A snotty and brash slice of Brazilian rock music,
Focus: O Essencial de Arnaldo Antunes is a good introduction to the singer/songwriter. Crafting angular rock that has much in common with the American alternative rock scene of the '90s,
Arnaldo Antunes isn't afraid to give his songs a distinctive grit that is missing from so much Brazilian music. Moody, funny, and experimental, this is a fine collection that displays the variety and breadth of
Antunes' vision nicely. Any curious listeners should start here, this is an excellent sampler of his work without the
Titãs. ~ Bradley Torreano