Spin (9/97, pp.158-159) - 9 (out of 10) - "...Anyone predisposed to finding Brazilian music excessively gloopy will be bowled over by Brown's dangerous rhythms, culture-clashing arrangements, and screaming guitars. He possesses as fresh a funk sensibility as any starchild since Prince..."
The Beat (V.16 #1 1997, p.55-56) - "...It is always interesting to hear a native son reshape his country's musical borders, especially when integrity and passion are not forfeited..."
Personnel includes: Carlinhos Brown, Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Maria Bethania.