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As Plantas Que Curam

Boogarins · 2013

31 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of Brazilian psychedelia and dreamy melodies, inviting listeners into a lush sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Lucifernandis — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its swirling instrumentation and haunting vocals, encapsulating the essence of their psychedelic sound.
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    Hoje aprendi de verdade — With its catchy hooks and intricate layers, this song showcases the band's ability to blend melodic appeal with experimental elements, highlighting their songwriting prowess.
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    Doce — This track features a mesmerizing guitar interplay and ethereal vocals, creating an immersive experience that exemplifies the album's overall aesthetic.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

66 /100
Alpine
Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a strong blend of Brazilian sounds and psychedelia, establishing Boogarins' unique identity in the genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a swirling guitar riff that sets a dreamy tone, which is maintained through layered instrumentation across the first five tracks.
  • Tracks often feature extended instrumental sections, allowing for improvisation and exploration within the psychedelic rock framework.
  • Several songs incorporate traditional Brazilian rhythms and melodies, blending them seamlessly with modern psych-rock elements.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lucifernandis 4:00
  • 2 Erre 3:44
  • 3 Infinu 3:09
  • 4 Despreocupar 2:47
  • 5 Hoje aprendi de verdade 3:56
  • 6 Fim 1:56
  • 7 Doce 4:57
  • 8 Eu vou 2:19
  • 9 Canção perdida 1:09
  • 10 Paul 3:23

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