Brazilian Girls | ||||
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Released | February 1, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004–2005 | |||
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Length | 53:13 | |||
Label | Verve | |||
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Brazilian Girls chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | link |
Pitchfork Media | (7.3/10) 4/22/2005 |
Robert Christgau | link |
Rolling Stone | 2/10/2005 |
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