"Rising to prominence in the mid-'60s, alongside the Tropicálistas - his song "Parque Industrial" was a highlight on the initial "Tropicália" album - Zé's solo releases revealed his interest in "sung journalism", placing thoughtful lyrics over spare, experimental arrangements that utilised plunky, dissonant guitars and off-piste components - odd percussion, broadcast clips, typewriters - records considered challenging rather than commercial. But this album, with Zé casting his surreal eye over variants of the samba rhythm, feels like his most accessible so far ... If you're au fait with Jorge Ben's "Ben" long-player of the same period you'll recognise the brand of economy, invention and hookiness here. It's a great record, out again on CD and vinyl".