Rating: 71.67
I struggle with anything that can be called World Music; torn between my general affinity for more traditional Alt Rock and a desire to appear sophisticated. Lucas Santtana has made it easy, with his debut of pop music influenced by his Brazilian roots. This is a terrific album. It may be difficult to separate the title Sem Nostalgia (without nostalgia) from the clear influence of Brazilian Bossa Nova. However, after a few listens, it becomes clear: the idea is the learn from what's been, without being tied down by it. This album has everything from traditional to electro, with reggae, afro-pop, and alt-rock thrown in to keep it interesting.
A couple of gems include Night Time In The Backyard (which reminds me of later Beatles) and the more traditional Amor em Jacumã. (This is a simple acoustic version of the song, lacking some of the electro affects of the album version. They're both awesome.)
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