allmusic critic Brandon Burke praised the sombre mood of the record, asserting that "more traditional numbers like the opener, "Vira Mundo Penba," take on a sadness that goes beyond what most people understand about Brazilian "saudade," while "Macumba" is just downright dark." He gave Ocean a four out of five, saying that it has "a depth not found in the majority of his catalog."[1]
Track listing[]
All tracks are written by Bola Sete, except where noted.
Side one
No.
Title
Writer(s)
Length
1.
"Vira Mundo Penba"
4:11
2.
"Guitar Lamento"
4:39
3.
"Let Go"
Powell
4:36
4.
"Macumba"
3:37
5.
"The Lonely Gaucho in the Pampas Awaiting the Advent of Christmas"
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