Best of 2005: Magical
Manny Hernandez | Bay Area, CA | 12/14/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Like many people, I learned about Seu Jorge through his participation in the music for "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou". I found his work interesting, but not particularly engaging. But "Cru" totally got me into his work, head in first. He reminds me of the legendary Brazillians that brought Brazil's contagious music to the forefront of the collective conscience, the likes of Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Chico Buarque. Jumping from laid back to upbeat, from an urban beat to more of a serenade mellow sound, Seu Jorge will capture you with his magical music from the first track of this, one of 2005's best albums."
SEU JORGE CHANGED MY LIFE
genius_children_are_never_loved | bronx, ny | 12/05/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The new Sting of our generation.. the new Caetano Veloso.. SEU JORGE is the TRUTH! I absolutely can't wait to experience more art from him.
'Cru' is exactly that.. RAW. I think it really shows Jorge's range as a singer/songwriter/ musician. It talks about simple emotions and situations ('Dont,' Bem Querer..). His style is all his own.
...and to the homie who doesnt know what the 'monkey sounds' are (two reviews down)... its a Cuíca or Guíca... a traditional Brazilian drum used mostly in samba.."
Cru, Seu Jorge
Jessica Crandall | 06/29/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The music on this album is simple bueaty. The sound of the guitar and his voice give a layed back feel."