(V2)After releasing an underwhelming second album in 2008 and touring for years on the strength of its predecessor, many-headed Brazilian dance-rock specialists CSS retreated to São Paulo to recharge and consider some new directions. Reggae, Afrobeat and piano-driven balladry have been admitted to the party on album number three, but the band struggle to retain the freshness and lo-fi energy of their debut. La Liberación is better in its quieter moments, notably "Partners in Crime", whereas th...
Guardian Music — (V2)After releasing an underwhelming second album in 2008 and touring for years on the strength of its predecessor, many-headed Brazilian dance-rock specialists CSS retre... more info