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- 1 2 Loftus, Johnny. "Brazil Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Loftus, Johnny, Brazil - A Hostage and the Meaning of Life Album Reviews, Songs & More, AllMusic, retrieved 2024-02-22
- ↑ Greene, Jo-Ann, Brazil - The Philosophy of Velocity Album Reviews, Songs & More, AllMusic, retrieved 2024-02-22
