'Good Time,' while 'Losing Myself' rides a go-go organ groove. Yet New York City also reveals a deeper, more contemplative side of Brazilian Girls' sound, one that Johnston says reflects the band's desire to 'actually sit down and write rather than just jam at the club.'Sciubba cites influences like Caetano Veloso and Feist. 'I think we were feeling like we wanted to push ourselves in other directions,' adds Gutman. 'We were interested in exploring a wider range of emotions.'
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This the third Brazilian Girls CD is another evolution for them - just as much as Jique was compared to their Brazilian Girls debut album. Words and music have gone from dreamy/introspective and infused with sex (debut), to edgy/political (Jique) to, in this case, verging on obscure. Established BG fans like me will keep listening to it, and it does grow on you - but not without effort. If you have had someone say to you, "Brazilian Girls are great - check them out", I'd strongly recommend that you start with one or the other of their first two CD's. As always, in order to really like these guys, you have to have fairly eclectic musical taste and internationalist tendencies - lyrics are in English here, in French, Italian, German or Spanish there, often within the same piece (and no lyricis in the liner notes -shame!). Rhythmic intensity, a trademark of BG from the beginning, is definitely still here, though maybe not as inventive as in previous CD's. I look forward to seeing Brazilian Girls live as they tour this - if you like live shows, do not miss them - Sabrina Sciubba is electric, and both Didi Gutman and Aaron Johnston are awesome musicians. The energy level is very high. BG have replaced their old website with a good MySpace page - tour dates, samples, etc are all there.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Scott Woods
Format:Audio CD
After a first record that hit all the right spots and a sophomore effort that did not, this third offering is somewhere between "alright" and "okay". It's more experimental, but not in all the right directions. Too loose, too everything-at-once. Not as sure-footed. A few tracks work, but this mostly comes off as mish-mash of noodlings.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
First let me say: the first two Brazilian Girls albums are incredible. I have listened to them more than any other two albums I own over the last couple of years. This one is a lot different, mainly because it lacks the rhythmic bass lines and instead adds some sort of tribal-sounding drums. Also, there seems to be less creativity in the song structure and certainly the lyrics are less interesting. I did not look to see who writes the lyrics, but for whatever reason there is certainly a down-turn since the earlier two albums. Judged on its own merits, this is an OK album. It is pretty typical for the genre, with 3 or 4 decent songs and several that I would rather not listen to again. I will probably not play it very often in the future, but I still have the first two Brazilian Girls albums which remain favorites in my collection.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Cd Blows
Their first CD is one of my favorite CD's I own, and I also enjoy their second one, but this one sucks. It's like tranny techno. They should get the bassist back
Published on August 20, 2009 by The Count
3.0 out of 5 stars
Skeptical Before Listening
I was super psyched to receive this disc in the mail, but when I looked at the cover, I noticed a member was missing from the prior two albums. Read more
Published on June 26, 2009 by Andito Toquito
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Negative Reviews Are Bizarre
I don't have much to say, but I want to rebalance the rating for this record with my 5 stars. I listen to so many hyped bands characterized as refreshing hybrids of international... Read more
Published on March 18, 2009 by voomer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Future of Dance and Techno
Good Time is one of my favorite feel good party anthem songs. Anyone for a sequel to "Don't worry be happy"? (it even ends with a whistling rendition of the tune). Read more
Published on February 1, 2009 by Chris Zee Shutterbug
2.0 out of 5 stars
First BG album for me - won't get another
With all the great reviews, I was highly looking forward to this album. I was sorely disappointed. The album starts off solid, but really, there's only a few songs on here I... Read more
Published on September 12, 2008 by mmmmm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cool mix of oldschool and modern electronica
Good album overall, some of the tracks are forgettable, but some you will be singing in your head for days. :)
Published on September 8, 2008 by James A. Tolen
2.0 out of 5 stars
Big Let Down
I was looking forward to this third album after falling in love with their first two about a year and a half ago. Read more
Published on September 6, 2008 by Melbelle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brazilian Girls - New York City
New York City (2008, Verve) Brazilian Girls' third studio album. ****1/2
The band famous for only having one girl and not being Brazilian in the slightest have released... Read more
The band famous for only having one girl and not being Brazilian in the slightest have released... Read more
Published on September 5, 2008 by S. D. Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars
Around The World With the Brazilian Girls
Bursting onto the music scene in 2005 introducing their genre bending sound, The Brazilian Girls have released their most exciting recording to date and surely one of the best... Read more
Published on August 22, 2008 by JBT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Words Can't Describe...
The Brazilian Girls have had 2 other albums prior to New York City, but like a fine wine thay only get better w/ time. Read more
Published on August 12, 2008 by Casi A. Bailey
