Named after a painting by Tarsila do Amaral and sporting a cover with artwork inspired by the Brazilian modernist,
Abaporu is
Gui Boratto's fourth Kompakt album. The dark edge of the producer's previous release for the Cologne-based label, 2011's
III, has been replaced by brighter splashes that place it closer in tone to
Chromophobia. Among the highlights are the taut and dramatic "Joker," the relatively kicked back "Please Don't Take Me Home," and "Manifesto," which slinks almost as strikingly as the
Roxy Music song of the same title. Like much of
Boratto's previous work, it's all superbly crafted but not much of it leaves a lasting impression. The compact disc edition is enhanced by the addition of the 2013 and 2014 A-sides "Too Late" (featuring
Luciana Villanova) and "Take Control" (featuring
Mari Perrelli).