A predictable release by the Brazilian important composer
Djavan,
Bicho Solto, his 13th album, has no surprises. Fully danceable in funky watered-down versions (with the exception of the beautiful, fluent melody of "Retrato da vida" and the angular "Tão raro"), surrounded by the indulgence of a faithful audience earned over the years by his swinging compositional style and by his lyrics with no other meaning than the rhythmic/musical, supported by the musical industry that smiles at his insipid funk "Você E" and his retro-swing "Atitude," anticipating expressive sales records,
Djavan doesn't make any attempt to push the envelope. ~ Alvaro Neder